Resolution 2020-31388 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31388
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ZYSCOVICH, INC.
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30914, WHICH PREVIOUSLY
AWARDED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2019-234-ND
FOR A LAND USE, MOBILITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY
OF THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TO ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS THE
TOP-RANKED PROPOSER.
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2019, the City issued RFQ No. 2019-234-ND for a land
use, mobility and economic development study of the City's Mixed-Use Entertainment
("MXE") district, soliciting qualifications from multi-disciplinary teams to perform a district-
wide study, encompassing Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive, 5th Street to 17th Street,
as well as Collins Avenue and interior side streets; and
WHEREAS, the solicitation noted that any recommendations resulting from the
study, as adopted by the City Commission, would be incorporated as part of any
applicable Ocean Drive and Washington Avenue G.O. Bond projects; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2019, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-30914, the City
Commission authorized negotiations with Zyscovich, Inc., d/b/a Zyscovich Architects, as
the top-ranked bidder, and, if unsuccessful, with BusinessFlare, LLC, as the second-
ranked bidder, and further authorized execution of an agreement if negotiations were
successful; and
WHEREAS, initial negotiations with the consultant resulted in prior proposals
either containing a scope of work which exceeded the City's expectations for the project,
or proposed costs which exceeded available funding; and
WHEREAS, the study's tasks and deliverables, as defined in the RFQ, conform
with the project descriptions for the G.O. Bond projects for Ocean Drive and Washington
Avenue; however, these G.O. Bond funds are currently not yet available and identification
of funding for the proposed study delayed the project's commencement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission's recent reexamination of the functionality of and
long-term vision for the Entertainment District underscores the importance of
implementing the RFQ's study; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated July 9, 2020, which is an attachment to the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution, the South Beach Alliance, a
coalition comprised of the Ocean Drive Association, Washington Avenue BID, Lincoln
Road BID, Collins Improvement Association, and the Espanola Way Association, urged
the City to finalize an agreement with Zyscovich Architects pursuant to the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, Zyscovich's latest proposal dated August 31, 2020, which is an
attachment to the Memorandum accompanying this Resolution, in the amount of
$552,000.00, includes a world-class team of specialists, including Gelhl Architects
(planning and urban design), Kittelson & Associates (transit and mobility), Lambert
Advisory (economic development), Town Square Corp. (placemaking and branding), and
Raymond Jungles (landscape); and
WHEREAS, the City has identified $190,000 in South Beach Quality of Life (QOL)
funds which could be used to commence implementation of the $552,000 study;
additional funds will need to be identified before the G.O. Bonds are available to cover
the cost of the work; and
WHEREAS, given the City's ongoing efforts to reexamine the character of the
district and the public support behind this process, the Administration recommends
proceeding with the study at this time, and further recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission authorize execution of an agreement pursuant to the consultant's proposal
using available funds identified by the Administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
Zyscovich, Inc., pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-30914, which previously awarded
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2019-234-ND for a Land Use, Mobility, and
Economic Development Study of the Entertainment District to Zyscovich, Inc., as the top-
ranked proposer.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 16, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS THE
TOP RANKED PROPOSER PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2019-234-ND FOR A LAND USE, MOBILITY,
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY OF THE ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Administration to execute an agreement pursuant to the consultant's proposal and
utilizing funds identified by the Administration.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On May 10, 2019, the City issued RFQ No. 2019-234-ND for a land use, mobility and economic
development study of the City's Mixed-Use Entertainment ("MXE") district, soliciting qualifications
from multi-disciplinary teams to perform a district-wide study, encompassing Washington Avenue to
Ocean Drive, 5th Street to 17th Street, as well as Collins Avenue and interior side streets.As noted in
the solicitation document, any recommendations resulting from the study, as adopted by City
Commission, would form the basis for more extensive projects within these interdependent corridors,
specifically the voter-approved Ocean Drive and Washington Avenue G.O. Bond projects.
On July 31, 2019, per Resolution No. 2019-30914, the City Commission authorized negotiations with
Zyscovich, Inc., d/b/a Zyscovich Architects, as the top-ranked bidder, and, if unsuccessful, with
BusinessFlare, LLC, as the second-ranked bidder. The Resolution further authorized execution of an
agreement if negotiations were successful.
In 2019, Zyscovich initially proposed a comprehensive scope of work in the amount of $984,560,
which exceeded the City's expectations for the project. Earlier this year, following attempts to fine
tune scope and reduce costs, Zyscovich submitted a scaled down proposal, which was in line with
the City's expectations, but the proposed costs exceeded available funding. The study's tasks and
deliverables, as defined in the RFQ document, conform with the project descriptions for the G.O.
