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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW-CRA-1996-04-29-Discussion Item 07�J- &^,+ 7 il"11) 7-1-1.l RIVERSIDE PROJECT 1.,a� G FACTS & STATUSREPORT Location A triangular piece of land in the western portion of downtown Miami. It is bounded by N.W. 5 th street ont the north, I-95 expressway on the east, and the Miami River on the west and south. Major Opportunities 1) The redevelopment of the Miami River edge with restaurants ,cafes, marinas , fisheries, markets, entertainment / retail, . Also the availability of boat slips 2) Lummus Park, it history and the potential, to develop a folk life center. 3) Availability of vacant, undeveloped land for redevelopment purposes( for housing and river related purposes ) within walking distance from downtown. 4) Availability of a large amount of City owned properties by the river edge. 5) Availability of the Scottish Rite Temple. 6) Area's history and the availability of historic housing sites that could be rehabilitated. 7) Proximity to downtown Miami /Brickell employment centers (approx. 90,000 employees within one mile radius). Projects status ! The access to the Miami River will be improved . W. Flagler street traffic flow will be changed by the summer of 1996 to allow west bound traffic to the riverside. e Downtown Miami Community Development Coalition will analyze potential housing sites on N.W. 4' street between N.W. 4" and 5" avenues for approximately 75-100 affordable housing units (rental -vs - ownership) in order to determine the scale, density, and financing strategies. • DDA established the Riverside District as one of their target neighborhoods and they will market it for redevelopment. The City is expected to enter into a joint partnership with DDA for redevelopment purposes. The City is considering an interlocal agreement with DDA for the redevelopment of retail/entertainment, marinas, and other riverfront uses. e The City is working with The Historical Association of South Florida and a consultant for the feasibility of a folk life center at Lummus Park. • The city is requesting $ 1,000,000 from the Trust for Public Land - future County bond issue - for the improvements of the river edge and Lummus Park. 15Gu SS'� SEOPWilml� FiWTAPPM!'M RkvAq M MIAMI RIVERSIDE Stephen P. Clark, Mayor Wifredo (Willy) Gort, Vice -Mayor Joe Carollo, Commisioner Miller J. Dawkins, Commissioner J.L. Plummer, Commisioner Cesar H. Odio, City Manager Prepared by City of Miami Department of Community Planning and Revitalization Jack L. Luft, Director Arleen R. Weintraub, Assistant Director Jose R. Casanova, Jr., Project Manager Olga Garcia, Computer Graphics Janet Watson, Typist III SEOPW/C� 2 N Miami Riverside Revitalization Plan Facts Location: The study area is a triangular piece of land in the western portion of downtown Miami, and is bounded by N.W. 5th Street on the north, I-95 expressway on the east and the Miami River on the south and west. The Neighborhood: It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Miami and south Florida. The buildings that exist in the area represent a variety of residential building types that once flourished within downtown Miami. Historic buildings include East Coast Fisheries, Wagner House, Fort Dallas Barracks, Scottish Rite Temple and the Atlantic gas station. Existing Land Use: The northern and middle portions of the neighborhood are occupied by single to medium density (up to 13-story high) residential development, Lummus Park, some governmental and institutional uses, and liberal commercial uses. The eastern portion of the neighborhood is occupied by parking lots under the I-95 expressway. The western and southern portions are occupied by river -related restaurants, seafood markets, seafood distribution, commercial shipping/cargo loading and marinas. �i5Cu Sh I ��- SEOPW/CRAB 2 ,1 Existing Zoni= Most of the existing zoning is SD-4 (Waterfront Industrial), SD-15 (River Quandrant Mixed -Use), R-4 (Multifamily High -Density Residential), G-I (Governmental and Institutional) and 0 (Office). There is also C-1 (Restricted Commercial) and C-2 (Liberal Commercial). Fisheries/Seafood Restaurants: Although the functions of fisheries along the Miami River are primarily storage and distribution, the Miami River continues to be the principal focal paint in Dade County for unloading the catch of the local fishing fleet. Lobster and fish traps and fishing boats can be seen at different spots` along the river' edge. Three seafood restaurants are located on the riverside. Marinas/Boat Slips: Recreational boats can be seen on old aerial photographs of the area from approximately NW 1st to 4th Streets. Commercial boats can be seen from I-95 (at SW 3rd Street) to NW 1st street, and from NW 4th to 5th Streets. Recreational and commercial boat slips are very important to the future development of the area. { River Edge: Presently the river edge is unimproved, and in some portions is in an I unsafe condition. Traffic Circulation: Vehicular access from downtown is through NW 4th, 3rd, 1st, W. Flagler Street, SW 2nd and SW 3rd street. Vehicular access from the west is through NW Sth, 4th, 2nd and SW 1st Streets. Access from the north is through NW 3rd Avenue and from the south is through SW 2nd Avenue. w ►5C:c,l SEOPWXRA' ExU= The eastern portion of the neighborhood is well served by Department of Off -Street -Parking lots located under the 1-95 expressway. The properties adjacent to the Miami River have parking deficiencies due mostly to the narrow configuration of the existing parcels. SEOPWICIW 2.1 : � 7ANNo UMP ® .. T. N.a.WM+ o oM u en�0 trr+l m a .w frs..w � fwry M R4 w/ Ywwr O 4rYw ®n wwor.w WN e.r b d.