Morabito Consultants provided structural engineering services for the flood protection improvements at JFK Riverwalk along JFK Boulevard in Philadelphia. Working in collaboration with Savannah Trims, Inc., Morabito Consultants was responsible for reviewing and taking engineering responsibility for the structural design of deployable flood protection panels and flood doors intended to protect the riverfront development from storm and flood events.

Services included a comprehensive review of the flood protection system design, preparation of structural calculations, and verification of member sizing and connection details to confirm compliance with applicable building code requirements. Morabito Consultants sealed the final construction documents and coordinated with the project team to support review and approval by the building official, structural engineer of record, architect, and owner.

The project helped provide a resilient flood protection solution for this urban waterfront development by ensuring the structural integrity and code compliance of the flood barrier system. Morabito Consultants also provided permitting support and construction-phase consultation to facilitate successful implementation of the improvements.