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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM-01-0421DIS IKIIO 1 L P 'hg^ i a- O 'hg^ i a- Bicentennial Park becoming miami's premier park 74 Sk LIP "•�- - .-�'!� , : ,Cf�!1 'i .1".? �.• ..��?�'����� .,yi•.:, .' ��.� a `, c j- * ' ,,�,-, � 1 �-- X41 � •, - � fN� ra``��^ ' r""3333��}� -.fY�T /stij+3^•h. J _v f 1 • '] = �' •-tet,. � `�:r-' . `c � � `�•" .� wlc:��.. � i -• �i �? ' • • � C-• �' l•.. Lar ; � ' ;-�'- 'SR` -=�� I < - r / � /// t � Cit}' of -MiarnS t `s..,\�; �� ._�: :..yr �- % •G� . �� r� 01- 421 A1uy 2001 � - "A Premier Public park" for a New Century The effort to redesign Beenteruual Pack reflects a growing pub.r movemeat to preserve and a t nes public parks in Miami. ft Wows earlier successes in saving due Miami Cade and Virginia Key Park. Bicentennial Park was created at the site of d:e od port of Miami out cl N lard and dedicated on the XXIM amwesary of the American Revolution. it was funded by money from the Parks for People Bond Issue of 1972 Soon after a opened, there were several violent incidents n the park, flue n subsequent years a become a haven for the homeless, with the Kaft Grand Prix race track further denigrating it as a tit pace for publx use 211orrs to redesO Siceraertnial Park were iniWod by the Urban Envimnrnent League shortly before the Mariins baseball team announced their desire to use the abandoned pars for a new •stadium. The UEL led several pubic wales through the unsafe park, persuaded the Bayfront Park Trust to inmate a piarning process under the leadership of Ruth Greenfield, and oversaw the first design workshop in ldlarrdt 2, 2000. In Apra several VEL members helped write a res- olution sponsored by Commissioner Joe Sanchez fommg a committee to redesign Bicentennial Pack as a'premier public park." It was passed unanimously by the City Commission. In July 2, 2000, Commissioner Johnny Winton took charge of the newly forrned Bicer tennial Park Waterfront Renewal group, which was provided with a budget of ;200.000 by the Commission b engage professionals to he!n redesign the park. Witten chose Elizabeth Plater- Zyberk, Dean of the University of Miamds School of Arct►itect ue and Gregory Bush, President of the Urban Environment League, as vice Chairs, Bob Weinreb as coordiraor, and created four suboommrttees that were staffed by volunteers. These were the Baywal k Committee, a Neighborhood linkage Commdtee, a Design and Program Committee and a mance Committee. Several televised public hearings were held in the tall at 2000, including one in which park expert Peter Mamik and Ann Breen and Dick Rigby of'N2shington's Waterfront !.,enter, provdad examples and commentary fftdt proved valuable to the group's growing sense of possibility for the park On February 10, 2001- more titan 350 people showed thea support and participated in the Cwailittee's all day charre><e'deskgn workshop that was led by Dover, Kohl & Pwtrrers. Several dozen tables of people came up with desi� for the park and their vis+ats were even- tuatby synthesized by mover, Kohl & Partners into three drawings that were presented for dis- cussion to the Commission and the pkrW on May 10. OrerdK the aoleak efforts of hundreds of people also helped persuade the Martins to seek a site for their stades m :he Miarni River. As of this writing, patience has pad off as more and more people reatfze the vakie in taking the time to create a well planned and world class park on the most valuable piece of waterfront land in South FW& Everyone invoked tropes tont a may be but ft first d a series of cnporiart efforts th revitalize downtown Miami and is waterfront. —Gregory Bush —•t .� on '-A!?!'er Foeman oxv, Cleik Bicentennial Park / Waterfront Benewal Committee Chairperson Commissioner Johnny 4Ynton Vice -Chairpersons Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk Gregory Bush Design bk Program Subcommittee Co -Chairpersons- Mancarmen Martinez Bonnie Socka tone Baywalk Subcommittee Co -Chairpersons- Lavinia Freeman Sieve Reoch Finance Subcommittee Cobh rpetsons- Jim Murley Bun Starrett Community Linkage Subcommittee Chairperson- Bernice Butler 41- 421 L` 0 01- 421 Bicentennial Park 4 a becoming miami's premier park prepared by ` s' r _ Dover, Kohl & Partners I Urban Design a k' r5 .7.1w Piaing Teams nn� Dover, Kohl & Partners ZHA James Dougherty, Mary Berkholder Sttt)aqttead loft? the po b0c Victor Dover Sandra Newman record in oon - v n with Joseph Kohl Sarah 'Woodworth j j-,� on t N Ibrahim Mohacseb Don Zuchelli Walter Foetnan Jim Murphy Dty Cie* L` 0 01- 421 Sub.—,.Ured into iha pub-'ic t t-6 • eco 1.11 ',Afeha- Fae-an 4 Bicentennial Park` becoming miami's premier park V.. 4 Mix- a Park? Vision to Reality Key Ingredients to Successfid Parks 3 Three Approaches to a Renewed Park 4 M7 -4, V 0 Ce -r. -sl Pa -k n N'TA. Y,•; has Icr oxen •-e models_, urbar, :alas .