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Panama City presents community-driven marina design; consultants propose phased plan with parks, slips and mixed-use
Summary
City staff and consultants presented follow-up designs for the downtown marina drawn from January workshops and a public survey; proposals prioritize public access, marina infrastructure and a phased mix of commercial, limited residential and park space, while leaving final engineering and funding decisions to later steps.
City Manager Jonathan Hayes and a consultant team presented a community-driven follow-up design for the Panama City marina site, emphasizing public access, preservation of marina functions and incremental phasing tied to fiscal feasibility.
The presentation, led by consultant Amy Groves and designer Claire Williams, reflected input from roughly 170 workshop participants and an exit survey. Groves said the community most frequently cited “attractions and education” (including an amphitheater and marine science ideas), parks and open space, and marina infrastructure needs such as boat ramps, trailer parking and restrooms.
Williams walked through the consultants’…
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