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Plan to rebuild Gulfport's small craft harbor includes shops, restaurants and park.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 23-OCT-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
GULFPORT -- There are ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Gulfport's small craft harbor and Jones Park. The plan's implementation could lead the way to revitalization of the city's downtown area and be a strong tourist magnet. The area has been considered under utilized prime property and groups were meeting to determine the best use of the land before Hurricane Katrina destroyed all the facilities.

In the past year, the city contracted with the planning service, Wallace, Roberts and Todd to propose a master plan with input from boat owners, harbor users and the city council. A plan was recently presented to the city council that will accommodate the needs of a marina and provide potential development and revenue enhancement opportunities.

Mayor Brent Warr said there was no opposition to the plan...

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