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1 <br />' G.. G. BiAISTA <br /> ctqA &ASSOCwTES <br /> 0 <br /> to facilitate the desired design. We have successfully done this in numerous communities through the <br />' development of associated land use regulations, zoning overlay districts. and design guideline <br /> development. <br />' Identification and Formulation of Improvement <br /> Opportunities: The Team has been successful in the <br /> identification of potential improvements or enhancement ,. * 5! , <br /> • <br />' opportunities for parcels of property located within an ---, 3= <br /> established context. This is carefully done through analysis <br /> �mi <br /> of a parcel's commercial viability, linkages to adjacent_ <br /> spaces or circulation routes and accessibility from a <br />' <br /> •trans <br /> transportation perspective. Visibility from other areas as <br /> well as a project area's physical size and adjacent <br /> ' competing uses will also dictate the direction that a parcel L11%4C <br /> may have for future development potential. <br /> If a project is identified as having a good potential for successful improvement that is consistent with <br /> the City's objectives, the following design process would be adhered to. <br /> 1 Conceptual Design Phase: The conceptual design for a project would indicate potential landscape, <br /> open space, infrastructure site circulation, off-site transportation and pedestrian linkages and adjacent <br /> ' uses of the project site. These conceptual designs are typically done in a quick graphic format to <br /> visually communicate the overall design intent and opportunities for a project site. We would review <br /> these conceptual designs with the Team and the City in order to present the overall design intent as <br /> ' well as receive input on the design. <br /> At the conceptual design phase, the Team begins its multi-disciplinary collaborative approach to each <br /> ' project. The urban design and planning Team integrates ideas and concepts from the Environmental, <br /> Planning. Transportation and Engineering support staff to ensure that the conceptual designs are truly <br /> ' "real' in their potential development. This is important so that any concept that is developed for a <br /> project site is realistic enough that it can be communicated to our clients, and the subsequent <br /> stakeholders, that it represents a truly doable project. <br /> ' Our entire design Team also focuses on the "sustainability' of all projects. This begins with <br /> integrating any existing environmental resources and/or identifying environmental opportunities <br /> ' within a project. Integration of any native habitat or existing desirable plant material into a design <br /> can reduce the initial construction cost. as well as, the long term maintenance costs and efforts <br /> required for a project. Our LEED accredited professionals also begin to look at each project at this <br /> ' stage of design to identify opportunities for unique sustainable or green opportunities. <br /> CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH <br /> RFQ NO. 12-0402 <br />