Bond projects for Ocean Drive and Washington Avenue. However, these G.O. Bond funds are
currently included in Tranches 2, 3, and 4. Since Tranche 2 funds would not be available until April
2022—at the earliest—identification of funding for the proposed study delayed the project's
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commencement.
ANALYSIS
The City paused from enacting any broad planning initiatives or related expenditures during the
immediate pandemic response. Nevertheless, the City Commission has recently taken the
opportunity to reexamine the functionality of and long-term vision for the Entertainment District. The
current initiative to reformulate the City's cultural branding underscores the importance of
implementing the RFQ's study.
In a correspondence dated July 9, the South Beach Alliance, a coalition comprised of the Ocean
Drive Association, Washington Avenue BID, Lincoln Road BID, Collins Improvement Association,
and the Espanola Way Association, urged the City to finalize an agreement with Zyscovich Architects
pursuant to the RFQ. (Attachment A Letter from South Beach Alliance dated July 9, 2020). This
request was again expressed to City staff at the August 20 General Meeting of the Ocean Drive
Association.
On July 29, the City Commission referred to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee a workshop
to examine proposed regulations for the district, including changes that address mobility, land use,
and economic development. Synchronously with this process, the consultant will be instrumental in
accomplishing the City Commission's directives for the district.
Zyscovich's latest proposal dated August 31, 2020, in the amount of$552,000.00, includes a world-
class team of specialists, which served as one of the primary reasons the Evaluation Committee
attributed for its top ranking. The roster of local and international expertise includes Gelhl Architects
(planning and urban design), Kittelson & Associates (transit and mobility), Lambert Advisory
(economic development), Town Square Corp. (placemaking and branding), and Raymond Jungles
(landscape).
The City has identified $190,000 in South Beach Quality of Life (QOL)funds which could be used to
commence implementation of the study. Although City Commission Resolution No. 2019-30914 has
already authorized execution of an agreement pursuant to the RFQ, under the broader context of the
districtwide rebranding,the Administration seeks confirmation regarding the study.
Specifically, the Administrations requests:
1. approval to engage Zyscovich Architects for the entire project scope, in the amount of
$552,000; and
2. authorization to expend $190,000 earmarked as QOL funds and, further, to fund the remaining
project costs when funding is identified.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
$190,000 of the $552,000 has been identified. It is anticipated that additional funds will need to be
identified prior to accessing those earmarked in the G.O. Bond.
CONCLUSION
Given the synergy with the City's efforts to reexamine the character of the district and the vast public
support behind this process, it is important to proceed with the study at this time.
The Administration therefore recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve a
Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement pursuant to the consultant's proposal.
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Applicable Area .
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item,pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity-Revitalize targeted areas and increase investment.
Legislative Tracking
Economic Development
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Attachment A- Letter from South Beach Alliance (7-9-2020)
❑ Attachment B - Proposal dated 8-31-2020
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July 9, 2020
Via Electronic Mail
Dear Honorable Mayor, Commissioners and City Manager,
We want to thank you for your continued efforts to govern and protect our city during this
difficult time. We are also very grateful for your communication and open-minded
approach to both community and business stakeholder feedback.
We are writing to share some exciting news. It is no secret that the MXE district on South
Beach (District),has continued to be a prioritized discussion item between and among city
officials, stakeholders and residents. The District was a challenge prior to the pandemic
and will continue to be one once this pandemic is over without proper adaptation and
action. But, as Winston Churchill is credited to have said, "never let a crisis go to waste".
In times of crisis there is an opportunity for great leaders to rise to the occasion in ways
that they could not in times of normal.
In that spirit, and with the determination to seize the opportunity for improvement, the
stakeholders of the District, specifically the Ocean Drive Association, Washington Avenue
BID, Collins Improvement Association, and the Espanola Way Association have formed
an alliance. This alliance is compromised of the stakeholders in all the major corridors in
the District. *Note:as of July 241h, the Lincoln Road BID joined the coalition.
The purpose of this alliance is to: i) unify the conversation about the future of the District,
ii) try to focus the dialogue with the city make it as productive as possible, and most
importantly, iii)join with the city to promote the development of a comprehensive urban
plan to elevate all of South Beach and make sure that we are positioned to properly claim
our location as one of the most important tourist and residential destinations in world.
This newly formed coalition, South Beach Alliance, urges the city to once again actively
execute the project as indicated in the RFQ NO. 2019-234-ND for a Land Use, Mobility
and Economic Development Study of the Entertainment District, to include Espanola Way
and urgently finalize an agreement with Zyscovich Architects (Bernard Zyscovich) and
Town Square (Jerome Barth) to develop an urban plan for the District. This plan should
focus comprehensively on all the elements that make any urban environment great (e.g.
traffic patterns(vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian), lighting, landscaping, signage, among
many others).
