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+ | |caption=Rendering of the proposed park created by Urban Design Associates | ||
+ | |type=mixed-use public/private | ||
+ | |size=30 acres | ||
+ | |facilities=multi-use stadium<br/>maritime museum<br/>[[UWF]] classrooms<br/>conference center<br/>concert green | ||
+ | |operator=[[Community Maritime Park Associates]] | ||
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+ | The '''Vince Whibbs, Sr. Community Maritime Park''' (often abbreviated to '''Whibbs Park''', '''Community Maritime Park''' or '''CMP''') is a project planned to occupy the 30-acre [[Trillium]] property on Pensacola's waterfront. It was developed by the [[Community Maritime Park Associates]], initially comprised of Vice Admiral [[Jack Fetterman]], [[UWF]] President [[John Cavanaugh]] and [[Pensacola Pelicans]] owner [[Quint Studer]]. After the death of Admiral Fetterman, the third principal position was filled by Mayor Emeritus [[Vince Whibbs]]. after whose death the position was again filled by Judge [[Lacey Collier]]. The plan, refined in public focus groups by urban planner [[Ray Gindroz]], includes a [[maritime museum]] and research center, a "multi-use" stadium for the Pelicans, a conference center, university classrooms, a large public lawn and concert shell, mixed-use commercial space and other amenities. On [[January 18]], [[2005]], the [[Pensacola City Council]] approved the plan by an 8-1 vote. Shortly thereafter, the political action group [[Save Our City]], led by [[Charles Fairchild]] and dissenting city councilman [[Marty Donovan]], started a petition to force a city referendum on the issue, hoping to overturn the council's decision. After a long and divisive campaign by both sides, the plan was approved by the voters of Pensacola on [[September 5]], [[2006]]. | ||
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+ | ===Multi-use Stadium=== | ||
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+ | ===Maritime Museum=== | ||
+ | :''Main article: [[Admiral John H. Fetterman State of Florida Maritime Museum and Research Center]]'' | ||
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+ | ===University Classrooms & Conference Center=== | ||
− | == | + | ===Public Green Space & Waterfront Access=== |
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+ | ===Mixed-use Commercial Space=== | ||
==Background and Timeline== | ==Background and Timeline== | ||
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==Criticisms and Response== | ==Criticisms and Response== | ||
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==Referendum== | ==Referendum== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== |
Revision as of 20:16, 11 April 2007
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Type | mixed-use public/private |
Size | 30 acres |
Facilities | multi-use stadium maritime museum UWF classrooms conference center concert green |
Operated by | Community Maritime Park Associates |
The Vince Whibbs, Sr. Community Maritime Park (often abbreviated to Whibbs Park, Community Maritime Park or CMP) is a project planned to occupy the 30-acre Trillium property on Pensacola's waterfront. It was developed by the Community Maritime Park Associates, initially comprised of Vice Admiral Jack Fetterman, UWF President John Cavanaugh and Pensacola Pelicans owner Quint Studer. After the death of Admiral Fetterman, the third principal position was filled by Mayor Emeritus Vince Whibbs. after whose death the position was again filled by Judge Lacey Collier. The plan, refined in public focus groups by urban planner Ray Gindroz, includes a maritime museum and research center, a "multi-use" stadium for the Pelicans, a conference center, university classrooms, a large public lawn and concert shell, mixed-use commercial space and other amenities. On January 18, 2005, the Pensacola City Council approved the plan by an 8-1 vote. Shortly thereafter, the political action group Save Our City, led by Charles Fairchild and dissenting city councilman Marty Donovan, started a petition to force a city referendum on the issue, hoping to overturn the council's decision. After a long and divisive campaign by both sides, the plan was approved by the voters of Pensacola on September 5, 2006.