Waterfront Reading
Draft small-area plan is finally available.
By Michael Lee Pope
March 07, 2011
Connection Newspapers
"At long last, the wait is over. Planning officials have finally released the long-awaited draft Waterfront Small Area Plan, which could guide redevelopment along the Potomac River for the next 15 years. The 141-page document is the result of months of discussions, public hearings and work sessions. In April, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the plan. The City Council could docket its public hearing as early as May.
"Some interest in some development has surfaced," said Planning Director Faroll Hamer. "I think that’s because of the plan."
Each of the five chapters has a set of recommendations, ranging from building hotels on the Robinson Terminal sites to constructing at 200-foot pier at the foot of King Street. Responding to concerns about building piers in waters owned by the District of Columbia, the draft presents an alternative scenario that would stop redevelopment efforts at the city limits. Overall, the plan would cost taxpayers as much as $41 million, although planning officials estimate it would generate $45 million in revenue..."
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