Jekyll Island Historic District Pilot Master Plan

Details:

Client: Jekyll Island Historic District

Location: Jekyll Island, Georgia

Status: Implemented

Highlights:

  • Master plan for Jekyll Island’s historic district to guide restoration, preservation, and enhancement
  • Included a week-long workshop to engage stakeholders

Description:

While with another firm, Thomas Walsh led the Jekyll Island Pilot Master Plan, which was developed to offer guidance in the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of the Jekyll Island Club Historic District. This project was a significant undertaking, as the Jekyll Island Club Historic District is a unique and valuable piece of American history. The Pilot Master Plan was an opportunity to ensure that this piece of history is preserved for future generations to enjoy.

The Jekyll Island Club Historic District is an important part of the island’s history and culture. The district contains a collection of buildings and structures that were built between 1886 and 1942, which were once home to some of America’s wealthiest and most powerful citizens. Today, the district is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to see the historic buildings and learn about the island’s past.

The Pilot Master Plan addresses the issues of preserving the Historic District into the island’s development, determining future land use within the Historic District, and making the Historic District financially self-sustaining. The team used a system of personal interviews, intensive on-site and literature research, and a week-long workshop, as a means of evaluating the issues of the Historic District and developing conceptual plans for its preservation and future development.

The team’s research and analysis helped to identify the key issues facing the Historic District, and the conceptual plans developed as a result of the research provided guidance on how to address these issues. The plans included recommendations for preserving and restoring the existing buildings, as well as suggestions for new development that would complement and enhance the Historic District. Additionally, the team provided guidance on how to make the district financially self-sustaining, so that it can continue to be a valuable resource for future generations.

Overall, the Jekyll Island Pilot Master Plan was a significant undertaking that required careful research and analysis. The team’s efforts were successful in developing a comprehensive plan that addresses the issues of preserving the Historic District, determining future land use within the district, and making the district financially self-sustaining. The plan provides guidance for ensuring that the Jekyll Island Club Historic District is preserved for future generations to enjoy.