About project
Schedule: Spring 2023 – ongoing
Client: City of Hollywood CRA
Type: Public Communications Services for the Coastal Resiliency and Hardscape Project (CMAR)
Project Challenge
The Coastal Resiliency Phase IV Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities and Streetscape Project for the East-West streets between SR A1A and the Broadwalk, from Harrison Street to Magnolia Terrace includes: undergrounding of overhead utilities, installation of marine turtle friendly lighting, newly constructed sidewalks and roadways with colored concrete pavers, street-end plazas with mosaic designs, new landscape, chilled water drinking fountains, and bike racks.
The project also incorporates additional measures to address the adverse conditions caused by sea level rise and seasonal high tides. These efforts include the raising of the street profile and adding drainage structures. Raising the street profile requires grading modifications beyond the City right of way, and onto private properties. The term we are using is “harmonization”, meaning improvements to the private properties affected by the road elevation changes.
Our Approach
The extensive scope of the Coastal Resiliency Phase IV Undergrounding and Streetscaping project requires transparency, close coordination with residents and a regular presence in the community.
To keep residents informed, we have conducted two public meetings with the Hollywood Beach Civic Association (HBCA), one of which had over 100 attendees. Regular office hours have allowed for open dialogue between the project team and residents. We used information we gathered to create a database of residents and property owners to send regular construction advisories and project postcards.
Throughout the project, we will be coordinating with stakeholders on temporary parking and residential access during drainage and utility work. Our ongoing efforts also include answering stakeholder inquiries about construction, road closures, and undergrounding utility questions.
Achievements
- Conducted more than 75 on-site meetings with residents through office hours and scheduled field appointments
- Ongoing efforts include more than 140 right-of-entry agreements to be executed and recorded, 50 of which have already been organized and executed
- More than 4,000 mailed project information notices to affected residents
- More than 150 outreach calls to residents and business owners
