Book 1 - City of St. Petersburg

BASIS OF DESIGN BOOK 1
4 COMPONENT PLANNING CRITERIA
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
Welcome Mat
Hub
Overwater Drive
Overwater Bridge
Lens Canopy
Promontory
Lens Marina
Underwater Feature (continued)
1.5 Data gathering
1.5.1 Structural, geotechnical, scientific and cost
analysis will be necessary. Educational studies
will evaluate how the feature can be introduced
into local curricula. Marketing and business
studies will evaluate how the feature can
function as a St. Petersburg attraction.
1.5.2 A detailed benthic study needs to be
performed to document the existing habitat.
The permitting agency, design team and
an environmental fieldwork consultant will
develop and agree upon the scope of the study,
which may include topics such as seasonal
observations or observations of varying
durations.
1.5.3 The design team is cautiously investigating the
capacity of existing piles to remain in place
so that they may become a component of the
Underwater Feature. Thorough investigation and
structural analysis will be needed to accurately
assess their condition and to determine their
structural suitability.
2.0 Possible Subcomponents
2.1 When additional environmental, geotechnical,
structural, and technical data becomes available,
subcomponents will be studied for system compatibility
and for sensitivity to the habitat. All construction and
introduction of new components will follow Florida Fish
and Wildlife manatee protection construction guidelines
and manatee exclusion devices guidelines. The goal
is to minimize the impact to existing habitats while
maximizing diversity.
2.2 Artificial reef construction components (possibilities
include the existing piles, reef balls and concrete
culverts)
2.3 Lighting equipment and systems
2.4 Acoustical equipment and systems
2.5 Digital camera/imaging equipment and systems
2.6 Linkages to internet, remote access and monitoring
2.7 Solar power equipment and systems
2.8 Components to allow docent-led tours by kayak or boat
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