Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
PPIC and city staff outline waterfront redevelopment plan, cruise/tall-ship needs and harbor‑master considerations
Summary
Staff briefed commissioners on two waterfront redevelopment zones including the Crawford Bay site and a longer-term civic center redevelopment, discussed infrastructure needs for cruise and tall-ship visits and advised adding harbor‑master functions to manage increased waterfront activity.
The Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission received an update Tuesday on waterfront redevelopment plans, docking needs for cruise and tall ships, and related operational gaps.
Port staff described Crawford Bay — the six‑acre site of the former Holiday Inn — as a priority for private redevelopment. The consultant’s market analysis identified potential for mixed‑use development including more than 300 residential units, a 180‑room hotel, retail and entertainment, and replacement parking. Staff said it hopes to issue a solicitation package…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
