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RFQ # 26-07-01 | CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 58 CES CONSULTANTS, INC. LOCATION Miami Beach, FL OWNER City of Miami Beach COST Fee Only COMPLETION 2025–2025 ROLE Prime KEY FEATURES Parking Capacity Traffic Lanes Medians Green Spaces Municipal Design Standards Regulatory Requirements CITY OF MIAMI BEACH GES TASK ORDER: 19TH STREET PARKING FEASIBILITY STUDY With the planned expansion of the Holocaust Memorial to the north, the existing supply of public parking in the vicinity will be reduced. In response, the City seeks to explore potential modifications within the 19th Street right-of-way (ROW) to mitigate this reduction through the addition of on- street parking. The 19th Street corridor serves a critical role within the urban fabric of the City, providing access to several major civic and cultural destinations, including the Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride Park, and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The area is frequently utilized by residents, visitors, and event attendees, and therefore, maintaining adequate and conveniently located parking is essential to support the functionality and vitality of this district. As part of this study, CES conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the existing ROW to identify and assess feasible modifications to the corridor’s surface features, including traffic lanes, medians, green spaces, and parking configurations. Each potential alternative was analyzed in terms of its advantages and disadvantages, considering impacts to traffic operations, pedestrian safety, green space preservation, and aesthetic character. The analysis also involved coordination with key City of Miami Beach departments—including Parking, Transportation, and Public Works—to ensure consistency with municipal design standards, operational goals, and regulatory requirements. Feedback was additionally sought from adjacent stakeholders such as the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, which has a significant interest in maintaining accessibility, safety, and the visual integrity of the surrounding area. Following this coordination and analysis, the study compared alternatives based on constructability, cost, operational performance, and overall integration with the surrounding urban environment. The findings presented reflected a balanced consideration of these factors to guide the City in determining the most suitable approach to improving parking capacity along 19th Street while maintaining compliance with applicable City requirements and preserving the corridor’s civic and aesthetic value.