opportunities

• 1/10 of people in Portsmouth are employed in the dockyard - part of Portsmouth's biggest industry (defence)
• Tourism is a significant sector of the local economy - the city has an established national & international profile as a visitor destination with its Historic Dockyard and other attractions.
• Portsmouth's growing student population means there is a large number of young people in the city. There are a variety of bars & clubs mainly centred around Albert Road. This has contributed to the growing population.
• Lakeside provides office space to more than 90 different companies (e.g. IBM & Porsche)
• Gunwharf - a mixed regeneration project involving residential, commercial and entertainment opportunities.
• Urban greening:

  • Almost 300 acres of open space accessible to the public
  • Over 20% of the city is covered in grass