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Frederiksted Community Work Session One February 17, 2026 INTRODUCTION Community Work Session One Objectives ▪Explain what this planning effort is about and how the process will work ▪Share what we’ve heard so far about the waterfront and make sure we got it right ▪Talk together about what’s working, what’s not, and what could be better ▪Learn what matters most to you for the waterfront’s future ▪Go over the project timeline and what happens next Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 2 1 The Frederiksted Waterfront Planning Effort Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 3 Mission Our mission is to reinvision the Frederiksted Waterfront as an economically robust destination rich with attractive amenities, while creating strong social engagement through cultural celebration and heritage, recreational activity, and environmental preservation. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 4 Planning Process THE FREDERIKSTED WATERFRONT PLANNING EFFORT Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 5 Project Commencement 1 2 3 4 5 Step 2 Identify Community Needs Identify community needs, priorities, societal drivers, and economic trends. Step 3 Planning Framework Preparation Define the key themes and features considered foundational to plan alternatives Step 5 Craft the Plan Draft and Finalize the waterfront plan and implementation strategies Project Implementation Community Work Session Two Step 1 Assess Existing Conditions Inventory and assess existing study area features Community Work Session One Step 4 Prepare Initial Pier and Waterfront Concepts Formulate concepts, shortlist preferred approaches, and identify strategies for implementation Planning Schedule Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 6 THE FREDERIKSTED WATERFRONT PLANNING EFFORT 01 Project Kick-Off Work Session Assess Existing Conditions 02 Community Work Session One 03 Program and Planning Framework Preparation 04 Initial Pier and Waterfront Concepts 05 Draft Master Plan Community Work Session Two Final Master Plan Final Master Plan Presentation Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Planning Area Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 7 THE FREDERIKSTED WATERFRONT PLANNING EFFORT Legend ▪ Project Study Area (+/- 140 AC) (+/- 44 AC Landside) 1. Frederiksted Pier 2. Emancipation Park 3. Fort Frederik 4. Midre Almeric Cummings Recreational & Youth Facility 5. Frederiksted Beach 6. Paul E. Joseph Stadium (Under Construction) 7. Waterfront Promenade 8. Fish Market 2 Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 8 Uncovering Themes to Guide Plan Formulation Project Example Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol 9 Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol 10 Project Example UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION Frederiksted Waterfront Frederiksted Is Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 11 Frederiksted Should Be? Frederiksted Was Livable & Safe Walkable & Green A Celebration of History Connected & Accessible What We Have Heard So Far ▪Through meetings with VIPA, community stakeholders, and a review of prior plans, several clear themes emerged. The highlights below reflect key thoughts shared during the engagement process. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 12 UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION “The community has to come first.” Any future development must reflect local values, protect the environment, and respect Frederiksted’s cultural heritage. “The pier used to belong to everyone.” While the pier remains essential for cruise operations and events, increased security has limited everyday community access. “The shoreline is changing.” Flooding, erosion, and runoff are growing concerns that require resilient, environmentally sensitive solutions. “Our history isn’t being told.” Frederiksted’s role in emancipation and revolution remains underrecognized, despite its importance to the Virgin Islands. “Infrastructure is holding us back.” Transportation, parking, utilities, and public amenities are critical challenges that need immediate attention. “Tourism should reflect who we are.” Visitors are drawn to Frederiksted’s culture, history, and natural environment—not largescale attractions. Establishing the Program and Framework Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 13 UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION ▪Site Conditions ▪Economic Conditions ▪Regulatory Environment ▪Community Desire ▪Best Planning Practices Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 14 UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION Make Connections ▪Foster creation of interconnected, walkable green areas, blueways, streets, neighborhoods and commercial zones accessible for all. Essential for creation of healthy communities. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 15 Promote Mixed-Use ▪Embrace a diversity of uses. Create spaces for residents, visitors and long stay guests. UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 16 A Blend of Uses for Multiple Users ▪Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort SC UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 17 Engage the Water’s Edge ▪Allow the public to view, approach, walk along, and touch the water’s edge. Provide opportunities to get onto the water. Essential in waterfront renewal efforts. UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 18 Tell Your Authentic Story ▪Allow the waterfront to look forward and back… explore memory and prophecy. Communicate your values to residents and visitors. UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 19 Tell Your Authentic Story ▪Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION Best Practices in Waterfront Design Make Connections ▪Foster creation of interconnected, walkable green areas, blueways, streets, neighborhoods and commercial zones accessible for all. Essential for creation of healthy communities. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 20 Engage the Water’s Edge ▪Allow the public to view, approach, walk along, and touch the water’s edge. Provide opportunities to get onto the water. Essential in waterfront renewal efforts. Promote Mixed-Use ▪Embrace a diversity of uses. Create spaces for residents, visitors and long stay guests. Tell Your Authentic Story ▪Allow the waterfront to look forward and back…explore memory and prophecy. Communicate your values to residents and visitors. Engage the Community Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 21 UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION Question If we were to prepare a waterfront framework today, what would it include? Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 22 UNCOVERING THE THEMES TO GUIDE PLAN FORMULATION 3 Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 23 Opportunities and Challenges Improving Mobility Movement through Frederiksted today is shaped by cruise activity, limited transit options, and infrastructure constraints that affect both residents and visitors. ▪Congestion occurs during cruise calls, especially when two vessels are in port. ▪Pedestrian connections between the pier, downtown, beaches, and cultural sites are present but fragmented. ▪Parking, taxi staging, and drop-off areas are limited and inconsistently organized. ▪Public transit service is unreliable, creating challenges for daily mobility. ▪Improved wayfinding and circulation are needed to support safer, clearer movement. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 24 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES Unifying Spaces and Attractions Frederiksted’s waterfront is organized around a series of natural nodes and activity centers that offer opportunities for focused investment, activation, and connection. ▪Street ends at the waterfront create natural nodes for gathering and access to the sea. ▪The end of the pier is a major arrival point but lacks clear identity and organization. ▪The new baseball stadium will serve as a strong community and recreational anchor. ▪Festival land and open spaces provide flexible areas for events and daily use. ▪The Frederiksted beach is a key asset with opportunities for improved access and care. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 25 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES Telling Frederiksted’s Story Frederiksted is one of the most historically significant towns in the Virgin Islands, with a legacy rooted in emancipation, resistance, and cultural resilience. ▪Frederiksted is the birthplace of emancipation in the Virgin Islands, yet this history is not fully visible in the public realm. ▪Fort Frederik stands as a symbol of freedom and remains a central cultural and civic landmark. ▪Historic buildings, streets, and public spaces reflect the town’s colonial past and cultural evolution. ▪Opportunities exist to strengthen cultural storytelling through restoration, public art, walking tours, and programming. ▪Festivals, music, and living history continue to play a vital role in community identity. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 26 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES Connecting Town and Sea The relationship between Frederiksted’s historic buildings, public spaces, and the sea defines the town’s character, identity, and resilience. ▪The waterfront edge includes historic building facades, public spaces, port activity, and natural shoreline. ▪Connections between buildings, streets, and the water are uneven. ▪Climate impacts, flooding, and erosion are ongoing challenges. ▪Improvements must balance preservation, access, and port operations. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 27 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES Question What do you feel are the opportunities and challenges for Frederiksted and its Waterfront? Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 28 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES 4 Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 29 Next Steps Implementation Considerations ▪For the Master Plan to be successful, it must be realistic and doable. ▪The plan will be carried out in phases, with projects prioritized based on available funding and community priorities. ▪Funding is expected to come from a mix of on-site revenues, grants, and other public and private sources. ▪The planning team will identify permitting and regulatory requirements needed to implement the plan. ▪The planning team will recommend an overall approach for moving projects forward and identify key partners and champions needed for success. Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 30 NEXT STEPS Planning Schedule Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 31 THE FREDERIKSTED WATERFRONT PLANNING EFFORT 01 Project Kick-Off Work Session Assess Existing Conditions 02 Community Work Session One 03 Program and Planning Framework Preparation 04 Initial Pier and Waterfront Concepts 05 Draft Master Plan Community Work Session Two Final Master Plan Final Master Plan Presentation Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul NEXT STEPS Next Steps ▪Assemble feedback from Community Work Session One and other ongoing stakeholder meetings and discussions ▪Development initial program and framework elements ▪Prepare initial concepts and plans ▪Hold Community Work Session Two on in mid-June Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 32 NEXT STEPS Next Steps Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 33 Question What other needs and priorities do you have for your waterfront? Virgin Islands Port Authority | Moffatt & Nichol Frederiksted Waterfront Master Plan 34 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES info@viport.com