� MMMUP211111 A" 5e ral P;rk r Ole- mark. Hoorn is � ;on Great public spaces define the irna-e and character of mature cities. Think of Central Park in New York, the Niall in IGashington DC, or the squares in Savannah. Think of the most publicized image of Greater Miami: that famous view of Lummus Park in South Beach with the Deco buildings along Oce2r. Drive in the back,mund. If we look at great cities. three inherent qualities appear again and again. First. they are nrallurhle places. Second. they have consistentk interesting rarrlrtecturr. And third. thcv have high-quality ruhlir spaces. This ;s no coincidence— it happens by design. I-Vhv is Bicentennial Park sc► important in the minds of so many folks? It is the last. best oppor, unit` to create a ;-•reat public space on the Downtow-n Miami water - Why a Park? Ir Lummus park n'-Ammi Burt :s `ama; by the Art Dere bu;dirgs. SubzrlikQd i -fC 9%* Pubit 4 Wj,'_rF Foeman 01- 421 1 • 6 A Competitive Advantage: Making Miami the Best IL recolt In (Cyan nitein ��: Nwltet Foeman ;,iiyy �letlt; On the business side, if Downtown Miami %wants to create a com- petitive advantage in the new rcunonn- and be a desirable pLce to live, ssork and play, then Dwvntown needs exceptional green- spaces. Wiring alone wori t do it; for instance. ?%4any downtowns are building "carrier hotels," and while our NAP (Network Access Point), is a fantastic step to luring New Economy businesses and workers into the region, the NAP :,lune will not create the deci- sive competitive advantage. Economic development depends on Ie ring the companies and their employees to this city when they could chuose from many other cities or suburbs. Their decision will depend on the high quality of life offered by each city. Knowledge workers. for exam- ple, are in high demand and they set their own standards. Therefore open space and natural beauty are not luxuries but necessities. According to Linku:g the .Ve:v Economy to ike Litrwle Community, published by the Irvine Foundation, businesses pick locations where knowledge workers wish to live. New Economy is employees seek a "distinctive quality of life;" this includes seeking cities where there is access to the "natural environment as an important and compatible clement of the community" If I)envnto%vn Miami is to evolve into the suitable hub of the exceptional world-class city we all visualize, a more livable and walkable place, then Bicentennial Park is central to the effort. An Amenity to the Existing Community Ultimately the park serves not only the region but manY sur- rounding neighborhoods, including Downto%%n. Oserxowr.. Parkwest and the Omni area. The park can be an asst to these adjacent communities. Currently, these neighborhocxis do not have enough park space and. despite their proximity, they lack a sufficient sense of connection to Biscavne Bay. A new, redeveloped Bicentennial Park mill establish a better con- nection to the waterfront, increase the amount of greenspace for these neighborhoods, and foster civic pride. epi: ccs - 711 a Vift c: 5CWe1nW Paris Fr rs crrer:t cMigLi on. 12 01- 4 21 Buer.:2wial Park C` a 2.2 A '!:m E3:G cf :le... i.4tC.AE rfc:enl:d'.hcY CEc:. re OafleQE MAIrgs an. earl Weaw,z key Drint ware xx z'_e 5 for eYa rine in Ire -=r 01- 421 Bicentennial Dark %Ierrt '� C''05 cr. 41U^IiV �' 71"17'tS V3aCti'• ," CZ „E3 c ;hat if, C Sub..:: __. :ire: Vision to Reality The deign nt -he park has mevi?;rbh been muc't, e haaionate zou ticha- chnald he in the bark and the park should inOk li} ,b:e .kc a recLlt. there havt_ been numeric.,., prupcl�-alc for the physi, a] layout of the pari;_ to this we add the tinam -'al :,nd eras heal 4;!ratezics to smure'_he operational future of the park. CO -h,-.,t it &1Cc not i!ip into decline aram. Undo tic dace-tron (.if the 1'latrrfrrmt Ren-nval Committee chaired by Commissioner kohnvy Win tor; xid w chairs )'iizaheth S'Ircr-7_vhrr i, -,d Core— bush. a -,L'am Doxer. Kc ld & partners. urban deslpwi<. ZHA. CUT-,;,; & Rogvr%. llav&scallc architot�. City stall and intim volunt:cv. «�nk,d N�ith tyre :ommuniv, 'hm,i; Cotnmon 'Themes fmtn Workgroups Vrows le Corer 3% L°k L.-ra^es a n„ Vbb IZ-V- Lises & Actix Ities Suggested by Workgroups FCCc ?Aer*Vrifler R"D ,ti 'Ore'1b AMS 'M E urrr.eo E Acne aeaee' on ' S',, / �32% Tr r.�.26`.4, 'f a of Active a ?as 4% /wusem 1 �Kxal V4 vimx to Realrti \� Fa'ww?R@r*WbIIs% 7e CCO or 1'�%'"%%, er PowSGY Ulti vte& M the community members presented their ideas at the hands- on session, a few common themes emerged. The community wanted a usable. safe. attractive park along the bay. While some workgroups did not want any buildings in the park. most felt that some development, as icing as it was compatible with the park., was justifiable. Nearly all the workgroups felt that improving the quality of Bisciviie Roule+ard and streets lead- ing to Overtown and Parkwest was important. The consultant team was asked to create altematives using the community's input and the direction of the Steering Committee. These alternatives explore a variety of ways to redevelop and improve the park. They should not be thought of as final "Master Plans," but rather concept plans that can be further refined. These .illematives, depict the physical character and relationship between the open spaces and those buildings and activities that could become part of the park. ®J" 42t 2.3 0 a 0 Principles �4 x fix. _ owdµer 10123M iN t ; G ` 'i� I. Walkway Establish continuous safe, attractive, signature lighted ba►rwilt �n ar from Pace Park south, connects to the ri -myalk ».