Brighton Beach faced a decline due to neglect, high maintenance costs, and the use of recycled concrete, which cluttered the shoreline. AMI collaborated with the City of Duluth to restore it. Our team removed debris, naturalized the fill, salvaged old riprap, restored cobblestone beaches, prevented erosion with armor stones, and revitalized the coastal forest with native plants. We also integrated native vegetation, created natural shoreline access, and restored historic views. These efforts successfully rejuvenated Brighton Beach, making it an appealing destination once more.

In an ambitious endeavor, AMI partnered with the City of Duluth to rejuvenate Brighton Beach, aiming to restore its pristine state and attract families and travelers once again.

Revival Strategies

Debris Removal: AMI initiated the restoration by methodically removing all concrete debris and miscellaneous rubble from the site.

Natural Landscape Restoration: The project involved removing unnatural fill used for road construction, salvaging old riprap, and restoring the cobblestone beaches, which even expanded as natural materials replaced the unnatural ones.

Coastal Forest Restoration: A priority for AMI has been the restoration of the coastal forest, with a focus on planting native species and removing invasive ones.

Shoreline Stabilization: Implementing modern coastal engineering techniques, new armor stones were anchored to the shallow bedrock to prevent further erosion in critical areas.

Public Accessibility: AMI enhanced the accessibility of the coastline by integrating natural forms of shoreline access and constructing armor stone steps throughout the park, facilitating easy public access to the water and beaches.

Sustainable Engineering: The project incorporated new techniques for integrating native vegetation along rocky coastlines, blending heritage with modern, sustainable engineering approaches.