THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, October 8, 1995 TAG: 9510060210
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 06 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Editorial
LENGTH: Short : 40 lines
Welcome Home!
That's the title of a new brochure designed to tout Portsmouth's virtues as a place to live. It really captures the reasons people like to live here.
The city's history, which parallels the history of this nation, is given good play in the pamphlet. The availability of many activities right here in town, including Willett Hall and the museums, is underlined.
In addition, the pamphlet points out the proximity to Norfolk cultural events, most of them a few minutes away, and Virginia Beach's beach. This is one of our hidden assets that many people do not realize until they live here and find out how close they are to many activities.
Portsmouth's small town atmosphere is deceptive, not at all like that of a city. Yet, people who live here have all the advantages of living in a city. In addition, it's easy to take advantage of the beach or other waterfront activities.
For longtime residents, the charm is sometimes lost because the city is not like it was 20 or 30 or more years ago. But neither has any place else stayed the same. It certainly isn't any less charming or less historical just because it's different.
Probably there were elderly residents 30 or 40 years ago who complained because the city wasn't like it was at the turn of the century. It is ever so because change is difficult to accept.
It's not easy, however, for newcomers to find Portsmouth. Many people, including real estate sales persons, do not know about Portsmouth's many attractive assets.
This new brochure placed in strategic locations and given to prospects could help make Portsmouth more appealing. by CNB