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<br /> <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach ∙ RFQ No. 12-04-02 – Planning & Urban Design <br />2-19 <br />that the City needs on an as-needed basis. The benefits of selecting a pool of <br />consultants is the ability to implement plans, studies or designs more quickly than <br />undergoing the full CCNA process each time an individual project is bid. Typically, <br />individual projects desired by the City are scoped and provided to the selected <br />pool of consultants. The consultants bid, and one is selected in an expedited <br />process. A work order is issued to that consultant and work begins as per the work <br />orders’ price, scope and time frame. <br /> <br />With a million people visiting this geographically small city each year, the effort to <br />preserve quality of life must be constantly attended to. Since incorporation, Sunny <br />Isles Beach has done an excellent job at developing a high quality environment. <br />What was once a sleepy seaside area with low-rise motels past their prime has <br />become “Florida’s Riviera.” The City has attained worldwide prominence, <br />vibrancy, diversity, excellent local governance, and architecturally-stunning <br />buildings. Sunny Isles Beach is an extremely desirable location in which to live, <br />work, and play with its unparalleled amenities. <br /> <br />Although successful in providing the best possible services to its residents, the <br />City faces issues that many communities face, including: transportation, need <br />for additional park space, redevelopment, and overcrowded schools. <br /> <br />The City has an extensive beach-walk program which allows better connectivity <br />for residents west of Collins Avenue to access the beach. <br /> <br />The only true north/south corridor serving the City is Collins Avenue, which is <br />prone to traffic congestion at many times of the day. This will remain the <br />condition into the future as there is no R-O-W for widening. <br /> <br />Redevelopment of the few remaining oceanfront parcels may be considered a <br />priority, along with redevelopment of the City’s Town Center area north of Sunny <br />Isles Beach Boulevard. Currently, the west side of Collins Avenue consists of a <br />series of shopping centers on parcels that are very much underutilized and also <br />act as a barrier to the residential areas to the west. <br /> <br />Along with increased densities and intensities (and popularity as a place to live) <br />comes the need to provide additional services. Completion of additional park <br />space will be critical along with the need to provide parking for residents and <br />visitors alike. High-quality residential and commercial projects and their review <br />are critical to the ongoing success of the City. Yet challenges with parking, <br />flooding, transportation, and mobility all exist.