Gloucester Harbor Walk Set to Break Ground

The Cape Ann Beacon recently reported that after two years of planning, Phase 1 of the Gloucester Harbor Walk will begin this fall. The city was recently awarded $1.2 million from the Seaport Board Councils to construct the Harbor Walk

The project will be completed in three phases. Phase one will incorporate downtown Gloucester, from St. Peter;s Square to Harbor Loop. Phase 2 will span the waterfront from Harbor Loop to Cruiseport, and Phase 3 will integrate Stacy Boulevard.

 “We need something to drive people into the city and linger, a destination experience that’s not only for visitors but for residents as well,” said Mayor Carolyn Kirk.

A committee of citizens and Cambridge 7 staff, the designer of the walk, discussed what areas should be featured along the walk. Since then meetings have taken place with local residents and business owners to discuss ideas and concerns with the plan.

“Eventually we realized that it’s not about the path, it’s about the story,” said Kirk.

Read the entire Cape Ann Beacon article.