The final report on West Palm Beach’s downtown waterfront urges the city to appoint a waterfront czar for the city’s signature asset.

It also recommends creating more shade, making the area feel safer and adding everyday activities to balance the major events that dominate the public space.

After the collapse of an effort in July 2023 to allow a marina on the waterfront, Mayor Keith James commissioned the community study to set a direction for the area between the Flagler Memorial and Royal Park bridges.

City staff and consultants presented their 89-page report Monday during a meeting with the mayor and city commissioners.

“The shared perspective here is that the waterfront needs stronger, more unified management or stewardship,” Charisma Adams of Articulate Consulting said durin

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