New Port neighborhood development phase 3 deferred amid stormwater, school concerns

New Port neighborhood development phase 3 deferred amid stormwater, school concerns

Phase 3 of the New Port neighborhood development in Portsmouth remains under discussion after a vote to move forward with the plan was deferred.Concerns about stormwater and an increase in students in the school district were cited in the deferral.The next phase of development is located on Missy Elliott Boulevard, across from the Victory Crossing Shopping Center. Phases 1 and 2 on Elliot Avenue are being developed by Norfolk-based Canopy Develo…