College Park / University Heights

Project: 13th Street Pedestrian Overpass Enhancement

Area(s): College Park / University Heights
Type: Recreation and Parks
Budget: $1.2 million
Location: 900 Block of SW 13th Street
Start date: 2007
Completion date: In progress
Description:

The overpass is a former-railroad bridge spanning SW 13th Street that is currently part of the Depot Avenue Rail Trail. The CRA is planning to modify the structure to create a signature gateway feature announcing the entry to the College Park / University Heights neighborhood and the University of Florida. The project features a re-designed bridge, stairway connecting 13th Street to the rail trail, rain gardens and observation platform. The CRA has completed the design with the firm of RS&H and is planning to begin construction in early 2011.

Before Photo:
Photograph of 13th st Pedestrain Overpass before redesign
Project Rendering:
RSH Overpass Design