It is inspired by the maritime history of the city, landscaped in a southern living style[clarification needed] with views to a 5-acre (20,000 m2) fountain.
A mall and many other large shopping areas are located not far from City Center, with easy access to Interstate 64, the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, and public transportation.
Corporate headquarters, banking, insurance and legal firms have gathered at City Center for its office space.
of retail space consisting of restaurants, specialty stores, cafes, a gourmet market and Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, an eleven-story hotel and conference facility with 23,000 square feet (2,100 m2) of meeting and banquet space.
Four 4-story brick buildings are the home to apartments, with first-floor retail space, a clubhouse, outdoor pool, fitness room and business center.