What are the project goals & environmental aspects?
A plan to revitalize Highland Park’s unique resources for today and for the future
Project Goals
- Civic Pride
Provide a unique, innovative and attractive resource for all residents of Highland Park. - Investment
Enhance and improve a unique resource that Highland Park has the opportunity to protect for today and for the future. - Recreation
Provide additional opportunities for recreation for all ages. - Education
Ability to teach about Lake Michigan and beachfront habitat. - Environment
Re-establish native plant species and shoreline protection. - Green Focus
Build facilities that are environmentally friendly. - Access
More reasons to utilize the beachfront. - Amenities
All-new amenities for increased recreational opportunities. - Restoration
Re-establishing the Jens Jensen landscape. - Economic
Appropriate development to attract consumers to our area.
Environmental Aspects
- Energy and Environment
Facilities are designed to qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. - Improved Water Quality
Daylighted streams will allow stormwater to be treated in a more sustainable manner, improving water quality. - Shoreline Protection
Breakwaters will be designed to protect the shoreline and beaches while providing natural habitats. - Aquatic Habitat
There will be opportunities to house aquatic habitat on the breakwaters and along the beachfront environment. - Sustainable Landscape
Bluff restorations, permeable paving, and the rebuilding of the existing paths and trails, along with the restoration of the Jens Jensen landscape, will contribute to a more sustainable environment.
