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4. Approach / Methodology '\ , The RFQ clearly states the objectives of the project and the Chen Moore and Associates (CMA) team is ready to provide the requested improvements. Project Analysis The successful design of any project hinges on a thorough understanding of the client's needs. If selected to develop the design for the parks, the team will immediately set up site visits and a meeting with the City's project manager to analyze the existing conditions of the site and establish goals and time frames for the successful completion of the project. After conducting a preliminary analysis of the project sites, we believe there are three additional factors, in addition to the requirements stated in the RFQ, that need to be addressed for successful completion of the project. . Because of their location on the bay across from low rise and high rise residential properties, the park designs needs to consider that users will experience the parks at ground level and residents will also view the parks from above. We will strive to develop a design that is pleasing when viewed from adjacent properties, and to make the park user's experience feel intimate and not feel they are on display. . While beautiful, Florida's coastal environment can be brutal for the durability of man-made goods and on inappropriate vegetation that is not suitable for the coastal environment. Having completed four coastal parks, with an additional two under design, and miles of streetscapes in Florida's coastal environment, the CMA team knows how to select the appropriate paving, site furnishings, lighting, signage, construction, and plant materials to ensure that capital expenditures are used wisely and long-term maintenance is kept to a minimum, . The third item is related to user safety. CMA uses Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design ; (CPTED) principles in all of its site designs. This includes incorporating clear zones through perimeter elements in order for police to easily view the park from their patrol cars; incorporating adequate lighting; and not incorporating areas or design features where potential criminals can easily hide. Pedestrian safety is also of concern. Collins Avenue experiences a high volume of traffic at relatively high speeds. Clear indication of points for pedestrian access to the parks along Collins Avenue need to be incorporated into the design to avoid conflicts with automobiles. Project Approach Kick-off Meeting Upon receiving Notice to Proceed (NTP), CMA will schedule a project kick-off meeting with the City's management team. The purpose of the meeting will be to develop the goals for the project, agree on a schedule, and to review the team's site analysis. The CMA project team will have visited the site prior to meeting in order to have a set of fresh eyes on the site and bring additional ideas to the table prior to possibly being influenced by the City's experience with the project. This can often lead to project enhancements or additional issues that may need to be addressed in the design and permitting process. The team will also have performed due diligence from a planning and zoning perspective to ensure that we understand the entitlement and approval process for the project. After the meeting, CMA will provide the City with Meeting Minutes and a Project Schedule, and will order necessary geotechnical, structural, and topographic surveys. We will also begin to move foward with 30% Design Documents. CMA has advanced in-house Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities, including accurate UDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data for a significant portion of South Florida, including the City of Sunny Isles Beach. This allows us to begin design work while the traditional survey is being performed. CH II UfO NO,Il-tlt/-04 Design ami I'ermiltill!l Services oft/Ie lnlracollslul Purks &ASSOCIA TIS