Botanical Gardens to undergo $150,000 makeover

May 20th, 2016

"As we create Destination Mobile , the Mobile Botanical Gardens will become a focal point for our citizens and visitors alike. This transformational makeover will showcase the 100 acres of gardens, trails and forest that have been a fixture in our community for more than 40 years." - Mayor Stimpson

Mayoral Action:
The Mobile Botanical Gardens is set to undergo a $150,000 transformational makeover this year through funds from the City of Mobile's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

Projects:

• Renovate Main Parking Plaza: $36,200
  
• MarketPlace hardscape: $20,000
  
• Drainage: $19,600
  
• Perimeter fencing: $20,700
  
• Lower Parking improvements: $ 9,000
  
• Electrical upgrades: $ 8,140
  
• Pedestrian walkways: $17,800
  
• Arbor detail at entry building: $ 5,000
  
• Contingency: $ 9,060
  
• Project Administration: $ 4,500
  

Parking:

• Expand main parking area to accommodate more parking spaces.
  
• Construct a pedestrian walkway for visitors to access the Gardens conveniently and safely.
  
• Improve drainage across the renovated parking plaza.
  
• Add new features to the lower parking area to improve its utility and visual appeal.
  
• Install new sidewalks.
  

MarketPlace:

• Increase the public access to the central promenade
  
• Improve the drainage of the MarketPlace.
  

Traffic Circle:

• Redesign the traffic circle adjacent to the main buildings.
  
• Relieve congestion at this important juncture.
  
• Enhance the public's experience during events.
  

Great Lawn:

• Upgrade electrical capabilities including new light poles to accommodate events.
  
• Install a perimeter fence to ensure safety.
  
• Construct a pedestrian walkway to connect visitors to the garden entrance.
  

Arbor Detail

• Design an arbor detail at the location of the future pigeoneire.