The sea
"I love the sea, I love being near the sea, I love the history."
We took to the streets and asked people for their views. Hear what they have to say about the city, and their visions for the future in our short film.
You can send us your stories and share your pictures. Tag @imagine_portsmouth or use #ImaginePortsmouth on Instagram, or send us your pictures and stories by email to cityvision@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
"I love the sea, I love being near the sea, I love the history."
"It's got a good community vibe."
"We're surrounded by water I love all of that - and the people of Portsmouth are fabulous."
"So much naval history in Portsmouth there isn’t anywhere else in the country that does it."
"The facilities for kids are really good in Portsmouth."
"On a Tuesday night you can just go down to Southsea and find free live music."
"I've never met anyone like the locals here - they're all quite strange and unique."
"The people are different - they have an open-mindedness."
"It is a city but it has a real beautiful village mentality."