Fast-Tracking Community Recreation: A benchmark in rapid development

T-ball field

At a glance

GHD partnered with Miami-Dade County Parks Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) to design and fast-track the site civil design and permitting for a new T-Ball field at a local park. Our innovative solutions, efficient delivery and coordination with PROS in-house design team resulted in notably expedited permitting times compared to similar projects, leading to the timely delivery of a valuable community asset.

GHD partnered with Miami-Dade County Parks Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) to design and fast-track the site civil design and permitting for a new T-Ball field at a local park. Our innovative solutions, efficient delivery and coordination with PROS in-house design team resulted in notably expedited permitting times compared to similar projects, leading to the timely delivery of a valuable community asset. 

The challenge

Miami-Dade County faced a pressing need to develop a new T-ball field with an extremely tight timeline. The site design had to be completed in 30 days to meet the tight timeline.

The county required a partner who could design an effective solution and navigate the complex permitting process with unprecedented speed. The site presented significant stormwater management challenges, necessitating innovative approaches to meet both local and state requirements. The project was adjacent to a wetland, adding more stormwater design and permitting challenges.

Our response

GHD's approach combined innovative design with strategic project management to meet the client's needs. We designed a stormwater management system featuring exfiltration trenches that effectively addressed regulatory requirements. Our team developed a comprehensive strategy to fast-track the permitting process, maintaining open communication with regulatory agencies and swiftly responding to all queries.

We ensured environmental compliance while adhering to the accelerated timeline. Throughout the project, we collaborated closely with Miami-Dade County and the Water Management District, proactively addressing potential issues and meeting all stakeholder needs. Our team's responsiveness and attention to detail enabled unprecedented efficiency in navigating the complex permitting process.

The impact

The completed T-ball field delivered significant benefits to both the client and the community. According to PROS, we achieved extremely fast permitting turnaround for a non-emergency project in Miami-Dade County, setting a new efficiency benchmark. This valuable recreational facility promotes youth sports and community engagement. Our innovative stormwater management solutions ensure strict environmental standards are met, protecting local ecosystems.

The strategies employed can be applied to future fast-tracked developments, benefiting GHD and our clients. By delivering on time and to the highest standards, we have reinforced our reputation as a trusted partner in community development and environmental engineering.