Waterfronts

What We Do

Waterfront planning, design, and engineering

Creating waterfront places that shape the identity and vitality of the communities they serve.

Edgewater Resources specializes in the planning and design of waterfront places — from public parks and promenades to mixed-use developments and civic waterfront spaces. We transform shorelines into vibrant destinations that connect people with water. Our team works closely with communities and stakeholders to create waterfront environments that are functional, resilient, and thoughtfully integrated into the surrounding landscape.

PROJECT TYPE

Development – Can We Shorten?

We apply our experience as owners and developers of mixed-use waterfronts to prepare master plans that maximize the potential value of a site, while addressing community, financial, and regulatory concerns to efficiently achieve entitlement of visionary waterfronts.

PROJECT TYPE

Marina Upland
Facilities

As lifelong boaters and marina owners, we apply our real-world experience to design the upland elements of a marina to maximize efficiency in staffing to reduce costs, while creating the most flexible and desirable amenities that boaters demand.

PROJECT TYPE

Parks &
Open Space

Our landscape architects understand the value and special opportunities of waterfront park space and design individual parks through comprehensive park system master plans for communities large and small, from resort communities to downtown Chicago.

PROJECT TYPE

Yacht
Clubs

We facilitate effective design and planning processes tailored to the unique demands of yacht clubs, with an emphasis on consensus building among disparate interests and developing phased implementation strategies that consider financial reality.

PROJECT TYPE

Public Access &
Municipal Facilities

We support municipal marina operators by providing impartial expertise in setting market rates for slip fees, obtaining grant funding, and preparing planning, renovation, and financing strategies to help them become financially self-sufficient.

SERVICES

Full Suite of
Services

EXPLORE OUR WORK

Waterfronts Worldwide

Blossom Heath
Pier & Park

HIGHLIGHT

A new pier for fishing, walking and landscape viewing.

Edgewater engineered a landmark pier at Blossom Heath Park that strengthens the St. Clair Shores community’s connection to Lake St. Clair and creates a welcoming waterfront gathering place.

Explore a full suite of waterfront services

From feasibility to design to engineering — we partner with private developers across the world.

Feasibility. Design. Engineering.

Transform Your Waterfront