The Metro Parks Department and Metro Public Works tasked Collier Engineering, along with RPM Transportation Consultants and Hawkins Partners, with developing a plan to enhance the once industrialized 11th Avenue South corridor by creating green space and a more livable environment. This area, now known as The Gulch, has evolved into a residential and shared-use district serving everything from high-rise condominiums to restaurants and small businesses. The Gulch’s transformation created a clear need for more pedestrian-friendly accommodations and renovations. Collier served as the Project Manager and CEI Firm throughout the project, providing Civil, Site, and Stormwater Design services. Collier Engineering also served as the Department Liaison between Metro Parks and Metro Public Works for this joint project. Multiple meetings with stakeholders helped develop a plan to accommodate the needs of neighboring businesses, organizations, and residents. The existing sidewalks along 11th Avenue were reconstructed and widened to ensure ADA compliance and greater accessibility and combined with a designed 5’ Cycle Track to accommodate alternative modes of transportation to and from the district. The 11th Avenue “Complete Street” project also implemented a Low Impact Design (LID) feature, bio-retention swales, reducing stormwater impacts. The project includes adding 800 L.F. of Greenway Trail and a 12,600-S.F. recreation area, complete with workout stations and equipment. Creating a more pedestrian-accessible corridor encourages residents, patrons, and local employees of The Gulch to use alternative transportation modes and supports a more environmentally friendly approach to daily life. Additionally, the project will significantly reduce congestion in what is a rapidly growing area, easing the growing pains as much as possible.