Bienville Commons, a new condo community, will soon sit on land off highway 90 in Ocean Springs. Project developers say it's something new to the Mississippi Coast because it mixes retail shops with residential living.
"...With the whole concept of multi-use, everything's going to be right here. The project's going to be a community within itself," said Nicole Nezat with Coastal Property Pros.
Mayor Connie Moran of Ocean Springs especially likes the idea of having the shops mixed in with the residential development.
"We are encouraging some of these multi-family developers to bring in an element of mixed use, commercial, retail, restaurants into their developments so the city can benefit with sales tax revenue," Mayor Connie Moran said.
While the mayor recognizes the economic benefits to the city, Moran says such high-density developments must not take away from the character of the city.
"Ocean Springs is known for its historic charm, single family neighborhoods and older homes. And certainly we relish those, but the new growth on the highway is commercial development. It can stand to have some of the higher density," Mayor Moran said.
As the city continues to grow, Moran says it's important developments add to the city and not take away from what Ocean Springs has always been about.
The condos range in prices from $154,000 to $380,000.
by Toni Miles
Ocean Springs police arrested and charged Dusty Duncan of Ocean Springs with 4 counts of Credit Card Fraud and 1 count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult on April 18 after an investigation revealed Duncan withdrew money from the person she was caring for.
More >>Ocean Springs police arrested and charged Dusty Duncan of Ocean Springs with 4 counts of Credit Card Fraud and 1 count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult on April 18 after an investigation revealed Duncan withdrew money from the person she was caring for.
More >>Biloxi police arrested Nathaniel Grooms, 34, of Biloxi for an outstanding Burglary warrant Thursday.
More >>Biloxi police arrested Nathaniel Grooms, 34, of Biloxi for an outstanding Burglary warrant Thursday.
More >>Thursday, the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) reported the Viking Range Corporation has repaid over $2.5 million to the state of Mississippi after failing to produce and maintain 250 jobs for five years at the Greenwood facility.
More >>Thursday, the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) reported the Viking Range Corporation has repaid over $2.5 million to the state of Mississippi after failing to produce and maintain 250 jobs for five years at the Greenwood facility.
More >>Biloxi High Senior Moses Feagin and his fellow students recognized that teen suicide is a real concern. So he and several clubs joined together for a big-time fundraiser, with all proceeds going to help suicide prevention and awareness.
More >>Biloxi High Senior Moses Feagin and his fellow students recognized that teen suicide is a real concern. So he and several clubs joined together for a big-time fundraiser, with all proceeds going to help suicide prevention and awareness.
More >>Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says a deputy is on administrative leave while he investigates allegations of excessive force.
More >>Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says a deputy is on administrative leave while he investigates allegations of excessive force.
More >>The jury in Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial has reached a verdict: guilty on all counts.
More >>The jury in Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial has reached a verdict: guilty on all counts.
More >>The suspected Golden State Killer became less prolific but deadlier after losing his job as a police officer.
More >>The suspected Golden State Killer became less prolific but deadlier after losing his job as a police officer.
More >>Police said a 911 caller thought he saw the body of Tyrell Holmes crawling on the ground while still on fire. Holmes died from smoke inhalation, thermal injuries and stab wounds.
More >>Police said a 911 caller thought he saw the body of Tyrell Holmes crawling on the ground while still on fire. Holmes died from smoke inhalation, thermal injuries and stab wounds.
More >>The incident happened in Kitty Hawk along NC's Outer Banks.
More >>The incident happened in Kitty Hawk along NC's Outer Banks.
More >>OJ, a blind dog adopted alongside his guide dog companion Blue Dozer, was adopted over the weekend. OJ was then found wandering more than 100 miles away.
More >>OJ, a blind dog adopted alongside his guide dog companion Blue Dozer, was adopted over the weekend. OJ was then found wandering more than 100 miles away.
More >>The job pays $4,500 a month and you get to take your best friend along too.
More >>The job pays $4,500 a month and you get to take your best friend along too.
More >>A man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly stealing a Coca-Cola truck and leading dozens of police on a chase from Hattiesburg into Petal.
More >>A man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly stealing a Coca-Cola truck and leading dozens of police on a chase from Hattiesburg into Petal.
More >>Amazon says it will hike up the price of its Prime membership fee by 20 percent next month.
More >>Amazon says it will hike up the price of its Prime membership fee by 20 percent next month.
More >>One teen was critically injured, and two others injured in a Wednesday night wreck in Mount Pleasant.
More >>One teen was critically injured, and two others injured in a Wednesday night wreck in Mount Pleasant.
More >>According to court documents, Jaime Simms was visiting the 3- and 1-year-old she shares with the father just last week.
More >>According to court documents, Jaime Simms was visiting the 3- and 1-year-old she shares with the father just last week.
More >>