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) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />J <br />) <br />) <br /> <br />, <br />, <br /> <br />APPROACH/METHODOLOGY <br /> <br />SAVINO & MILLER DESIGN STUDIO has been significantly involved in many public and private sector <br />preservation projects in the South Florida area. Many of these include open space improvements in both <br />park and community center settings. The creative, sensitive design of these human scaled spaces, within <br />a sustainable framework, forms the essence of our firm's design philosophy. <br /> <br />We practice Landscape Architecture to create beautiful and meaningful places, which provide a space for <br />social interaction and communication, and enhance their sense of being, relationship to nature, and their <br />fellow citizens. In so doing, these places can become a source of pride to our neighborhoods and communi- <br />ties, while improving our quality of life. <br /> <br />Design Approach <br /> <br />Savino & Miller Design Studio is committed to a collaborative approach to planning and design. We under- <br />stand and believe in the importance of teamwork and effective communication in delivering a successful <br />project. <br /> <br />Our background and experience in landscape architecture, urban design, architecture and planning give <br />us a unique insight into the various elements and forces which shape our built environment. Our method <br />begins with: <br /> <br />1. A thorough understanding of community/City goals as articulated in the design program. <br />Discussion with the client in regard to how the space is to be used - or "programmed" - is essential <br />in determining our design responses, such as the ratio between paved and green space, building/ <br />shade structures vs. open space, utility/mechanical requirements, park hours, and so on. <br /> <br />2. An analysis of site factors such as proposed user analysis (Le. adults, elderly, children, pets), <br />local climate, physical factors including soils, surrounding land use, and socio-cultural context and <br />historical overlay. <br /> <br />3. Analysis of anticipated park management models and maintenance resources. <br /> <br />The well-designed and programmed Urban Park provides the fundamental community function of bringing <br />people together, helping to create a sense of "community". It provides a forum for knowing your fellow <br />citizens, and a welcome mat for visitors. It fosters communication, forges community bonds, and promotes <br />social interaction, all essential elements in building a democratic society. It forms the heart of any Com- <br />munity; the City of Sunny Isles Beach is now engaged in an exciting process of converting tired, old, com- <br />mercial strip centers into viable green space, which so happens to be rising trend in current urban design <br />strategies. <br /> <br />Some of the important issues to be addressed during the pre-design and design process include traffic <br />noise, improvement of the land-water interface, pedestrian connectivity and safety, the creation of shade <br />canopy, and user program. <br /> <br />Sustainability <br /> <br />We believe that the Parks' Master Plan must be responsive to, and instructive of, present and future issues <br />of ecological sustainability. Our design will incorporate a systems approach in integrating the Park's infra- <br />structural needs with long-term goals, such as reducing the parks' power demand/carbon footprint, water <br />conservation, stormwater runoff mitigation and waste recycling. <br /> <br />~lmlriJ!l:'~;[..fj.,.a'1!l!'1!. <br /> <br />751 <br />