Port Royal has areas that were developed prior to World War II which retain a small town urban pattern, as well as areas that were developed later following a suburban sprawl pattern, and still more areas which await the first generation of development. The Traditional Town core of Port Royal is defined in this Master Plan as that area which is already developed in a traditional pattern (centered on Paris Avenue) plus several adjacent areas which should be developed or logically redeveloped following the traditional pattern. "Undiscovered" by outsiders for many years, the Traditional Town core is one of the greatest assets of the community. Here the hometown & maritime images are established; here the neighbors gather for special events; the collection of historic and architecturally appealing buildings is concentrated here; the infrastructure is the most efficient; the layout itself is most resilient for renewal over many generations, most energy efficient, most walkable and most logical; many trees are also mature, and the views are spectacular. And now it has been rediscovered-- hence here also is a concentration of private reinvestment in infill development, preservation, and cultural revival. The Traditional Town core is where the action is. The Master Plan is assembled from many design concepts and small projects that are intended to reinforce the Traditional Town core. These include:
1. Town Hall Square
2. Town Hall Tower
3. South Paris Avenue
4. Port Royal Elementary School
5. Roundabout
6. 16th Street
7. Corner Stores
8. Ribaut Road
9. New Public Buildings
10. Public Waterfront / Marshfront
11. Greenways
For more information on these projects, please contact the Town Hall by phone or email.
generation of development. The Traditional Town core of Port Royal is defined in this Master Plan as that area which is already developed in a traditional pattern (centered on Paris Avenue) plus several adjacent areas which should be developed or logically redeveloped following the traditional pattern. "Undiscovered" by outsiders for many years, the Traditional Town core is one of the greatest assets of the community. Here the hometown & maritime images are established; here the neighbors gather for special events; the collection of historic and architecturally appealing buildings is concentrated here; the infrastructure is the most efficient; the layout itself is most resilient for renewal over many generations, most energy efficient, most walkable and most logical; many trees are also mature, and the views are spectacular. And now it has been rediscovered-- hence here also is a concentration of private reinvestment in infill development, preservation, and cultural revival. The Traditional Town core is where the action is. The Master Plan is assembled from many design concepts and small projects that are intended to reinforce the Traditional Town core. These include:
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