Waterfront Redevelopment and Community Priorities

The Field Lab partnered with the City of Newburyport to examine community perspectives on mixed-use waterfront development.

Project Partner

City of Newburyport

Project Summary

Students conducted surveys and interviews to analyze resident and stakeholder views on waterfront redevelopment, with attention to public space, amenities, housing, and historic preservation.

Areas of Focus

The team examined public opinion data, stakeholder priorities, land use tradeoffs, governance considerations, and tensions between development, access, and historic character.

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