� n$ w CS 2. Create view corridors to the water (at ex3sticeg street gm&) to conyttox the city to the water. } 3. Maximize hours of activation (mix uses). ± . Optimize effects of the park p a;raa'x�/usage on adp�entr$�' u A: Lb*agrs of neighborhoods 5 b h ` ;L To the waterfront B . 3 w+t'� ' q k t $ # r � 4 W b. Street connections 7 fi A €� P c. Other uses and points of interest ; � ` � ani #� ,•' ,n yds ikF � ',tai* x� d '4Y8lkways and pedestrian access i 4, e. 9th Street connections to Overtow n .x"�,. ,t<ms�,'..c.5, /� �}y��p. a.m. ty'�" yr p N,3. Create a open spac'..for public e1��. t *� x � 7 +` A�� = a variety of uses' k�x . rx ` k' i v -< Neilftbodwod ?•max ti'" �'�.C�A. r�e,p `c ras.7 ,. B. COtA1tt11nitj/ t ¢ .r^V_,''Fyx � ai 'iat- s Was 2.4 Q1- 421 aal+c How is this Planning Effort Different from Previous • Park Proposals? This project explored a group of alternatives, all of which are based on good urban design principles. and aim to correct the current design flaws of the paA-. However. what separates this • analysis from some previous park proposals is that it reflects an interactive process with the financial planner, and thus explores not only urban design but also the real world financial dynamics • that are part of building and maintaining the park. Each scenario is discussed along with a matching approach for building and maintaining the park by establishing a long-term financial plan. • One key factor to keep in mind is that any park -Mll require a fair amount of money to build and maintain. Furthermore, a premier park will cost more than the typical park to build and maintain. • Exceptional architectural elements and finishes better than those found in ordinary parks set premier parks apart from the rest. This means light fixtures. water elements. benches. hardscapes • and plantings %%ill probably cost more to build and more to main- • Lain. Nevertheless. Bicentennial Park is the most important piece of park real estate in aouth Florida. and the firm goal of the City is a premier public park of unparalled quality; %o planning for • extra investment is appropriate here. •Vision .a Reality , Sj'x7::i;�yc Y:?: ri:ul:G Three Financial Components ,-.x-t lr:,:otG�:.>;,,n vr:� 1. Cost of Construction*Ter `^.tan li erk Based upon the cost of similar parks recently redeveloped in the South Florida area, an order of magnitude cost for redeveloping the park is expected to he approximately S21 to 26 million. Thik figure includes a 22% contcngcnev for design services. construc- tion administration and construction costs. This figure does not include environmental remediation. 'Spcofre figu-e< are included i^. the compani(m mpurt M• ZHA. • 2. Cost of Maintenance In consulting with the Bayfront Park Management Trust and con- sidering their current working budget for maintaining Bayfront Park, the Trust suggested a range of $800,000 to 51.500.000 for the annual maintenance of Bicentennial Park.. This figure was based upon the assumption that a separate entity or Trust would maintain the park. However. there -,would be an economy of scale if the existing Bayfront Park !Management Trust assumed respon- sibility of Bicentennial Park_ I Generating Revenue Parks are thoeght of as public spaces for the benefit of the com- munity. They are generally not considered revenue generators. However. there are opportunities in which Bicentennial Park can produce a revenue stream that will supplement its operating and maintenance cost. 01'— EAI • . The primary goal is to redevelop and maintain the park while ensuring an open space for the benefit and recreation of the com- munity At the same time, committing to a funding strategy that is capable of maintaining the park without necessarily constrain- ing the City's C,eneral Fund or capital capacities is needed as well. It is umvise to rely solely on one-time, limited grants or other outside funding sources io build and manage the park. ;Photo co -j" of the Ceflrs ;En Er fo, P !A-, =ai cy" 26 Three Options for Generating Revenue in the Park: I - Programmed events using the open space can be administered by the Bayfront Pal rk Management Trust or a similar entity 2 - Docking at the slip and along the baywalk can generate fees. 3 - Privatizing portions of the park to can generate revenue for construction and long-term maintenance of the park. 1. Programmed Events Using the Open Space Concerts and progratnmed events in the park can assist in gener- ating funds to help maintain the park. The Bayfront Park Management Trust or a similar entity can manage and maintain the park while producing events in the park. Programmed events are also a great way to bring people into the park. The shortcom- ing of this option is that events ir. the park cannot be considered a reliable revenue stream, as the number of events may vary from year to year. It is important to note that many parks in the region are hosting events, and competing for the same events, so a spe- cific amount of annual revenue cannot be guaranteed. o4 — 421 eicenoenniai?ark 2. Docking at the Slip and along the Baywalk Establishing %vaiemide uses in Bicentennial Park is one of the key goals for the park. Docking at the slip and a portion of the bav can Moth activate the two Hater edges of the park as ,vell as gen- erate recurring revenue. Docking can take the form of visiting his- torical ships. docking for cnnall boats, water taxi. transient yacht and mcga�•acht dockage, as .yell as Boat Show income and other maritime events. Naming tights to the marina are also a source of recurring revenue. 