In-Depth Analysis | FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

City Hall and Public Works Campus Master Plan

The challenge of this project was to complete an assessment of all 24 City of Fort Walton Beach facilities, develop a Master Plan for the 14 decentralized facilities and/or buildings that compose the City Hall and Field Office Complexes, define project budgets for the options explored, and develop an implementation plan to address the current and future operational and space needs of the City. This project was completed in 4 Steps:

Project Phases

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Step 1: Pre-Project

defined administrative aspects of the project, confirmed the approach and methodology, project deliverables, and schedule.
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Step 2: Strategic Planning/Facility Review

concluded the growth rate of the City would be low with the current population of 21,108 only expanding to 24,141 in 20 years. The existing space evaluation concluded with an overall rating on a scale of 0 (Non-Existent but necessary space for operational efficiency) – 10 (Appropriate) of 5.59 and an adjustment of the existing 53,498 sf to 72,456 sf to achieve minimum operational efficiency. Projection Modeling suggested the need for 101,794 sf with potential staff increase from the current 145.5 (Part-time staff at .5) to 167 in 20 years.
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Step 3: Staff & Space Programming

defined needs for a potential 20-year staff of 160, the space need for 98,413 sf, and the need of 1,021 spaces for parking.
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Step 4: Conceptual Design

explored 10 site options and 1- and 2-story building scenarios for both the City Hall and Field Office Complexes. Evaluation of these options, current conditions of the buildings, and financial capabilities of the City concluded with an implementation plan to construct a new consolidated Field Office Complex first and a new City Hall Complex in future.
City Hall Complex Master Plan — Option #3
conceptual site plan diagram for Fort Walton Beach City Facilities, Securitecture Master Planning Facilities
Field Office Complex Master Plan
conceptual site plan diagram for Fort Walton Beach City Facilities, Securitecture Master Planning Facilities