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What’s Inside the the $700M+ Esplanade

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The Esplanade development project planned for the North Side is inching closer to fruition, but it could be 10 years before the multi-phase plan — including everything from a Ferris wheel to a marina — takes its final form in Chateau. Turning a partially empty space into a busy, beautiful waterfront site is exciting for many, but it also raises questions about whether existing neighbors can grow in tandem with its success. We’re bringing back a conversation with PublicSource’s Rich Lord and Eric Jankiewicz to talk about its history and all the hurdles it still has to go.

**This episode originally published Feb. 11, 2025.

Notes and references from today’s show:

  • Ahead of Esplanade, Manchester now has two groups with development standing [PublicSource]
  • As $740 million Esplanade approaches Tuesday hearing, Manchester residents unsure of their voice [PublicSource]
  • Esplanade development takes first spin through City Planning process [PublicSource]

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