Old North Dayton Levee and Trail

Woolpert was selected to provide survey, design, bid/award administration, and technical construction support services for this project to restore damaged levee segments and construct a new, 4,800-foot multiuse path segment. The Miami Conservancy District sought to improve transportation options for the Greater Old North Dayton neighborhood. The regional paved trail system was started in the 1970s in Dayton and has since grown to over 330 miles of paved trails—about 30 of which are managed by the MCD.

Woolpert’s services included detailed survey work, property research, geotechnical data review, alternatives analysis (to determine the best levee/path typical section), levee and revetment design, recreational multiuse path design, and technical support throughout the project life cycle (i.e., through the bid/award process and during/after construction). The project successfully delivered a resilient levee system and a new trail segment from Helena Street to Keowee Street, contributing to the regional trail network and improving neighborhood mobility. The new path was designed to fit within existing right of way and was equipped with filter strips per stormwater treatment best management practices.

The project was informed by regional planning efforts and community needs, with accessibility and connectivity as central themes. Public engagement helped shape the trail alignment and design features. Coordination was led by Woolpert in partnership with the Miami Conservancy District (MCD) and the City of Dayton, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and technical teams throughout design and construction. Woolpert provided technical support through bid and award and maintained schedule adherence through coordinated design, permitting, and construction phases.

Woolpert provided detailed cost estimates during the design phase, which supported accurate budgeting and grant applications. The project was delivered under budget, with a final construction cost of $1,708,093 compared to the estimated $1,909,914, due to favorable bidding conditions. Woolpert’s QA/QC approach maintained design integrity and ensured compliance with regulatory and safety standards throughout construction.