Master Plan
The master plan for East Beach was designed by renowned new urbanists Duany Plater Zyberk and Company.Planning, engineering and design efforts preserved the natural characteristics of East Beach. As you walk through East Beach you will notice some of these elements:
- Streets were moved half a block from the existing street network to preserve mature canopies of live oak trees that were once in back yards and place them in the linear public parks in front of homes for all to enjoy.
- At the end of every north-south street there is a “bay front green” and beach walkover that allows residents and the public to have access to the beach and protects the dunes.
- The bay front greens allow long views to the Bay from deep within the neighborhood. Each bay front green has its own unique character.
- The townscape varies with the geography of East Beach. The bay front beach area brings the coastal character of East Beach to life. The Pretty Lake area will be a mixed use waterfront area featuring a mix of condominiums, townhomes, shops, and restaurants alongside the marinas. Pleasant Avenue is the heart of the neighborhood, graced with trees and classic manor homes zoned for mixed use. In the future, the Shore Drive area will feature mixed use retail, commercial and residential space, designed to bring the convenience of urban living into the neighborhood.