Wondering what buildings are coming down or going up in Virginia Beach? Local building permit data can shine a light on what's under construction near you.

In the past week, the city issued 71 commercial and 302 residential building permits, according to data from the Virginia Beach city government.

Five of those permits were for new building construction, one was for a demolition project and the remainder were for repairs and renovations.

Read on for a selection of the most noteworthy new permits.

Commercial Permits

New Construction

• The city issued a permit for new construction of a commercial structure at 4520 Professional Cir.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New construction of a commercial childcare facility with supporting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and fire alarm systems."

Residential Permits

New Construction

• The city issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 1532 Duke Of Windsor Dr.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Building a new caretaker's home."
• The city issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 733 Hezekiah Little.
  
• The city issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 2228 Paris St.
  
• The city issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 705 Mapleleaf.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Newtown Crossing, lot 20, Waldorf: elevation b***see 2012 modification request."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

• A permit was issued for a commercial structure at 4164 Beckenham Blvd.
  The work is described as: "HVAC mechanical app, new townhouse unit — adding fourth bedroom with bath option."
• The city issued a permit for a residential structure at 1692 Beckenham Way.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New townhouse unit."
• A permit was issued for a residential structure at 1696 Beckenham Way.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New townhouse unit  — adding a fourth bedroom with bath option."
• A permit was issued for a residential structure at 3397 Litchfield Rd.
  The work is described as: "New single-family residence."
• The city issued a permit for a residential structure at 4148 Beckenham Blvd.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New townhouse unit —adding a fourth bedroom with bath option."

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