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We need experts such as Bernard Zyscovich, Jerome Barth and others to help us properly
plan the future of South Beach. We must expeditiously conclude this urban planning
discussion and execution as a foundation. We all share a common goal: A clean, safe,
and forward-thinking South Beach that delivers on its brand and experiential
promise.
We believe that there is no other location in the country that combines what we have: (i)
magnificent beaches, (ii) compelling architecture, (iii) unparalleled hospitality venues,
(iv)bountiful arts and cultural programming and (v) an international feel, all while located
in the domestic United States. Let's go get some excellent professional advice and
quickly try some thoughtful ideas, all with the goal of doing something really impactful.
We look forward to our continuing discussion and would welcome the opportunity to speak
with any of you individually about this urgent matter.
Thank you for your continued leadership.
Jonathan Plutzik, Chairman
Ocean Drive Association,
Andrew Resnick, Chairman
Washington Avenue BID
Scott Robins, President
Espanola Way Association
Mario Courtney, Founder
Collins Improvement Association
David Berg, Co-Chair
South Beach BID Partners, Inc.
Lyle Stern, Vice President
Lincoln Road BID-
*Added July 24, 2020
CC: Rafael Granado,City Clerk
Eric Carpenter,Assistant City Manager
Troy Wright, Executive Director WAVE
Ceci Velasco, Executive Director ODA
Tim Schmand, Executive Director LRBID
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ZYSCOVICH j SCOPE OF WORK
A LAND USE, MOBILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY OF THE CULTURE, ART AND MIXED-USE
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT(MXE)
OVERVIEW:Zyscovich will serve as the prime consultant responsible for developing a District-wide Urban Design
and Mobility Framework Plan vision and strategic action plan for the City's Culture, Art and Mixed-Use
Entertainment District(MXE District). Under the direction of the City,Zyscovich will have lead responsibility for
overall team coordination related to the development of urban design strategies and recommendations required
to create and develop the Plan vision and recommended Action Plan and present the findings to the public.
We propose the tasks outlined in this proposal to be aligned with the desire to advance the following goals:
• Support the implementation of context-sensitive design and multi-modal recommendations that meet the
needs of all street users throughout the City's MXE District;
• Balance community values, economic development goals and mobility needs;
• Increase safe access for people who walk and bike to and within the district and achieve higher quality
user experience;and,
• Review and recommend changes to the land uses and zoning that will further the objectives of the district.
The following Scope of Work outlines our process for creating a strategic and implementable plan to include the
following two distinct components:
1. Ocean Drive, Street Ends and Lummus Park-Analysis and Pilot Project(s)
2. Culture Art and Mixed-Use Entertainment District-Analysis and Pilot Project(s)
Both components will address creative placemaking strategies and interventions for the MXE District with a focus
on the urban integration of mobility and economics related to land use,zoning and utilization of the corridors. Our
approach integrates visioning, physical planning, and design with the City's ongoing and/or planned economic
development and capital improvement projects, city planning efforts and overall vision for the District's future.
The Zyscovich Team will work in close collaboration with the City to develop a Pilot Project for Ocean Drive for
implementation and monitoring and prepare urban design recommendations for the MXE District overall that reflect
the findings of the urban design and land use analysis, the economic assessment and the transit and mobility
analysis, as described herein.
PROJECT AREA: The boundaries of the Culture, Art and Mixed-Use Entertainment District (MXE District) as
defined by the City of Miami Beach encompasses the area between Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive and 5th
Street to 17th Street, including Collins Avenue and side streets.
THE ZYSCOVICH TEAM:The Zyscovich Project Team (Consultant) will be the following:
• ZYSCOVICH ARCHITECTS — Prime Consultant — Land Use, Urban Design, Strategic Planning &
Community Engagement, Pilot Projects
• RAYMOND JUNGLES—Landscape Architecture
• LAMBERT ADVISORY(LA)-Economic Development Services. •
• KITTELSON&ASSOCIATES,INC. (KITTELSON)-Transit and Mobility Planning.
• GEHL-Public Space Strategies
TOWN SQUARE CORP. -Programming and Branding Strategies.
The draft recommendations and final District-wide Urban Design and Mobility Framework Plan with Action
Plan for implementation will be completed in approximately fifteen (15) months.
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The final recommendations and approval processes will depend on the City.The work will be organized into tasks,
each with a series of developmental sub-tasks. Each task will require input and development from identified City
staff and stakeholders.
OCEAN DIME,STOW ENDS AND LIMNS PAIS--ANALYSIS AND PILIN
TASK 1: OCEAN DRIVE FOCUS — CURRENT CONDITIONS ANALYSIS AND INPUT FROM
STAKEHOLDERS
Timeframe: 6-7 months
Deliverable: Summary Presentation materials of review findings
The proposed activities during this task can be summarized as follows:
■ Understand the existing conditions of the area as relates to concerns and issues on Ocean Drive at this
time.
