The most important part of the GNL is its members.
We are interested in your ideas and opinions and are delighted when our members participate in and volunteer for our many projects. We want you as a member and look forward to your input.
Membership is open to any resident of the Ghent Neighborhood, both renters and home owners.
The GNL also advocates for the conservation and promotion of the historic character of the Ghent neighborhood, its architectural resources, and environmental quality. We facilitate communication between residents, provide a structured forum for discussing issues and concerns of the neighborhood, and act as the primary conduit between residents and local government.
Join Norfolk Virginia’s Ghent Neighborhood League
as we promote activities that foster a sense of community. From social events and sustainable beautification initiatives to informative meetings and symposia we look to bring all residents of Ghent together in support of our beloved historic neighborhood. Our monthly meetings are the third Wednesday of most months and our calendar features upcoming events.
The Ghent Neighborhood League exists to unite a vibrant community of residents by promoting inclusivity, supporting thoughtful growth and fostering civic pride. We are dedicated to advocating for the needs and aspirations of our neighborhood, preserving its heritage and creating a welcoming environment for all who call Ghent home. Through active engagement and collaboration we work to enhance our quality of life and ensure Ghent remains a model neighborhood in Hampton Roads.
All are welcome!
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GNL Upcoming Events!
The Ghent Neighborhood League’s February monthly membership meeting is at 6:30 PM at Fred Heutte Garden. Note the time change, there is no pre-social, the meeting will start promptly at 6:30 and we can gather for a bit after the meeting.
We’ve got a busy, information packed meeting so be sure to join us!
We’ll be featuring:
Officer Dunthorn with a community report
Amanda Ivy from Virginia Opera
Elizabeth Nowak, Historic Preservation Officer, City of Norfolk
Matt Konopka, Norfolk Civic Lab
Treasury Report by Debbie Walsh
SPCA Donations
Bring Donations for the Norfolk SPCA to February, March and April’s meetings, meet ups and Community Clean Ups and we’ll get them to critters for you.
For the next three months we’ll be collecting donations for the SPCA. Click on the image to see their wishlist and make a difference in Norfolk!
Make a visible difference in Ghent. Join neighbors for our monthly community cleanup as we walk the streets together, pick up litter, and care for the place we call home. It’s an easy, meaningful way to give back and strengthen community pride. Keep Norfolk Beautiful supplies safety vests and grabbers.
We’re meeting at Van Wyck Library at 8am and will scour the neighborhood for an hour and a half. Maury will reveal many treasures! See you there!
Join us on Friday, February 20th from 6-8 for community and conviviality at the Green Onion. In January we had more folks at the Birch for our Ghent Social than were at the monthly meeting, a first! Let’s make it happen again for a cozy evening of friends and neighbors!
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About Ghent
The Ghent Neighborhood in Norfolk is the area generally bound by Llewellyn Avenue and Duke Street to the East, 20th Street to the North, Hampton Boulevard to the West and Brambleton Avenue to the South. Membership in the GNL is open to all renters and property owners within this area.
Ghent is an historic, urban, vital and diverse neighborhood of single family homes, apartments and commercial properties. Shopping and dining out are very convenient in our neighborhood.
Founded around 1890 as a bedroom community for downtown Norfolk, Ghent is one of the most widely known of Hampton Roads many neighborhoods. Flanked by the Chrysler Museum, the Harrison Opera House and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Ghent regularly welcomes visitors from all over the region. More About Ghent, Norfolk, Va.
