Here's how to find out more about plans for a car-free community in Tipner West
As previously reported Portsmouth City Council is exploring options for a new 4,000 home development in the north of the city, which could be part-built on reclaimed land.
If proposals go ahead it is also hoped the Tipner West site will include an underground 'podium' for car parking and storage, leaving the roads car-free and pedestrian-friendly.
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Hide AdNow, a six week consultation will allow the public to find out more about the plans and give their feedback.
Council leader Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, urged residents to attend the events. He said: 'The details in our plans for Tipner West have further progressed and the project team is very excited to share them with the people of Portsmouth.
'We are going to display information in a visual and interactive way and we are encouraging anyone with an interest in Portsmouth to come and engage with this tremendous development.'
The first event will take place today (Jan 30) at unit 26 in Port Solent from 8am-7pm.
Other public consultations:
The Pyramids, Southsea: February 3, 8am-7pm
Poplar Room, Lakeside, North Harbour: February 11, 8am-7pm
Mountbatten Leisure Centre: February 13, 8am-7pm
Stacey Community Centre, Kingston: February 19, 8am-7pm
Somers Town Community Centre: February 26, 9am-6pm
Cosham Community Centre: February 28, 9am-7pm
Paulsgrove Community Centre: March 4, 8am-5.30pm
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Hide AdPortsmouth City Council is currently engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including environmental agencies to progress with plans for Tipner West.
It is thought the scheme could cost upwards of £1bn.
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