■ Define a preferred pilot project along the corridor for implementation and monitoring.
• Complete a presentation and summary based on the Consultant Team's review and covering
stakeholders' input with City input.
During this phase of work,the Zyscovich Team will begin by Defining the concerns and issues on Ocean Drive;
Identify Key Opportunities for a Pilot Project; and, Develop a Preferred Pilot Project for implementation and
monitoring.The work during this initial task encompasses the following subtasks:
SubTask 1.1: Stakeholder and Community Virtual Meetings
During this subtask,Zyscovich will lead a series of virtual meetings that will take input from key stakeholders and
community interests to define the concerns and issues on Ocean Drive at this time. This initial task is intended
to develop the means by which a consensus can be formed around the objectives for a pilot project in the corridor
that can address the business,tourist and local interests.
SubTask 1.2: Select and Design the Preferred Pilot Project for Implementation and Monitoring
The Zyscovich team will develop alternate scenarios for the Ocean Drive pilot project design that will be evaluated
by the City and the stakeholders. The elements to be looked at initially will include the entire street section east
of the eastern property line, including Lummus Park,and understand relevant components including:
o General Corridor Conditions including Context and Influences
o Existing Concentrations of Uses
o Unique Corridor Characteristics including Urban Barriers and Constraints
o Major Property Holdings
o General Density and Building Massing
o Historic Development Patterns and Structures
o Public Amenities: Parks, Open Space, and Beachfront
o Cultural and Entertainment Uses
o Tree Coverage
o General Parking Locations
o Overall Street Grid and Connectivity
o General Streetscapes and Types
o Developments Approved and in Process and Public Projects including understanding of potential impacts
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• Understanding of City's vulnerabilities to sea level rise and approach through its stormwater program and
land use amendments (City to address and provide information)
Once these considerations are reviewed, the Zyscovich Team will develop pilot project options to arrive at a
preferred solution and take the design through concept phase at which time the City will determine the best way
to design and implement the pilot project. Once implemented,the Zyscovich Team will monitor the success and
issues with the pilot project and adapt the design to the objective.
The Zyscovich Team's proposed Pilot Project design shall focus on enhancing the appearance and functionality
of the public right-of-way and public spaces through the use of specific design elements. Our conceptual design
will take into consideration a range of urban design and landscape architecture components with the purpose of
increasing vibrancy, attractiveness and safety, promote pedestrian activity, and enhance connectivity between
neighboring streets and local cultural anchors within the corridor.The Preferred Pilot Project will lay out solutions
for implementation and monitoring. The design components to be considered are as follows:
Urban Life and Public Realm:
• Definition of public spaces, amenities and open space including civic areas such as plazas,pocket parks,
sidewalks/median etc.
• Strengthening sense of place, identity, and aesthetics through the identification of opportunities for
enhancing the retail/commercial experience and for reorganizing/prioritizing public space and
programming.
• Increasing vibrancy and attractiveness by use of landscape/streetscape design including strategic tree
species, shrubs planting systems, art, sculpture,furniture, play and exercise equipment, and their
locations.
• Development of a public landscaping approach for the corridor which interacts with the surrounding
private properties as well as the historic and architectural character and scale of the corridor in order to
promote pedestrian activity with a focus on both tourist and resident uses and gathering spaces in the
corridor.
• Incorporating recommendations for the newly created BID that address marketing, branding, and event
programming in service of a larger vision for the corridor.
• Incorporates safety and security measures including Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED) principles.
Mobility,Connectivity and Transportation:
• Defining a corridor network and circulation for connecting shuttles,trolley,and/or bus routes,emergency
vehicle access, automobiles,bicycles and pedestrians.
• Developing multi-modal connectivity solutions between destinations along the corridor through an
enhanced system of bike-lanes,transit stops and pedestrian facilities.
• Producing thoughtful treatment of street intersections and medians, ensuring safe and continuous
pedestrian and bicycle passage along the entire length of the corridor.
• Addressing public parking including on street parking,freight loading zones,public parking structures as
a joint venture between private property owner(s)and the City,private parking facilities available for public
use, parking requirements, uniform valet program (i.e.Design District).
• Considering automobile traffic and parking under the assumption that the corridor is not restricted to its
current configuration and has the potential for limited parking and no loading.
Art and Landscape:
• Landscape and appropriate plant palette
• Street lighting and sidewalk/public space lighting.
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• Street furniture including trash and recycling containers.
• Art in public places
• Special event programming
• Wayfinding and signage
• Developing minimum planting standards based on industry best practices for planting treatment,
irrigation, suspended pavement systems,etc.
• Installing desirable environmentally appropriate groundcover,trees, and/or shrubs is of high priority.
