Construction continues on Channel South development in downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — Construction is continuing on the Channel South development in downtown Gulfport after breaking ground in March of 2026.
The project is led by AnderCorp LLC and other Mississippi-based companies, such as Bellamare Development, WBA Architecture, and Dale Partners Architects.
The development is expected to be Gulfport’s newest waterfront district.
Amenities and Hotel Holden
Planned amenities include a 114-room hotel, a 136-unit apartment complex, a rooftop bar and swimming pool, fine dining, and retail stores.
The development will also have a 294-space parking garage with EV chargers and valet parking for residents, guests, and downtown visitors.
The hotel will be named Hotel Holden and will operate under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand. Construction crews poured the hotel’s third floor on Oct. 27.
Economic impact
Kristen Garriga, executive director of the Gulfport Main Street Association, said the development will help boost Gulfport’s tourism and economy.
“This concept really brings a ripple effect for our downtown businesses and growth. This will entice future developers and investments to our downtown. And it truly makes downtown the city to live, work, and play,” Garriga said.
Anna Jane English, vice president of Bellamare Development and a Channel South representative, said the development is expected to create around 200 jobs on the construction and hospitality sides.
“We’ve seen new businesses arise. We’ve seen hotels reopen. We’ve seen new liveliness down here, and that’s what we really wanted Channel South to become,” English said.
The Great Southern Hotel was the original property at the site.
English said the development team took inspiration from the Great Southern Hotel and visited the Gulfport history museum to learn more about it.
“Our motto and our mission of this project is channeling the past, creating what’s next. And that is seen throughout. It’s the underlying theme. It’s what’s driving us forward to make sure that this is a design-forward development,” English said.
What’s next
Channel South is one of several historic Gulfport properties, including Ed’s Burgers, that are being brought back to life and reimagined because of city leaders.
The food and beverage operator inside Hotel Holden will be announced in November.
The project is still expected to finish in fall 2027.
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