Project Objective
Geosyntec developed marina plans and innovative mangrove design concepts for a new resort along the North Sound of Grand Cayman.
Scope of Services
Geosyntec was engaged to provide marina expertise associated with the development of the subject property along the North Sound. As part of the effort, we uncovered a new value proposition for the site: a damaged mangrove buffer could be improved into a resort amenity and incorporated into a coastal-protection scheme. We worked with resort planners to develop the marina plans and incorporate the mangrove design concepts.
We prepared an environmental restoration plan, including detailed analysis of grading plans, reconstruction of suitable ground elevations for mangrove development, reconfiguration of a rock-berm structure to restore hydraulic flows, and design of canals to be used as kayak trails. The environmental restoration design also incorporated boardwalks, decks, kayak docks, a bird observation tower, and an upland interpretation center.
Notable Accomplishments
This project was selected as the only Caribbean project case study in the Urban Land Institute (ULI) publication: “Returns on Resilience: The Business Case.”
Note: At the time of this project, Geosyntec practitioners were contracted as ATM, which was acquired by Geosyntec.
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Project Summary
- Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
- Client: Lowe Destination Development and Five Mile Capital
- Project Practice Areas: Coastal & Waterfront
- Type of Facility: Marina, Mangrove Forest, and Coastline
- Services Provided: Coastal Resilience Strategy; Site Assessment; Concept Planning of Marina and Coastal Features; Mangrove Ecological Assessment and Restoration Design
- Type of Work: Ecological Restoration, Concept Planning
