March 2nd, 2013
Port turnout strong
Once again, a community forum focused on planning in the area of Cap Sante Marina drew a large crowd. More than five dozen people invested two hours of their Saturday morning to the last of three public input sessions sponsored by the Port of Anacortes. Julie Bassuk and Rachel Miller of Makers Architecture and Urban Design presented numerous draft land use recommendations based on two previous public meetings and Port staff interviews. Pictured here is Miller during a review of the top ten priorities previously cited by citizens considering the future of the marina neighborhood. In addition to Port staff, the audience included all five port commissioners. City council members Cynthia Richardson and Brad Adams were also present, as were several city staffers and numerous representatives of civic organizations, the Chamber of Commerce and marine-related businesses. Highlights of the lively session included discussion of a possible convention center and its proposed location, as well as proposals for a small dog park and an area for RV guests. The Port will next meet April 8 in a joint session with the City Council.