Specimens recommended must be able to thrive in a coastal environment, be drought tolerant, and
strong enough to withstand the public by-way and climate forces.
SubTask 1.3: Review Existing MXE.District
The physical design of the project is tied to the land use and zoning. This task will look at the way in which the
regulatory issues can be changed or enhanced to predict a balanced outcome for all the constituent interests of
Ocean Drive.
In addition,during this task the Zyscovich Team will also look at the economic challenges inherent in the properties
in general and make recommendations for how to balance the profit centers affecting each property. This will be
reviewed in the context of modifications that will look at Ocean Drive, the street ends approaching Ocean Drive
and Lummus Park as well as determine of any changes should be proposed during the pilot project.
SubTask 1.4: Review of Impact to Street ends and Collins Avenue
Since the City is already moving forward with the pilot project on Washington Avenue, the decisions made for
Ocean Drive will have an impact on Collins and the connecting streets between. The Zyscovich Team will review
and coordinate the proposed Pilot Projects to anticipate and potentially suggest what happens in these areas.
SubTask 1.5: Presentation
During this subtask, the Zyscovich Team will present the process undertaken to define the Ocean Drive Pilot
Project and final recommendations. Information will be collected and assembled into a final presentation
document that will outline the process of arriving at the proposed recommendations and action items that need
to be undertaken for implementation.The information will be presented at a public meeting.
SWUM ART AND MIXED-USE ENIIERTA IIIENT DISTIUT ANALYSIS AND PILOT
TASK 2A OVERALL DISTRICT—EXISTING CONDITIONS AND MOBILITY REVIEW
Timeframe: 3-4 months
Deliverable: Summary Presentation materials of review findings
SubTask 2A.1: Meeting with City Department leads and staff for Washington and Collins
During this task, Zyscovich will lead two-hour meeting with key City Department leads and staff to understand
existing/ongoing planning efforts; establish project goals and key focus areas; and, develop a shared vision and
understanding of the required Study outputs and outcomes.The meeting will enable an in-depth discussion and
initial assessment of issues and opportunities for the District and result in strategic alignment of goals and
objectives of the District to guide the planning process.
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SubTask 2A.2: Review of Previous and Ongoing Land Use Planning,Economic and Transportation Studies
The City shall provide the Zyscovich Team with all relevant and appropriate previous studies for the City so that
those findings can be incorporated as appropriate into the current research for this study. This shall not be an
exhaustive study into prior work but shall be a cursory review to understand previous conclusions and
recommendations as well as help establish a clear definition of the existing conditions and problems within the
district and identifies the study area's issues and opportunities as relates to land use, urban design, economic
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vitality and placemaking conditions and goals,transportation and parking.
SubTask 2A.3: Mobility Review
The mobility trial of the Washington and Collins Pilot Projects will be reviewed and evaluated. The Zyscovich
Team will provide input to the both pilot projects which will be conceptually agreed or already implemented by
this time.There will be a cognitive absorption of the proposed City transportation proposals so that there can be
a conceptual approach for the transportation that can be carried forward into the planning of the district.This task
will include Team's observations and comments on the Pilot Projects as well as include assumptions of Future
Travel Patterns and Multimodal Needs'impacts on Land Use within the district.
TASK 2B ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT LAND USE,ZONING AND ECONOMICS FOR AN INTEGRATED
CULTURE ART AND MIXED-USE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Timeframe: 3-4 months
Deliverable: Summary of Surveys and Findings Report and Sketches
SubTask 2B.1: Economic Overview and explore New Opportunities
The Zyscovich Team will analyze and lead discussions of opportunities and approach to change regarding the
economic performance of buildings within the District. Based on this analysis,Zyscovich will evaluate options
that would enable a more balanced and efficient means of utilizing each corridor to its potential. This evaluation
will consider the review of land use concepts being proposed to advise on potential outcomes.
With an understanding of economic and market conditions that will impact planning (and revitalization) efforts,
the opportunity to link the economic program to physical planning will be addressed.to this extent,we will be
able to provide comprehensive insight into issues such as:
• How can the City identify the opportunity within any given study area be strengthened? Upon
evaluation of certain architectural and design attributes within each area, we may provide
recommendations as to how to make use of existing features to market the area and improve the
identity by building upon existing assets.
• How does the City provide adequate diversification of land uses to create functional clusters?
The success of a community often depends on an adequate mix of land uses.We will help to identify
strengths and weaknesses in the existing mix of uses and provide insight into improvements as
needed. This is particularly important within a diverse geographic study area for which land use
regulation is needed to link distinct areas.
• How does the City improve pedestrian mobility and create sense of place? An inventory and
relationship analysis of existing access routes,public transportation,landscape features,and activity
centers will be integrated into the planning analysis and assessment of redevelopment opportunities
to understand how to better time the implementation of capital improvements to economic and
market opportunities.
