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The City of Westwego, Louisiana, as
part of an effort to revitalize "Old
Westwego," contracted BKI to develop a
Master Plan for long-term development of a
riverboat landing to anchor the historic
Sala Avenue downtown. The landing
will serve as a transfer station for tour
boats from the Audubon Zoo and the
Aquarium of the Americas en route to Bayou
Segnette, the Alario Center, and
attractions within Old Westwego. It will
also provide the residents with an
opportunity to re-establish contact with
the Mississippi River.
The Master Plan calls for a new
two-acre park to connect the riverboat
landing to the Westwego Historic District.
The plan includes a promenade, a
riverfront overlook, an amphitheater,
public art, a restaurant, and an
interpretive plaza constructed from the
remains of the historic Westwego Canal
Locks.
BKI developed numerous design
alternatives, cost estimates, and a
phasing plan that included initial plans
and specifications for implementation of
the project. The Master Plan divided
construction into five phases. BKI helped
the City obtain $1 million in grant
assistance for creation and implementation
of the plan.
Construction cost for all five phases
of the Master Plan is estimated at $4.5
million.
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