3. Privatizing Portions of the Park WEN- consider leasing portions of the park to private companies? The answer is that this option is a Self-contained financing strate- py that is not dependent on outside funding sources. The team was asked to explore how to finance the renewal of a park with- out public monies As a result, privatizing portions of the park have been explored as parr of the alternatives. This alternative must be %weighed against the open space for the general public that would be sacrificed to enable self-contained finanung. Privatizing Portions of the Park has Advantages: a- Redeveloping the park does not necessarily hinge on outside fiinding. b- Significant funds can be raised to design and constnict the finest possible park. c- This cash -rich alternative can help create an endmvinent to maintain the hark in the Ion; term. Is allowing a small number of private buildings in the park necessarily a bad thing? No. Bicentennial Park needs to welcome around-the-clock inhabi- tants for the security and human presence they bring. The park suffers from not having neighbors on the east and south. On the north side. 1-395 creates a barrier to the park, and the area north of the highway is dominated In parking lots. Properties west of the park are not developed at this point. in essence the park has veru few nearby active destinations that would draw people into the nark. Allowing well-designed buildings that are populated by people living and working can create greater activity and natural surveillance in the park. Is privatizing part of the park our only option? No. This alternative was drawn up for comparison and study, to sat- isfy the request fora self-financing scenario. The design team is not biased in favor of this or any one of the alternatives in this booklet. Nor is it an either ,' or proposition, with more public money a num- ber of hybrids become possible with less land set aside for private • development. the pcbiic record !r, =roe„ :ter= %�,It ito at. 421 23 Key Ingredients to Successful Parks Why are certain parks successful and others not? There are several elements that should always be present in urban parks. Pedestrian Access The hark should be accessible and rasy to walk to. Streets leading to and abutting the park should be safe and pedes- triari-friendiN. Sight Lines Views into and through the Park rnwst be present. People aie instinctively hesitant to walk where they can't see. One should also he aware of other people in the park because of clear sight lines. Entrances should be clearly defined by civic rntmuments or landscaping. Defined Edges % ith Destinations The fronts of buildings should define and face onto the nark with doors and %%indox s. Haying many destinations alone the edges of the park cre- ates natural surveillance. Parks Kith edges defined by destina- tions encourage people to ytialk along and through the park. Sub -~hied i^ C Eti E Pi:bt recotn Jr,("v�"Fic��1.�or, `` with Ara'Wr Foarlan 0 Activities Drstinatinns and interesting think, to do inside the park keep people coming back.. • :Maintenance The park should be well kept. When parks are not well maintained or appear in disre- pair. an unsafe perception is created,yyhich in turn fosters further vandalism and criminal behavior in a vicious Cycle. 01- 4'21 3 • • • Existing Conditions . CC'GIcS xrh I-39: ao nc! a.low :edeslr:a-s !o Crass . X. ?zyst.ore Drrie and aeWe errer-e;v _rsa`.a T -e _ is no ensr.g connection • cer:it tris at ne w -am: for t e ?a} Nall • Ini ractcal terms, today P ii• �. 4_ �, . 1r i . � • Bicentennial Park has merely one o accessible entrance, no neighbors. 1 % _ • no attractions, no pedestrian con- .tinuity, and viers to and throu5,ch the park are blocked off. - �� • 'te s:atall is- in disrepai. t.• The verse ons of t,h and t t!n �r�••.,,ta r l Scree! win f?6:ayre EWI`ward ate rat safe paces to cross.zzf' „ • •9th Stree s the cn y street At, .!. r = • wd, E s1TTcMZed Irtrrscti • • C VO °S tion that c:;rrently a..o*c. _ —+ ,` c a " • pedmnars to cro« : _ O ~ • CO 1D NEW• S -' y- • • 0 250 feet 533 Mel 1.000 legit • 3.2 01- 421• 6icer.tnr+nial Parte • • S Existing Conditions & Opportunities for a Better Park Bicentennial Park has some inherent design flaws today. This analysis identities what aspect, of the park should be improved in 1! the redesign of the park. The urban design details described in • the goak nt. are tundamcal. They: affect the success of the park and are cart of every alternative, and should be implemented regardless of which alternative is finally selected. r • Pedestrian Access )vast -+lest streets on the edge of the park are 9th. 10th and I Ith Streets. UiS( a�T.e Boulevard in its current configuration is pedes- trian -hostile and does not encourage crossing (to put it mildlv). Walking north -south is also disagreeable to pedestrians and con- nectiunc are oencrall•; pony. C7n the =ouch side of the park, the intertiection of i'ort Boulevard and 9i.,L . vne Boulevard makes let- ting from Bayside to the American .Airline-, Arena difficult. and finaliv arriving at the park is an overall challenge. On the north side of the park. there are no direct connections into the nark. I- 395 at -is as barrier. (grossing under 1-395 on Bisca+-nc Ple'u'lc yard is the oniv Inion. Rut it :c»iid get e+ -en worse. The propo+ed roadway improvements to the Boulevard. ++'hick are current!