Challenge In 2016, the City of Tampa unveiled a $35 million plan to completely redesign Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, a 23-acre green space along Florida’s Hillsborough River. The new park design features an event space, boathouse, athletic facilities, and a network of paths and trails for walkers and joggers. A significant portion of the existing trail had been damaged by live oak roots that lined the pathway, creating an uneven and unsafe walking surface. The City wanted to find a long-term solution that would provide a safe alternative for park- goers while minimizing disturbance to the live oak trees. Solution Partnering with the city’s designers, engineers, and developers, PermaTrak designed a 538-foot elevated concrete walkway that minimized tree root disturbance while provid

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