Project Overview: The
Gulf Shores public beach-front area at the terminus of Highway 59 and Beach
Boulevard is one of the City’s most prominent locations and is the center of
economic activity for the community. Public access and pedestrian safety are
critical to the economic success of the region moving forward. In an effort to
activate, revitalize, and efficiently manage this important community resource
the City has developed a master plan for redevelopment of the beach-front area
known as ‘Gulf Place’. The overall vision of this comprehensive plan is to
develop the public beach area into a safe, accessible, family-friendly
destination that serves different activities and acts as a catalyst for
economic development.
The
planning process accounts for the numerous events which take place during the
off-season such as the Annual National Shrimp Festival and the Oyster Cook-off
and Craft Beer Festival. Great care will been taken to ensure their
success with minimal disruption. While under construction, periodic
closure of the main beach area will occur and the public is requested to
utilize the “NEW” West Gulf Place beach access at west 2nd street.