-,, in the design stage. are unacceptable. The proposed design adds travel lanes. in essence making Biscayne Boulevard evenwider. A continuous median also s limits the number of locations where pedestrians may cross to one • signalized intersection at \orihewst 9th Street. wry C:srtc Key :nyredfenis " Goal Establish Better Pedestrian Connections 1. Do not accept the proposed reconstruction of Biscayne Boulevard as currently designed. Require. at a minimum, fewer travel lanes than proposed and at least. two (preferably three) signalized intersections adjacent to the Park, so that pedestrians have opportunities to cross. 2. Establish new north -south connections into the park. Reconfigure the underpass at Bayshore Drive and I-395 from an on-ramp into a signalized pedestrian, street. 3. Build the Bav%valk at the east edge of the park. Connect the Bati% alk north and south so that it may at last become useful. z. Create a safer and more comfortable pedestrian crossing at Port Boulevard and Biscavne Boulevard. The intersection is not designed for pedestrians. w -3°5'-o :71, Fav;,( -e Drive �'�`-% .-,r�;M- ".`-_.•-__ �': = _ - _-yam - he Eayaa;k can cop mu -a nol", asd 01. 421 >; Sight Lines The current entrance design is not well defined or inviting. It does not clearh, mark out hole to get into the park. Views into and through the park are either nonrxistrnt or not readily apparent. Goal Improve Sight Lines . Make the park more legible. Design entrances so they define walkways and frame sight lines into the Park. Vertical landmarks such as civic monuments or palm trees should define entrances. • 3.4 01— Defined 1 Defined Edges with Destinations Parks with destinations such as homes and businesses at its edges benefit from people using the park throughout the course of the day. The constant activity of people being in and near the park creates natural surveillance. Ori the west side the park and Biscayne Buuleyard, properties are not fully developed and arc not highly utilized and few people line or work on those blocks. 1- 395 forms a barrier on the north edge of park. Beyond the high- way are parkins Iots, offices, and, here and there, residential tow- ers and hotels. Biscayne Bay forms the east edge and the slip forms the south edge. Goal Active neighbors should be drawn to the park edges. 1. On properties west of Bisca-me Boulevard, the Citv should adopt zoning regulations that require buildings to have operative doors and windows facing the street. All parking lots and parking structures should be lined with build ings and should not be visible from the Boulevard. 2. On the northern edge of 1-395, the City should explore the feasibility of converting the elevated highway into an at -grade boulevard defined by buildings. The park would benefit from buildings that are real destinations as a neighbor. 3- Adopt a Waterside Plan that establishes marine -related uses, activities and destinations on the eastern bav front side and southern slip side of the park. -Smna� in JitLoLd Wabr Foe -me -1 421 awer!enniai Far:• Activities Activities that bring people into the park on a daily basis are cur- rently not present. Street performers and vendors should be encouraged. Simple recreational facilites such as a splash foun- tain. tot -lot, volleyball nets and picnic tables are important. Enjoying the exceptional landscaping of the park should be a rea- On to visit the park. Goal Curate destinations that are appropriate in character and sole, and provide uses that complement the F? xk. Establish marine related activities such as a maritime museum, visiting ship slip for taliships, military ships, and historic vessels. Maintenance Well -tended parks are perceived as safe. When parks are not well maintained or appear in disrepair, the perception of being unsafe is created. This discourages people from using and enjoying the park, and fosters further vandalism. Once the perception of being unsafe is created, it is very hard to reverse. Goat Establish a long-term financial plan fbr the park. An ehdmvment should insure a funding strearn to maintain the park, and an entity should be specifically assigned the task of maintaining the park 3.5 • Essential Improvement, )i- Bicentennial Park FL rC Ask VM -:Irl • � ��r' i'!_ "i :,'I }7: .'i �7•c_ 7:, ii• r: ?'Y!'. .: �� Ir.il-1:�1- y � cC � ir.;'i:(i�r: ^pf�ir(,i . r:.;.�:•,'F :Cr'rr,r.l; •r�. - .rIF,J ir:t 14L/1,• 7!.rPak Ian s. !.t':ar. � -•_•. `�. ffR Ment cut • -- - _- _— ' ,... �� i r'Nr •'{:i !. r!t ' .11i,? ...ilil.f:r! .