LTC 294-2023 Support For Lincoln Road Improvements East of Washington AvenueMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
No.
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk M
June 28, 2023
SUPPORT FOR LINCOLN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS EAST OF WASHINGTON
AVENUE
Attached please find a letter from Wendy Kallergis, President of the Greater Miami and the
Beaches Hotel Association.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673. 7 411.
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LTC 294-2023
GREATER? MIAMI & THE BEACHES
HOTEL ASSOCIATION
Mayor and Commissioners
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive, 4th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Re: Support for Lincoln Road Improvements East of Washington Avenue
Dear Mayor and Commissioners:
In recent years, many of our members have expressed concern with crime,
homelessness, and visual blight along the eastern portion of the Lincoln Road corridor. I
understand that the City is in discussions with the owners of the Ritz Carlton and
Sagamore hotels for a program that will significantly improve the eastern end of Lincoln
Road and am writing to express our full support for those efforts.
East of Collins Avenue (100 block). As the major pedestrian entrance to the Beachwalk,
the area of Lincoln Road east of Collins is in serious need of improvement. I understand
that the City is considering changes to the road and sidewalks to enhance pedestrian
safety and a more fluid passage of vehicular traffic, as well as a newly designed beach
access and Beachwalk improvements. This project is long overdue. The current
pedestrian access in this area is unpleasant and dangerous for tourists and residents
alike. The plan prepared by the Ritz Carlton and Sagamore hotels for these
improvements would decidedly improve the quality of life for local residents and
pedestrians.
Between Collins and Washington (200-30 blocks). I also understand that the City is
reviewing a concept plan prepared by the owners of the Ritz Carlton and Sagamore
hotels that would, when executed, extend the pedestrian mall east to this area of Lincoln
Road to work in conjunction with the proposed improvements east of Collins Avenue
and create a unique pedestrian experience.
I believe these improvements will be transformative and have a positive impact on the
quality of life for the residents of South Beach and the neglected city center that are long
overdue. I urge you to help make this plan a reality.
Wendy Kallergis
President, Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association