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WHAT’S IN SEASON
BUILDING Momentum
MAJOR PROJECTS ARE HELPING
SHAPING COASTAL FUTURE
> Mississippi Coast Coliseum
and Convention Center
Story by Cherie Ward
Across Coastal Mississippi, public and private investments are reshaping communities
from Hancock County to Jackson County. From technology and tourism to housing
and the arts, projects underway across the Coast reflect a focus on growth while
preserving the character that makes each community unique.
One of the most significant developments underway on the Coast is Channel South, a
$105 million mixed-use project in Downtown Gulfport.
Located near Jones Park and the harbor, the development will include residential
units, retail space, restaurants, public gathering areas, and hospitality offerings.
Developers recently announced Hotel Holden, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio property,
as part of the project. Plans for the hotel include a rooftop venue overlooking the
waterfront.
With 136 luxury apartments, 17,637 square feet of retail and restaurant space, a 114-
room Hotel Holden, and public parking planned for the 4.34-acre waterfront site,
the development is positioned to create a more walkable downtown destination
that connects residents and visitors to Gulfport’s entertainment, dining, harbor, and
tourism assets.
Tourism remains a driving force across Coastal Mississippi, and new lodging projects
continue to emerge. A Home2 Suites hotel is under construction in East Biloxi on the
former Church of the Redeemer property. The project adds to a growing inventory of
accommodations designed to serve both leisure and business travelers visiting the
Coast.
Along with other hospitality investments underway throughout Coastal Mississippi,
the new hotel reflects continued confidence in the region’s tourism economy and
expands lodging options for visitors drawn by casinos, conventions, festivals,
beaches, and business travel. > Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum
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