Port of Erie - Flagship Opportunity Zone

Facts about EWPPA

The Port Authority owns 471 acres of Bayfront property that stretch along Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie
Of the 264 acres of dry land, approximate 176 acres is developable
Total square footage of existing buildings is over 535,000 with most leased to commercial tenants
Uses within the Port's footprint include boat sales and repair. Manufacturing and light industrial, office/service, retail and restaurants, and open space/recreation including 42 campsites and Liberty Park outdoor amphitheater
One of the country's largest shipbuilding and repair facilities, Donjon Shipbuilding, is located on Port property
There are 7 marinas and two canal basins for commercial and transient vessels. Combined they have the capacity for nearly 1,200 vessels

The Port completed a Master Development and Facilities Plan in the fall of 2017 that identified 8 areas to capitalize on for future investment
The first will act to expand the area as a tourist destination by enhancing Dobbins Landing
Another aims to relocate boat storage to more suitable areas and enhance boater services
Liberty Park, a waterfront and outdoor amphitheater venue, is planned for improvement to allow for big-name entertainment opportunities
Future development potential includes the redevelopment of McAllister's land to accommodate expanded and unique retail uses including artist gallery and fish market

Development property port of erie