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Port St. Lucie approves $300,000 purchase of Bridge Plaza outparcel for Port District improvements
Summary
Council approved acquiring ~0.94 acres (Bridge Plaza outparcel) for $300,000 to expand parking, restrooms and boardwalk access in the Port District; staff targeted closing by March 31 and said the purchase supports the Port District master plan.
Port St. Lucie — The City Council on Jan. 12 approved a staff-recommended purchase of two outparcels adjacent to Bridge Plaza for $300,000 to support Port District improvements, including additional parking, a restroom building and picnic pavilions.
Staff presentation: City staff explained the two parcels total approximately 0.94 acres on the east side of the St. Lucie River near the southwest corner of PSL Boulevard and Westmoreland and Veterans Parkway. Staff presented conceptual sketches showing added parking, a restroom, shade pavilions and gateway features and said the acquisition would support the Port District master plan. The purchase contract includes a 30-day inspection period and a target closing “no later than March 31.”
Council discussion: Councilmembers praised the team for negotiating a purchase price below the originally advertised listing and discussed possible ways to improve access and patron experience. One councilmember asked staff to explore a transit cutout or shuttle (trolley) between additional parking and the Port District to reduce walking distance for visitors. Staff and the city’s CRA representative said they will revisit redevelopment concepts and coordinate with potential private owners and the economic development office.
Vote and next steps: Council approved the resolution authorizing the acquisition and asked staff to return with a full plan for site development and public input on design concepts. Staff said conceptual drawings came from the offering package and that more formal master planning and outreach will follow.
What it means: The purchase gives the city more flexibility for parking and visitor amenities in a key waterfront location and aims to support future Port District improvements and potential private-public redevelopment.
