New Hanover County Officials reviewed plans for the first project undertaking under the new "mixed-use" zoning, in Wilmington's Riverfront District. This would bode well for business and homebuyers alike.
Developers would like to take the existing Point Harbor Marina and turn it into a waterfront community. The new community would encompass businesses, condos, a large marina and, down the road, a hotel. While a project of this magnitude would have some hurdles to overcome, the Planning Board seemed excited about the plan. It was unanimously endorsed and only a few concerns were raised. The proposed site is slightly south of the Isabel Holmes Bridge and would view the Wilmington Downtown Riverfront Area. The Developers intend on not impacting the historic atmosphere for the downtown area by not building on as much land or as high as they could under the new zoning rules.
Current plans call for 222 condominiums with underground parking. It could also include some offices or retail in the lower units, a marina that would hold 200 dry stack boat slips and 55 wet slips and a boardwalk that would run the entire length of the riverfront. They would not make the boardwalk private use; it would be open to the public.
A community such as this would be great for reducing the PPD commute as PPD headquarters would be just across the river. Additionally, it could be a big attraction for retirees who don't want the day-to-day of home maintenance but would like the convenience of the downtown Wilmington area. For more information on the Wilmington area, visit http://www.thekeytowilmington.com/.
