Alice Wainwright Park Seawall and Baywalk Improvements
OCI is Currently Working in Phase II of the Project
The Park Improvements in Phase II include:
- Design and construction of the bathroom/office building upgrades that include: plumbing, water and sewer, electrical and mechanical components
- Landscape and hardscape elements by the bathroom and office buildings above
- Improvements at main entrance access, vehicular service/maintenance access
- Future vehicle entrance, service/maintenance access to lower point portion of the park and to comply with ADA requirements,
- Pedestrian access to baywalk and comply with ADA Requirements, picnic and pavilion Shelter Areas,
- Walkways or site path, site furnitures, park benches, trash receptacles and bicycle racks
Benefits of Phase II:
- Upland park upgrades to comply with current building codes
- To build resilient structures and reduce asset damage during severe storm events
- Compliment Phase I of the project.
Phase I of the Project is Complete!
Project Update - May 2021
The installation of approximately 1125 linear feet of new sheet pile and concrete cap is complete! The new installation creates a resilient structure that withstand storm surges and rising tides caused by sea-level rise. Baywalk construction and landscape improvements are scheduled to begin in June 2021.
Project Rendering
Park Address: 2845 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL 33129
New park improvements and elements include:
- Replacement of existing seawall to mitigate sea level rise
- New baywalk - approximately 33,000 square feet, using pervious and compacted gravel (to allow water to drain into the ground)
- Drainage improvements
- Safety lighting
- New seating areas and trash receptacles
- Planting of 115 native trees, 3,520 shrubs and approximately 118,130 square feet of sod
- Removal of invasive plants and new landscaping
Project Phases
- Phase 1 of the proposed work is to provide shoreline improvements for the park:
- Replace the existing seawall and enhancing the waterfront with a new baywalk
- Protect the natural elements of the park against vulnerabilities to sea level rise, storm surge, erosion, and compounding flooding
- The proposed baywalk will be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Phase 1 is currently under construction.
- Phase 2 will be a part of a future development of this project:
- Upland park landscaping
- Restroom and office facilities for the park
- ADA access to the waterfront elements
- Gazebo Shelters
Alice Wainwright Park Seawall and Baywalk Project: Before & After
Site map of tree species to be removed:
Site map of new trees and vegetation to be planted:
Tree species to be planted:
Native grasses and shrubberies to be planted:
Site furniture locations:
Site furniture samples:
Site paving:
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The park will remain open for your enjoyment during construction!
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