�1'. ,•!',':!,.1. ,/,�, f {r,j � • l' .ti• ti fir. 1. �.. _ •� ... ��� • �� -' '� tai 421 } Subfnf3L �.fl u"`lt3 public x I gn &Program Coznmi#tte mcm"1 M r r 8(28/00Flt $ On :s OBjI�CTNES � �s � METHODOLOGY _ ," •Create pattic as loon ,r •Trees -Park as ZOO,borlwod park aa�d oral parr '- •Plaza, sgttart whi t poi -Create Visual access to vuatrr E •$aa -Connect park to rusting netbbadmods 8 Y •Water -related progxattmtir3g.: 'Use park day and ni*t *Undmark(s) 'Create a conto"al, v+ernacularsptce and gatdcn Pedestrian activkits r ' -Instill a sense of plaoc Green open t •Gortsdors / boulevards is admit 1 w q t •fiwrttairs t ISSUES . ' Sculpwre gardcrt Y r r •Cultural, educational �& • USC 85Er"X23fif+"`.r'- • jacertt t1Elg &od%ftd �Cli �dli� �ti �N. �� �i �� •�l1%ed-WtC buddies alO �g � 'PUMP Ci07111CCi10T1 to Arena aid BayA& Y� [ •bCiStbOltndBAei�cWil �z r .. •Financing%mauittllat7CC y 8 < gat t EVAu Ai' m CItrrwA .fimhantnental "f � success will be ddined I& -Uni ted .,•,L:..• for par" b *p[C*tfV8110II of Bkmtaukw � � fi rs UP 82:.ii'" '§ *,'^ e�t4r ° d'' s- C • gi iM park s k fi� r i e AWk sm as icon fot ; x .4 Key tngredientS 3.1 • L .1 • 01— 421 Three Approaches to a Renewed Park G The n spree P2 -k The key ingredients for successful parks dis- cussed in the last chapter are constants for each of the following design alternatives. These concept plans should not be thought of ac tinal master plans but ratter a visual- izer) frameNvork for discussion of each urban deli"n and financial -rode]. Each scenario is discu5mcd along wth a matching apptrach for buildings and maintaining thr hark. �$i:. �'` i�f C�^•f:�C'vi�Jl� 'Sfirli r � _r Vti� ✓Ivlti .i . he Pa -k wth i-rvate eudcnos The alternatives are: — t? Cuiural Pa -k # 1 The Open Space Park The Open Space alternative keeps the park green and add-, minimal destinations in the park. #2 The Park ,%%ith Private Buildings Housing and businesses are added at the edges of the park, creating natural activity. #;; The Cultural Park kluce•:rms and their outdoor exhibition grounds add major destinations to the park. .A.side from these three aiternat.:ves for the park, mam options were also explored. for exam- ple, filling portions of the slip and creating bav side diking for megavachts and transient yachts. Thee options can work on any of the alternative concepts. I Ivbrids toenseen the three options are also hoSsible. 0 • r',tv gj, 14 13 At (IThe Open Space Park J., L.J'm Court llt�,:! '14 'wilillunt-. Hol'. 391-1 _� 'Imp Sl:alur. with FEC, Silt, 9 10 "Ile W Ean',ew 14 �,Ublw Nk, 7 pt 01- 421 The Oixr, Space alternative depicu, the pack preduminanth• used grcen spier. Germs from the old motorsports track should be removed to open sight lire into and through the hark- to Lite bay. The existing ,mail jogs at the seawali should he filled in to cri:atc a curtinuous. elr�!ant i3avnralk esplanade along the niter's edge AL pa.t vf renen•ino -lie park. the B s-%valk should connect north and south. The grand, central open space can !ie used for pas:ivc recreation . C _ k(l __. = and infoi mal pias as .%ell as programmed events such as conts cer Al '' 1 - and Aciiritie: and declination- are necessary within the park as a s.ati to enCoura e in the park throughout the g course of -he day. Ali buiidirws that arc added would he rT10(ieT- g� "u ale m cca le ;o its to minitnize the loss of open space. These anild 9 1"'^ include a >mall restaurant of ap provimatclt ,O(K) square feet, a -.A6. ' ' bn,ahwtr5e as par of dcrtk.itig. ,� rr,rritiTne museum, a corimtmits center. anti a landmark. public u%rri,�ok. The l)pen Spa; if ::Itern,atil.e for the Park would be built using t ;;rants and public handing and calf he managed b% the B)aVfrorlt #rrPark Manw-ement Trust or similar cntity. A E�)rtion of the fun*, 14 , 15 ' � required to maintiin the park can be raised thivut h: 6 1. Prog`-anlmed events, such is tounn nat,or.al shows. major festi- I i val events, conununitt• acnvitks and fairs. nei lliborhood visita-tions. and commercial \?endo, income. Four types of experiences would be layered together, in a sequence Closest to the Boulevard an urban plaza and palm court fora a vwde foyer to the part. Next. a Grano central lawn wot:ld form the main public'roorr' of the park Flanking this space would t. several snaller greens nif varied character Last, the activated Saywalk edge would have a ser es of attractions like a carousel, splasn fountain pavilion, or places to dine L er�i'•-'r+: 44'.Vi V ���4� •� � �ta �.:+.Lt Thre> Aiarz_ciws'o a New Park 2. Marine activities, incluf irig dockin; for megayaehts. transient yachts.:ind visiting historical ships. The estiTmi-,ed crest of construction would hr. approximated S21. 00.000 to S -f 60[X).1100. and %%ouId he handed through grants and public monies. Projected annual operating cast of the park is estirnatcd at apj)ioxirnarcly S1.500,000. Everts and acth itics can ,Vene;-ate revenue of approsimato h• 5Sl ,''000*10. Titus the paA %vould have a likel% annual chortfall of S3110,N)IO for which anotlic:r handlnk mc•ctianisrn nould hale if, he tourd o�" 421 .t? 0 ;eco. `- 02 The Perk ivith Private Builditllos ��� f ln`ill dc•t•cluh:urt„ 4 (_��:ntnunity Ha;l s; i l'unm 5tatic,n ,%itn i^ii rcnrd 4acsdr. .