Laserfiche WebLink
<br />_~~_~1[~:]m _~;. <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />.. <br /> <br />;..I I J 1_ 1.1 <br /> <br />I i I <br /> <br />. ... <br /> <br />. <br /> <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Our understanding of the requirements of the Collins <br />Avenue Streetscape project focuses on two critical factors <br />needed for a successful implementation. Our approach will <br />use a range of strategies to build consensus around a design <br />concept that creates a signature image for Sunny Isles Beach <br />that addresses these significant project issues: <br /> <br />Buy-in from adjacent property owners and key <br />stakeholders (Economic Feasibility) <br />In order to ensure that the improvement project is accepted <br />by stakeholders it must address their needs and preferences. <br />The Zyscovich-Iead consensus building process applies a variety of strategies to ensure that stakeholder <br />issues are addressed and resolved and that adjacent property owners are convinced that by doing "their <br />part" of the streetscape program that they will benefit: <br /> <br />Public forums and focus group meetings to identify issues of concern to property owners. These <br />will focus on: <br />A. Economic Issues <br />B. Current and Futures Uses <br />C. Development Trends and Potential <br />D. Community Image and Values <br /> <br />I n some cases. individual meetings are necessary in order to ensure we have a solid understanding of the <br />perceptions and concerns of key stakeholders. These meetings allow us to answer questions in depth and <br />tailor design proposals and presentations. <br /> <br />Economic Analysis using case studies that demonstrates the positive impact of public space <br />improvements on: <br />A. Revenue for existing properties <br />B. Property values. absorption rates <br />C. Future development options <br />D. Environmental and Economic Sustainability <br /> <br />Case Studies of individual properties fronting Collins Avenue to demonstrate how public space <br />improvements: <br />A. Complement existing and potential future uses <br />B. Address access. visibility and signage. screening and value of individual site conditions <br /> <br />Feasibility of improvement options within the context of FDOT regulations and limited ROW <br />(Constructibility) <br /> <br />The success of the improvement proposals and their ultimate constructability will depend on two key <br />factors that will be addressed as part of the Consensus building process described above. <br /> <br />The potential of improvements on adjacent properties to enhance the character of the public <br />space and magnify the impact and effectiveness of streetscape improvements in this challenging <br />environment. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Our approach will include preparation of a design manual for street frontage that builds the identity of <br />Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach as a unique urban destination. Our approach. called Real Urbanism. <br />examines the unique qualities of a place and enhances those qualities with strategic interventions. These <br />include the materials that will be used within the right of way but also includes signage. outdoor seating <br />areas. shade. plantings and pedestrian circulation on adjacent private property. This approach will allow <br />a phased approach to construction and ensure that any investment by private property owners fronting <br />Collins Avenue is contributing to the realization of the design vision for the project. <br /> <br />The acceptance by FDOT of design proposals. Complete familiarity with the requirements <br />of FDOT for improvements within the right of way will allow us to push the envelope in <br />feasible ways. <br /> <br />k <br />