Port pitched plans for major marina redevelopment

After a half-century, the Port of Skagit’s La Conner Marina is eyeing not a facelift but a full body makeover.

Port officials came to La Conner’s Maple Hall last night to pitch several potential futures, including a mixed used development, with a residential component, marine services and other commercial uses. The site is the 13 acres of marina property between Sullivan Slough and the north basin.

Port staff encouraged the public to attend and provide feedback at the specially called combined town council and planning commission meeting. The presentation was to include the initial thinking of...