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Portsmouth EDA advances waterfront RFQ, clears path for affordable housing on Victory Boulevard
Summary
The Portsmouth Economic Development Authority moved the Crawford Bay RFQ process forward, approved a Phase II environmental assessment for a downtown parcel and adopted a resolution releasing development restrictions on portions of 3335–3345 Victory Boulevard to enable an affordable-housing conveyance; both votes were unanimous (6–0).
The Portsmouth Economic Development Authority on March 17 advanced several downtown development initiatives, moving the Crawford Bay waterfront solicitation toward selection and approving steps intended to clear legal and environmental barriers for new housing and renovations.
Staff said the RFQ for the Crawford Bay waterfront, issued March 4, attracted strong early interest. A March 16 pre-proposal conference was attended by about 61 participants; staff has posted the public engagement workshop results and survey responses on the project website and is accepting RFQ submissions through April 30 at 5 p.m. "It's a first-class package," staff member Brian said of the RFQ materials, and the evaluation panel will include two city council appointees, two EDA members (the chair and vice…
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