` aTILIn1C aCLi\'ILIC, at 11:x! Nnv 1ransic 9 y� 1 • � , - Ii,r EI:;F�tir ]acct! , I ; ::e>taurant. f ,l,la.,h tl�uruaul a I t' (:alr..xl:rl � 131'.n�ili�,n , 14 Public ucerl,_.uk �� i Kacly::l: eiE,lanacir 01- 421 6icemmnr'zi P3r7 The museum buildings would to located toward the slip and I-345 edges, respectively, b maintain a ,vide view comdor between them Parkwest and the waterfront The museums' service- areas are located on the backs of the buildings and should not be visible from within the park. Outdoor museum exhibits and grounds are adja, ent to the museums and located outside the open sight line between 10th and 11th streets Three apDrozchce -o 2 Now Park 01-- 421 Museums and their outdoor exhibition grounds create destina- tions inside the park. The mutwunn are placed so as to define the edges of the psrk; the museums would be positioned close to the ivestern end of the park, to give them prestigious addresses and prominence cin Biscavne Boulevard. The museum buildings would be located tr)ward the slip and 1-393 edges. respectively, to main- tain a wide vier~ corridor between them. Parkwcst and the %%ater- fmnt. The museums' service area,,, are located on the backs of the buildings and should not the visible from within the park. Out- door museurn exhibits and grounds are adjacent to the museums and located outside the open sight line between IOth and 1 Ith streets. The lanes to access the-,-uiseums in the park are designed ai; narrow scenic drives. A central open space is maintained for passive recreation. informal play. and speciai events. This Cultural Park alternative would likely he built by a combina- tion of funds ;encrated by the institutions, and public funding. The outdoor museum grounds wotild be maintained by a separate trust established by the museums. A portion of the funds required to maintain the park can he raised through 1. Programmed events such as touring national events. major fes- tival events. community activities and fairs. neighborhood visita- tions, and commercial vendor income. 2. Marine activities. docking, for megavachis, transient yachts, and visiting historical ships. The estimated cost of construction for the park would be approxi- inaten• $20.(.1(10.O(K) to $23-OOt►.000. Projected annual operating coy t of the park is estimated at approximately $1.101).000. Events and activities can generate revenue of appmximatel• $800.000. The park would have a likely annual shortfall of 52.50,000. The museums could create an endowment to manage the shortfall. 6 vl 4.7 a 01, 0 C The Cultural Park ol CU11krTlUn:t% Kill .j impnn•e�t facade 4 r Lunc JCLIV. 1 I'Ics ki FEC -Sll 7 N lic Ellip>c lawn to Mu: I Rest, iclullttin 12) carouscl 1,3 Pavilion 1-4 Public overivok Biw,ternwl Park This, alternative adds pri+,rte elernentc to the park is a war to ly-)th activate otet in ^�...� J o k Three ADD:o?_hes tc a AM Pzrk • !. Pan,rammrd events such as inuring national shov+•s, major festival «vents, tommanity ae-i-61-ies and fairs. neighbonccxld visititions. and • ,-O nmercial wricl �r income•. _'. Manne activities, docking ori avachis and transient yachts, visit - inn historical ships. The estimated cost of park constntction would be approximately 520.000,000 to S24.(M.000 Majecsed annual operating cost of the p:rr-k .s ectiniated at approxintateh, SS0(,M). Fvents and actixities can generate reventte of appro<imatrly S560.N?0. The parr wotdd 1131,'C .1 iikch• arinua', shortfall of 52400)0. This shortfall mai• be han- dled !r- an erldoxinent cheated fano the revsnue of privatization. Ot- 421 the ixA- ,,uwi pay for it.- rec(mistru op..utd maintenance. I lousing and The netwriA o` blocks and streets in Parkwes; Mend eastward, tapenng the blocks to husinmgq s .aur added at the edges of the pad:. Then need be no atterrit t to e take fill xfianta�e of the highe-st possihle demitit-N or height affi,rtleJ by market dr mist. rs. Rather. buikiinp sM-suk1, be kept faA knv to respra the human seal of the park forth xrlectrian-friendly spaces. and a+a)id bkxJ:ing x im%N from fitttue buildings aOVSS the Px,uIevard. I'he ilhuwition depicts 1 acre% privatized. The buildings %%,(R ld tvptcalll- be 4 %tuties tall umxw p,)rrions at i and < stos;��. ThtNe N-Alings can pm),6de a mix of hOVII ing and afttCe S'Aitll Supple rrtatl And feStal,111tltS. to alkriV for shared ' lurking. The parking would be klcated nn the interior of each block land i not visible frim the street'nwsc btnkiutfis form an interesting ctrert ride wit h d(Y)rc and ++indrn+•s onto the stn't t. People h%ing and wotl k g ak►ng the edtes of J se park orates a v -en- active. safe and highly u+ed par�-A r; central open s}aice is maintauied iot rectiation and informal play as well as pwrrammc'd tents sik:h as concerts and festivals. 13' ' ;1 singly highrite elernent is not trconi ndcd as it .%xxdd almost ter- tainl"v- require the base of the structure to be sm-cral stories of window- less parking stluLture and ramp entrances instead of a true pedestrian ctrcet edge. 14 This alternatna miuld be built I -)y funds 91cncrated by privatizing Ixx- tions of the park. A portion of the fonds required to maintain the �a7 parK can he raised through: Mb otet in ^�...