Cape Charles Harbor Master Plan

Cape Charles, Virginia

The Town of Cape Charles owns 21.4 acres of waterfront property within Cape Charles Harbor. The town retained Langley & McDonald/ECH, JV to prepare a master plan for these parcels. In association with Via Design Architects, the master plan developed with the following philosophy:

1. Improve the image and marketability of Cape Charles
2. Promote the area as a special place to live, work recreate and visit
3. establish an environmentally friendly pedestrian and public space
4. Build upon and improve current design guidelines
5. Support realistic and obtainable budgets
6. Raise the profile of the Town of Cape Charles

This philosophy is attained with a new 44-slip marina for large boats (>45'), new dockmaster's building and ships store, realigned small boat marina, and a special events pavilion on the southside. Attendant to the large boat marina will be a restaurant, kiosks and new bathhouse with open gathering places.

Phase 1 construction proceeded in 2011with completion of the large boat marina, bathhouse and restaurant.