From student accomodation to parts of the city centre with large vacant buildings, we were met with a wide variety of suggestions for parts of the city which could benefot from a makeover.
It comes after Portsmouth City Council’s recent effort to revamp Commercial Road – which was met with a mixed reception – as well as the ongoing Charlotte Street bus gate project in the city centre.
Here are 7 places our readers said need to be regenerated:
5. Fratton
One commenter said: "Some of the crummy buildings along Kingston Road and Fratton Road need to be demolished and replaced with trees and patches of green space to lighten the look."The Bridge Centre in Fratton Road was purchased by Portsmouth City Council earlier this year. Photo: Martin Cooke
6. Derelict buildings
The leader of Portsmouth City Council has not ruled out the possibility of converting the former Knight and Lee building due to a lack of progress from developers. The shop, which opened in Southsea in 1865, was acquired by the John Lewis Partnership in 1933. It shut on July 13, 2019, after trading for more than 150 years. Photo: Contributed
7. Guildhall Square
One commenter said: "Sort out the Guildhall square pavement blocks, jetwash the statues, steps, lions, cenotaph and front of guildhall."Pictured are the Portsmouth Civic Offices. Photo: SCC