Presentation- North Beach Area Development Plans
May 12, 2026 Existing Adopted Plans (North Beach) Multiple adopted plans guide North Beach: 2011 North Beach Area Development Plan 2018 Downtown Area Development Plan (includes North Beach) 2018 North Beach Revitalization Initiative Plan Together, these documents provide a current policy and planning framework for the area. Current Conditions Harbor Bridge demolition is underway after major delays No major large-scale redevelopment has occurred since the adoption of the plans Physical land use patterns remain largely unchanged Infrastructure conditions are consistent with prior planning assumptions Opportunity exists to align implementation with available funding tools, including the TIRZ North Beach Plan Context & Relevance Today The 2011 plan remains the foundational framework for North Beach development The 2018 plans updated and reinforced key priorities , particularly post–Harbor Bridge demolition, which was delayed The removal of the old Harbor Bridge is the most significant physical change since adoption Overall, the core vision and land use structure remain consistent with adopted plans Key Concepts from Prior Planning Efforts Across all adopted plans, recurring themes include: Mobility and circulation improvements (roadways, access, connectivity) Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure enhancements Open space and waterfront activation Strategic redevelopment opportunities tied to infrastructure changes Long-term revitalization and tourism potential (1) Surfside Blvd. Overlay (complete) (2) Timon Blvd. Overlay (complete) (3) North Beach access improvements (4) Beach Ave. Improvements in progress (5) Traffic Circle (6) Land Acquisition for Roads Under Harbor Bridge (7) Wetlands Identification (8) Gulfspray Ave. Pedestrian/Bike Improvements in Progress (9) Seagull Blvd. Extension (10) Timon Blvd. Realignment (11) Connect Walnut St. and Paul Pl. (12) Connect Elm St. to Surfside Blvd. (13) Connect Coastal Ave. (14) Storm Water Management in progress Pedestrian and Bike Trail (16) Pedestrian Improvements (17) Close Portion of Reef Ave. (18) Close Portion of Seagull Blvd. (19) Close Portion of Timon Blvd. / Eco Park related (20) Close Portion of Gulfbreeze Blvd. / Eco Park related (21) Close Sandbar Ave. / Eco Park related (22) Bring Seagull Blvd. to collector standards (23) Bring streets up to adopted street standards (24) Remove W. Surfside Blvd. (25) Remove current Seagull Blvd. (26) Eco-Destination in progress (27) Dolphin Park (complete) (28) Surfside Park (complete) (29) Kiwanis Park (30) Potential Cruise Ship Tourism Infrastructure (31) Canal/ Cove/ Jetties -Private/ Public Opportunity (32) Breakwater Islands -Private/ Public Opportunity (33) TxDOT street projects TIRZ Board Direction & Next Steps TIRZ Board input on project priorities , including: Which types of projects should be advanced for deeper evaluation? Are there specific concepts the Board wants prioritized? Are additional project ideas recommended for consideration? Next Steps: Incorporate Board feedback Refine and prioritize project list Conduct feasibility and cost analysis Return with structured recommendations for TIRZ consideration Thank you!