On September 9, 2011, after 9 months of construction, the City of Miami Beach Capital Improvement Projects and Parks & Recreation Departments was thrilled to announce the opening of the North Shore Park Band Shell. The main scope of the work completed to this beautiful outdoor amphitheater, included a historic restoration of the facility with structural repairs, ADA improvements to backstage area and restrooms, expansion of backstage facilities, installation of special acoustical plaster for enhanced outdoor acoustics, new HVAC system, electrical system upgrades, theatrical lighting, stage extension, accent lighting of main architectural features and more.