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• What does the City need to do to establish the organizational framework to best manage the
implementation of policy changes and provide for long term funding needs? This component will
focus on developing a budget for managing the capital and ongoing operating aspects of the district,
and detailing those revenue sources (i.e. sponsorship/fees) which the City may be able to grow in
order to broaden the fiscal foundation to support improvements and operations.
SubTask 20.2: Review Land Use and Zoning Regulations and Explore Enhancements
During this task, Zyscovich will review the existing land use and zoning regulations related to permitted uses and
the consequences and behaviors resulting from these uses and regulations.An assessment will be made on those
parts of the regulatory framework that need change or further restriction so that the problems of the MXE district
due to regulations can be identified and documented.
SubTask 20.3: Concept for Lummus Park Improvements that enhance Ocean Drive
During this task,the Zyscovich Team will create and test design concepts that can be iconic and transformational
for Lummus Park in order to establish a consensus for a redefined Ocean Drive.
TASK 3: URBAN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR MXE DISTRICT WITH ACTION
PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Timeframe: 6-7 months
Deliverable: Workshop Presentation + Workshop Summary Report for each Workshop to include a
condensed overview of all input and outcomes. Final Plan Report containing the District-wide
Urban and Economic Development Framework Plan with Action Plan indicating prioritization of
projects for near-and long-term implementation.
SubTask 3.1: Review and Comment on performance of PILOT PROJECTS
During this task,the Zyscovich Team will review the progress and efficacy of Washington Ave, Ocean Drive and
Lummus Park pilot projects and monitor the success of the temporary relocation of transit to Collins. This
analysis will result in a series of recommendations for any changes and/or enhancements to ongoing projects.
SubTask 3.2: Visioning Workshop for the entire district
This task will be conducted in parallel or during work being developed under Tasks above. During this visioning
workshop, invited Stakeholder Groups and BIDs will convene to discuss and define goals and priorities for the
study, set a direction for the planning process and potential actions, and formulate a shared vision to serve as a
baseline for the framework strategy
SubTask 3.3: Public Workshops
Zyscovich will conduct(2)two workshops to obtain stakeholder input critical to the development of the visioning,
strategies, and options for an Urban Planning and Economic Mobility Framework for the MXE District. Core
Activities for the (2)two Workshops shall include:
• Review existing conditions and contextual study materials,engagements and analysis to date;
• Design and prepare workshop materials and presentations;
• Facilitate Y�day virtual workshop;
• Synthesize input and initial recommendations including observations from Pilot Projects; and,
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• Develop illustrated vision, principles, and success criteria based on workshop outcomes,to support the
larger Urban and Economic Framework,and present back to the City for input.
We have identified the following (2) two Workshops with invited stakeholders to be held as input/ visioning
sessions. Each Workshop will focus on specific topic areas as follows:
Workshop 1 -District Characteristics, Urban Design and Placemaking
Workshop 2—Transportation, Land Use and Zoning
Workshop 1 FOCUS- District Characteristics, Urban Design and Placemaking
Zyscovich, together with Gehl, will work with the wider project team to design and facilitate a workshop that
uncovers the long-term vision for public space use in the MXE District and establish success metrics around the
life the District wants to define and create, which will guide the Framework plan.The workshop purpose is to:
• Create a common understanding with the core stakeholders and wider public
• Gather input from core stakeholders to refine the criteria for success and define guiding principles that
will be reflected in the Framework Plan
• Develop an engaging,focused vision for a desirable and functional District
Workshop topics shall include:
• Site walk with the team and invited stakeholders to selected areas of the District to observe behaviors
and identify challenges and opportunities
• Identify interim/iterative activation projects to engage stakeholders and test the developing vision through
street level, experimental projects or events.
• Success criteria, including definition of qualitative and quantitative metrics to evaluate projects and
programs,once implemented.We will lay a foundation for people centered metrics that the City can refine
over time and that can be included in the final Framework and Action Plan.
• A brainstorming session to capture initial ideas, concerns, and ambitions related to what success looks
like.
• Questions may include:
o What experiences do we want to have on Ocean Drive?Washington Ave? Collins Avenue?And
in the wider District?How might we address challenges with perception today?
o Who is the audience?What combination of programming/activation will invite current visitors to
spend more time and anticipated future and desired future visitors to the District overall?
o How can the design of the public realm foster the perception and behavior changes desired?
o Where could programming be deployed and at what times of day to optimize public participation
and use for specific goals/objectives?
o Seasonality—How•will programming/activation strategies need to adapt throughout the year?
