Baywalk & Riverwalk Lighting Initiative

Overview
Numerous waterfront sites do not feel welcoming or safe, particularly at night, due to a lack of lighting. There is little consistency in the utilization of furnishings or materials, nor unifying elements that connect and create a Baywalk/Riverwalk identity. The first element of the Waterfront Walkway Design Standards that addresses both these issues are custom-designed lights. The image to the left is the Louis Poulson Baywalk light with a curved LED light strip in the pole. The image to the right is the Louis Poulson Riverwalk light based off of the masthead of a ship with an LED beacon. The lights are fully programmable via a Bluetooth app and can change colors for any occasion.

Master Plan Goals
2.0 Leverage our Beautiful and Iconic Tropical Waterfront
2.2 Complete Baywalk & Riverwalk
4.0 Create Great Streets and Community Spaces
4.5 Connect and Promote Downtown Parks, Open Space and Greenways

Status
The Miami DDA has either funded, coordinated and/or managed the installation of 36 new Baywalk LED lights in Bayfront Park, 10 LED lights at Parcel B/Dan Paul Park, and 21 more LED lights at the FEC Slip. No Riverwalk lights have been installed as of yet.

1-Year Outlook: Miami DDA exploring retrofitting forty-eight (48) existing lights at Maurice Ferre Park.
2 and 3-Year Outlook: Continue to work with City of Miami Planning staff and Miami River Commission staff to ensure that the proper lighting are included in all future Baywalk and Riverwalk sections.