Looking ahead, Portsmouth has ambitious plans for future development. The city is focusing on redeveloping its downtown waterfront, transforming city-owned land into mixed-use spaces with commercial, residential, and recreational uses. “We envision a new community along the Elizabeth River with restaurants, offices, housing, and even a new hotel,” Donahue shares. The redevelopment will also generate new revenue by putting previously tax-exempt land back on the tax rolls, a crucial step for Portsmouth’s economic growth.“The waterfront properties will host a variety of new uses, providing opportunities for small business development and new residential options,” Donahue says. The waterfront redevelopment project is designed to create a vibrant mixed-use community that integrates commercial, residential, and recreational spaces.“We 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08 PORTSMOUTH, VA
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