— of.r Q mrmN*AW.0f.i d ZONING W F L A G L E R 5 T N W 5 5 T SEOPW/h 3 rn 2.1 N Problems • Crime, and illegal activities • Poor image • Poor visual environment • Trash and debris on public and private properties • Poor signage and accessibility • Building facade deterioration • Poor maintenance of private properties by owner/tenant • Parking shortage by the river edge W sEOPW/ Opportunities Three major opportunities consists of: 1. The redevelopment of the Miami River edge with restaurants, cafes, fisheries, market, (Fisherman's Wharf type), entertainment retail, Miami history and the arts. The availability of boat ships is another opportunity. 2, Availability of vacant, undeveloped land for redevelopment purposes (for housing and for river related purposes) within walking distance of downtown Miami. Availability of alarge amount of City -owned properties by the Miami River. 3. Proximity to downtown Miami employees and other tourist oriented/cultural facilities. Other Opportunities • Large concentration of City of Miami employees at the river edge (near future) • Accessibility by boat, car, tram (future), I-95 (regional), Metrorail (regional), and within walking distance from downtown Miami. • Availability of historic housing sites for rehabilitation • Lummus Park • Area's history Availability of the Scottish Rite Temple. • Potential extension of the Miami River -walk. 9EOPW/CRA 2.1 I f UAL J L I 11-T, J LELLL I LL I I N W 5 S1 4- -1-7-T7 1777 U. 7 T 4 . 1-j N DWOWN RAIAW Luminus U Miami III Hi 7-1 T ill i t J w 1 5 T 7. J.1 J. W F L A G L E R S T S T IT . F > td S W I S T T f I vo O The Miami River S T T > ped land Restaurants, fishcrics) (with vamnVunderdevclo 2. Potential Residential S T l :: _L L Redevelopment sites SO Historic Housing F ODowntown Miami Proximity OMctrorail Station (Regional connection) lonal connection) Govermental IT O (1-95 Expressway T Concentration Reg Q Parking availability Em ployees S W 5 S T -jW S T6. >: 5 NJ .6 5 T S w 6 S I I T FT! F T 14 OPPORTUNITIES SEOPW/CRA' 2T,- Riverside - UCR Crimes 160 140 120 100 80 "x. 60 -' -ter 3r: 40 20 F' 0: 1992 1993 1994 1995 MurderlManslau Rape Robbery Agg. Assault Burglary larceny Vehicle Theft Ji NW 5 s 7 TI-7 1"T" j J-1 T-11 IT ul W FLAGLER S T E F LL—LLLYL, Ll 5 W- 1 S T 5—w 2 S T • Lj LL LLjE.— I id Ij 7 -,1 !]s w .6. S T s w 6 5 T r :, CITY OWNED PROPERTIES SEOPW�CRA OPPORTUNITIES North Parking under 1-95 SEOPWICPA Design Concept • Preserve views of the Miami River. Encourage new development that maximize views to the river and downtown Miami and minimize visual obstructions of the river. • Encourage design elements such as balconies, terraces. • Encourage the reconstruction of existing boat slips • Provide open air/tropical atmosphere. • Promote pedestrian walking facilities by the river edge and on the streets. Encourage the extension of the riverwalk. • Encourage attractive visual environment with its own architectural identity or with identity that relates the area's history. • Encourage an environment that attracts visitors (including tourists) to come and eat fresh fish and fish related products that come to the district directly from fishing boats (Fisherman's Wharf concept) • Develop an attractive pedestrian environment connecting the study area with downtown Miami. • Provide shade. • Provide attractive signage, banners and lighting. • Preserve and upgrade historic housing facing Lummus Park. • Provide new mid -rise housing (up to 12 stories) that maximize views to the river and downtown. Provide ample setbacks at NW 3rd Avenue. Consider pedestrian arcades at NW 3rd Avenues. • Provide basic and attractive neighborhood retail services at NW 5th Avenue. « Encourage facade treatment programs to upgrade existing facades `DI S _ SF OPw/CRAB 942 ............ 0 It W. FLAGLER �1A VX ST. X-M" TUTMI III illim! 111111111 Bum \-JTM-M-MTT -w-ItEw hA . �" ,\ .. �1 ILI' ST.,*;7A =-.Z. A vs 00 �* UJU-1 & N j U L1111 11.11 Ll I i ill L till J.H.11 UK.i !all `-!1MfqL.RjjLjfWQTITlTR1/ 4 W., ST. TI A? 7 Ilk ru 01 tip LL— OPPORTUNITIES South Parking under 1.95 sBo,pw/ . CRA N W 5 S T Medium 0enstty 4 W 1 S T Residential (3-10 stories) 1 Neighborhood Commercial (� l Rehabilitation of Historic Structures W F L A G L E R S T �•�/ Institutional i ° Seafood Distribution .� I Restaurants/Cafes S W 1 S 1 Seafood Distrlbution/Market/Cafes 3 Pump Station s (P� Government Institution i I + i Boat Slip f ! Board Walk Rm RaaldanDaFealaung ! ++ l i TTf II t ii ! II i � - r -1 ' 4l �U S l I i sw s sT , III�� ij .1>4 6 ....,5.. T . - - - S w 6 ' S T "f i i ; 1 i I I ;vi_�—IT I DESIGN CONCEPT �-- SaorwiCRA r ti RIVERSIDE CONCEPT )>),5 6o 54014-1- SEOPWXRA��2. J