� J o k Three ADD:o?_hes tc a AM Pzrk • !. Pan,rammrd events such as inuring national shov+•s, major festival «vents, tommanity ae-i-61-ies and fairs. neighbonccxld visititions. and • ,-O nmercial wricl �r income•. _'. Manne activities, docking ori avachis and transient yachts, visit - inn historical ships. The estimated cost of park constntction would be approximately 520.000,000 to S24.(M.000 Majecsed annual operating cost of the p:rr-k .s ectiniated at approxintateh, SS0(,M). Fvents and actixities can generate reventte of appro<imatrly S560.N?0. The parr wotdd 1131,'C .1 iikch• arinua', shortfall of 52400)0. This shortfall mai• be han- dled !r- an erldoxinent cheated fano the revsnue of privatization. Ot- 421 The netwriA o` blocks and streets in Parkwes; Mend eastward, tapenng the blocks to maxim ze the view condor and complete the neighborhood otet in ^�...� J o k Three ADD:o?_hes tc a AM Pzrk • !. Pan,rammrd events such as inuring national shov+•s, major festival «vents, tommanity ae-i-61-ies and fairs. neighbonccxld visititions. and • ,-O nmercial wricl �r income•. _'. Manne activities, docking ori avachis and transient yachts, visit - inn historical ships. The estimated cost of park constntction would be approximately 520.000,000 to S24.(M.000 Majecsed annual operating cost of the p:rr-k .s ectiniated at approxintateh, SS0(,M). Fvents and actixities can generate reventte of appro<imatrly S560.N?0. The parr wotdd 1131,'C .1 iikch• arinua', shortfall of 52400)0. This shortfall mai• be han- dled !r- an erldoxinent cheated fano the revsnue of privatization. Ot- 421 Options for the FEC Slip Options for fillin; in portions of the slip were examined as an oppor- tunity to generate movie, for the park through privatizing land and as a way to enhance the foctu on riaritiine activities. Thi> option can (occur on aity of the alternatives. The benefit is that new revenue ;Wn- eratin; land is created without takingaway from what is thou;ht of :cti Bicentennial Park. The goal has been to maintain the vie%%-, to the water. These option, also help to rc-concile the b"-, unfinished -look- ing, sine of the ArneriLwi Airlines dna into its urban context. Two options were explored: 1. Filling in the westernmost '25';u of the slip 2. Filling in the southem edge of the slip Subnle,rc 1;zio i.!e public MMMIn ccn-jzc cr, C lot moi: � Ciet',r creating a plaza. 4.8 J- When filling in the westernmost 2T,k, of the slip, new ftuildiri�. caul be located in two conf grtirations. A) On tite south side, creating an open space and mmurtainim, pedestrian acces,; or b) :1s a building forming an archway that frarnes the viciv to the %vater NI41wn filling the south edge of the slip, buildings face the slip and help create a public space, which frames the narrowed slip. Under this configuration, the slip continues to reach all the wav from Biscayne Boulevard to the Bay is � _ - •a��� 25"A of the slip filled with a 'gatewa' building that frames the view to the water The southern edge rf the si,p Is tined with creating a unique open space 01- 421 eicaaenr ai Par: What Next? The alternatives convey the tope of park, as urll as tate financial implications of construction and maintenance. Two questions can now be answered using this report as a tool: 14'hat type of park? How can we pay for it? 1?use first tw+o questions regarding the type of park and the financial d�mamics are in essence linked_ Deciding on the appropriate park design, requires answering both questions. The right park plan may not be a specific Atemative but rather a hybrid of two alternatives. As a h% )thetical example, if the community decides 3 Cultural Perk is the gn`atest asset for the City to the km; -terns, but cannot raise the funds to establish an endo%,�ment to m.antain the park, a hybrid approach can be ereaLcd. Such a hybrid plata could include musevens as well as alloying for a fey tee, of }private buildings. The revenue generated by these buildings wotild then be putt.o%vwda the lung -term endowments. There are many great designs that xould curate an exciting new Bicentennial Pii& The next step Ls to arrive at a balance and comfort •level hetes-ten the design approach for the park and how to pay for its meonstnu'tion and maintenance. Nleanwitile, preparations should begin on crucial elements common to all altetmathts, induding the removal of the berms, reconstruction of the seawall, re-establishing marine related activities, and the extension of the BaNtivAff, 4.10 rSa ..srC :a 01- 421 Ba:enrennmt park Option for a Marina Establishing a transient yacht and megayacht marina is possible. The Marina would be located on the northeasterr edge of the park and not block the primary cast -west view to the Gay The marina ofier-, several benefits. 1. C ,rates a destination and actin ates the nw-heastem edge of the (Part 2. Provides marine related uses. 3. Establishes a recurring revenue stmam. ,. Management can be coordinated with the hiture megayacht marina on Watson Island. f %Northwest edge of fuming basin 'hree Ap_rmOes -o a new Park Fishing Pier W Megayachts Sub: sa ►►;uc MG Public raco a In :x -mm -coon to t: v viol weer Foemen 01 JCj"LA ©1- 421 4.9 .7 :7