Workshop 2 FOCUS—Transportation, Land Use and Zoning
Zyscovich, Kittelson and Lambert Advisory will present findings of the previous analysis and assessment work
and elicit input from workshop participants on specific topics as pertains to mobility, connectivity, retail,tourism,
arts, culture and entertainment uses and demands; and land use and zoning.
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SubTask 3.4: Guiding Principles and Urban Design Strategies with Priorities and Action Plan
During this task,the Zyscovich Team will Develop guiding principles, urban design strategies and action plan incl
project prioritization for the district and specific to Washington Ave, Collins Ave and Ocean Drive to include the
following:
• Land Use and Mobility Recommendations
• Economic Development Strategies
• Urban Design Strategies and Landscape Architecture Elements
Project prioritization alternatives and considerations based on previous task assessments and outcomes, market
and economic assessment, transportation/mobility assessment, and community/stakeholder input will be
identified. Major Tasks include the following:
• Identification and on-going development of urban design strategies related to (sub)district placemaking
opportunities; special district repositioning and development strategies; and, programming options. The
Consultant Team will develop specific recommendations based on the selected guiding principles and
priorities. The strategies will address a multitude of issues such as infill development, public/private
opportunities, housing, transit and mobility, street connectivity, streetscape, the public realm and
amenities, sub-districts, etc. both in terms of uses, massing, and open public space, based on the
economic and transit/mobility assessments and recommendations.
• Establish targeted urban design recommendations in coordination with the Consultant Team and the City.
• Establish project priorities and program alternatives for sub-districts which address steps for
implementation, planning initiatives,including policy considerations.
• Produce a comprehensive presentation, in coordination with the City, to be used in presentations and
reviews.
The outcome deliverables under this subtask will be as follows:
• Identify strategies for potential land use and zoning changes and open space. This will be depicted as
site plans and sketches and may include images from the case studies prepared by the economic
consultant and street sections prepared by the transportation consultant;
• Articulate urban design strategies and landscape architecture features to frame the urban integration of
land use,zoning and open space/streetscape design and utilization of the corridors within the district;
• Clarify major policy considerations,as applicable, in coordination with the City;
• Comprehensive Power Point presentation summarizing the recommended strategies. The presentation
will include:
✓ Relevant graphics, diagrams, plans,and sketches (2D&3D)
✓ Consultant team analysis summary and technical input
✓ Summary of established guiding principles, urban design strategies and program alternatives.
✓ Summary/bulleted narrative of key elements and strategies.
SubTask 3.5: Final Public Presentation
Zyscovich will lead a final public presentation of Framework Plan Recommendations. This will be a unified,
coordinated presentation of Consultant Team findings and recommendations in a Final Plan Report: The Urban
Design and Economic Mobility Framework Plan and strategic Action Plan for guiding project development based
on land use,economic,transportation and city policy recommendations,funding and implementation.
SubTask 3.6: Commission Meeting
Attend (1)one City Commission Meeting to present findings and Framework Plan Recommendations.
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SubTask 3.7: Framework Plan with Action Plan
The Urban and Economic Development Framework Plan is intended to identify issues and opportunities and
provide land use, mobility,and economic development recommendations for the overall MXE District and specific
to each of the three major corridors: Ocean Drive,Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue.
The resulting plan will be an actionable plan and the recommendations from the study, as adopted by the City
Commission, will form the basis for more detailed concept and design plans for Washington Avenue, Collins
Avenue and Ocean Drive.
The Zyscovich Team will prepare Final Draft;District-wide Framework Plan with Action Plan outlining specific
strategies and a list of recommendations for targeted district areas as they relate to general overall scale, height,
density and use as well as general guideline recommendations as they relate to the built environment and its
impact on streetscapes, mobility and the public realm.
The developed listing of recommended projects and examples of how the guiding principles can be met in specific
target areas will include both public and private development opportunities to reflect a comprehensive approach
for the District's redevelopment. Components of the project recommendations will include:
Economic Development Recommendations
• Ocean Drive Zone, specifically.
• Collins Avenue Zone, specifically.
• Washington Avenue Zone, specifically.
• District-wide recommendations with a holistic perspective.
Land Use Recommendations (to incorporate Transportation and Mobility Recommendations)
• Ocean Drive Zone, specifically.
• Collins Avenue Zone, specifically.
• Washington Avenue Zone, specifically.
• District-wide recommendations with a holistic perspective.
Recommendations will be presented with:
• Project description
• Implementation strategies
• Sketches
• Prioritization: near and long term,and/or high, medium, low.
A comprehensive Power Point presentation will summarize the Strategies and Projects Prioritization/Development.
The presentation will include:
• Relevant graphics, diagrams, plans, and sketches (2D&3D)
• Summary of the development program and strategies
• Summary/bulleted narrative of key elements.
