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...a winding beachside promenade with lush landscaping, artistic touches and clear views
to Clearwater's award-winning beach and the water beyond, a place where bicyclists,
rollerbladers and pedestrians all have safe and convenient access and where visitors
and locals can socialize, dine, play games, or simply enjoy the spectacular sun and surf.
This is Beach Walk
Five years in development, Beach Walk is designed to revitalize
the community that surrounds Clearwater's popular south beach destination,
which has played host to generations of visitors from all over the
world. Part of the city's "Beach by Design" plan, it has
already played a vital role in attracting new hotel development
to the beach in a time when many older hotels are being converted
into condominiums, threatening our community's tourism industry.
The project will transform the look and feel of south Clearwater Beach
and bring new vitality to the area, providing a setting that complements
the beauty of the true destination: our pristine, white beaches.
Why Beach Walk
Tourism is Clearwater's number one industry, and the beach is at
the center of the tourism. City and tourism officials recognized
that, in order to meet the expectations of visitors in the new millennium,
there was a need to improve the atmosphere surrounding our beautiful
beaches. With more permanent residences going up on the beach, it
was important, too, to preserve overnight accommodations for the
millions of visitors who come back year after year.
Beach Walk is designed to bring visitors closer to the beach and
provide an environment that will draw new hotel, retail, entertainment
and restaurant business for out-of-town visitors, residents, and
day trippers. Already, several new hotel projects are in development
in part because of the improvements promised by Beach Walk.
Modern amenities and a true "beachside experience" is
what Beach Walk is all about. It will set Clearwater apart as a
destination for Tampa Bay, the region, and the world. In short,
Beach Walk is the future of tourism in Clearwater.
For more information, or if you're interested in scheduling a presentation
about Beach Walk, please contact the City of Clearwater Public Communications
Department at (727)562-4681. |
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Phase I: Coronado Drive
Construction time: Approx 12 Months
The first phase provides pedestrian improvements to Coronado Drive
just east of the beach. Wide sidewalks will be added
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Phase II: North End of South Gulfview Blvd.
Construction time: Approx 12 Months
The second phase is the construction of the north
end of Beach Walk, relocating Gulfview Boulevard through
the existing parking area, and constructing wide promenades
on both east and west sides of the new road. |
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Phase III: South End of South Gulfview Blvd.
Construction time: Approx 12 Months
The third phase of the project is the construction of the south end
of Gulfview Boulevard, which will mirror improvements made during phase II. |
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Phase IV: The Finishing Touches
Construction time: 2-3 Months
This phase will consist of "clean up" work, restoration
of dunes and decorative touches prior to completion of the project |
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