• The presentation will be printed and bound to serve as a Summary Document
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Miami Beach j LAND USE,MOBILITY&ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY FOR MXE DISTRICT
ZYSCOVICH TEAM-Basic Services Fees
TASK I SUB I DESCRIPTION TASK ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME
1 TASK ' i AND FEES
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I OCEAN DRIVE FOCUS-CURRENT CONDITIONS ANALYSIS AND INPUT FROM STAKEHOLDERS
Stakeholder and Community Virtual Meetin.s Month 9/10-2020
s I.. . , .6-it l 7411t1&t P . i!1{Ti3I i t.iiI11111161711&tit (t Month 10/11/12-2020
_ 11 1.3 ;Review existing MXE district to determine if changes should be pro.used durin. Pilot Pro eet I Month 10/11/12-2020
1.4 Review of impact to street ends and Collins Avenue ,_._.�_........_. _...... �..-_._-_.._.,_._.—i Motnh 1/7/3.2O21____
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1.5 ;Presentation outiinin, .recess taken and final recommendations Month-1-2---20-20
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Summ• presentation materials of review findings. TV
TASK 1 Subtotal Fees 126,500.00
2A OVERALL DISTRICT -EXISTING CONDITIONS AND MOBILITY REVIEW
_ ! 2A.1
Meeting with CAI/with Department leads and staff for Washin-glen and Collins I Month 9/10-2020
2A.2i view of Previous and Ongoing Land Use Plennm,,Economic and Trans.enation Studies Month 10-2020
1 2A.3 Mobility Review including assumptions of Future Travel Patterns and Multimodal Needs'impact on Land Use I (Month 11-2020
Include observations and comments from Pilot Prefects i
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Summ• presentation materials of review findin!s.
_TASK 2A-Subtotal Fees= I $ 49,000.00
2B ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT LANO USE.ZONING AND ECONOMICS OF INTEGRATED ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
128.1 ;Economics Overview and explore new opportunities : !Month 1/2/3/4-2021
2B.2 ;Review Land Use&tonin. regulations and e 4 ore enhancements ' Month 1/2/3/4-2021
I, 2B.3 !Concept for Lummus Park Improvements that enhance Ocean Drive — 'Month 3/4:2021
• Sum Surve s+Findin!s Re.ort and sketches I!
'111111 TASK 2B-Subtotal Fees= 1 $ 116,000.00
3 URBAN&ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PLAN with ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION
3.1 'Review and comment on performance of PILOT PROJECTS_ __ ___'_ Month 5/6-2021
I 3.2 ,Visioning Workshop-for the entire MXE district Month 5-2021
{Public Workshops The Consultant shall conduct two(2) Workshops to obtain public and stakeholder input.
3.3 IlnGude observations from dot pro'ects i Month 6/7-2021
Worksho. 1-District Characteristics,Urban Desi.n and Placemakin,
. I Workshop 2-Transportation.Land Use and Zonin!
3.4 Guiding Principles and Urban Design Strategies with Priorities and Action Plan • Month 8/9:2021 _-
Develop guiding principles,urban design strategies and action plan inti project prioritization for the district !
1 and specific to Washington Ave,Collins Ave and Ocean Drive to include the following: i __—._...
Land Use and Mobil' Recommendations
Economic Development Strategies .-
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I _ I Urban Design Strategies&Landscape Architecture Elements
T 3.5 amF l Public Presentation ' �I
Month 9.2021
I Presentation Framework Plan Recommendations i
3.6 Commission Meetings Month 10-2021
Attend one 1 C' Commission Meetin! presentation of findin!s
3.7 'Framework Plan with Action Plan ___ ___,_,_,.___,` _,_•_ ___.,_ I Month 11-2021y_
Pre. .•r•Fir• rr•r, r'7,it- ii-Fr-me ork Plan with Action Plan i _
. 11111.1.111111.11MWorkshop Presentation+Workshop Summary Report for each Workshop to include a condensed overview I
of all input and outcomes.Final Plan Report containing the District-wide Urban and Economic Development
'Framework Plan with Action Plan indicating prioritization of projects for near and long term implementation.
__TASK 3-Subtotal Fees= 1 $ 260,500.00
TOTAL BASIC SERVICES FEES= S 552.000.00
NOTES:
(1).Baseline Surveys under Task 28.1 totaling$60,000 are NOT included in Total Fees.Each survey is estimated to be$30,000.Surveys to be conducted must be
City-approved.The wank is to be developed under the direction of Lambert Advisory.
Additional Services/Reimbursable Expenses:
(a)The Study of TOR Options and Analysis of Competitive advantage/disadvantages of the Study Area are Additional Services to be discussed with City.
(b).Presentation quality physical models,SO computer models,renderings,or animations and Conceptual presentation quality renderings are not included in the Basic
Services Fees.
(c).Cost estimating services are not included In the Basic Services Fees.
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