Coconut Grove Waterfront Master Plan

March 2006 Analysis Presentation Agenda

• Schedule & Public Process • Recent Efforts/Current Projects • Site Analysis: – Context Infrastructure – Area Details • Market Analysis • Summary Concepts • Next Steps Schedule + Public Process Schedule

November December January FebruaryMarch April May June July AugustSeptember October November week of 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 Phase 1: Assessment 1.1: Project Framework/Stakeholder Interviews 1.2: Site Analysis 1.3 Transportation & Infrastructure Analysis 1.4: Market Analysis & Program Development Phase 2: Master Plan 2.1: Alternatives 2.2: Public Process/Work Sessions 2.3: Preferred Master Plan Concept Phase 3: Implementation Plan 3.1: Draft Master Plan 3.2: Draft Implementation Plan 3.3: Public Process/Public Hearings 3.4: Final Documentation 3.5 Final Presentations 3.6 Knowledge Transfer Summary of Work Sessions Public Meetings/Workshops Stakeholder Planning Department/City Staff City Commission/City Council Walking Tour City's Vision

• A Coastal Recreational Park • Human scale • Public open spaces • Connectivity for the pedestrian realm • Waterfront promenades • Diverse open spaces • An active park • Sensitive environmental spoil island connections (real or visual)

- Coconut Grove Waterfront & Spoil Islands Request for Qualifications City's Requirements

• A Plan that reflects the growth and desires of the community • An overhaul of the mooring fields to comply with FDEP • Spoil islands rehabilitation: cleaned of exotic plants, replanted with native species and redesigned for public access

- Coconut Grove Waterfront & Spoil Islands Request for Qualifications Community and Stakeholder Meetings

• Residents • Coconut Grove Boards • Community Organizations • Waterfront Activities • Hoteliers • Merchants • Business Improvement Committee Stakeholder Recurrent Issues

• Parks isolated and not well connected • Existing uses need more upland space • Dangerous street crossings • Conflicting uses • Safety and security • Obstacles to continuous boardwalk • Not capturing thru traffic • Limited access to water – physical & visual • No connection between Grove and waterfront • Grove needs a facelift and better mix of tenants • Expo Center not contributing to waterfront/Grove • Unreliable circulator • No support services Stakeholder Recurrent Goals

• Visual/physical connection to the waterfront • Demolish Expo Center or redevelop into other use • Need for parking strategy • Minimize dominance of vehicles on Bayshore/McFarlane • Environmentally sensitive passive recreation on Spoil Islands • No commercial uses on waterfront that compete with Center Grove • Limited commercial uses on the waterfront • Waterfront restaurants, cafes, kiosks • Improved safety and security • Natural amphitheater • Water-related equipment rentals Recent Efforts/Current Projects Recent Efforts

• Peacock Park Charrette • Coconut Grove Market Analysis and Strategy Report • Seminole Boat Ramp and Kenneth Meyers Park • Coconut Grove Sailing Club Program Document • Dinner Key Convention Center FEMA Feasibility Study • Neighborhood Conservation District Studies • 1996 Coconut Grove Planning Study Recent Efforts – Peacock Park Charrette

• Open Forum lead by Friends of Peacock Park, November 2004 to develop a vision for the future of the Park • "Park should reflect the unique character of Coconut Grove" • Charrette concepts: – Enhance landscaped open spaces – Minimal service parking only – Trim and "window" mangroves – Connection to spoil islands – Tie into local history – Redesign street frontage and articulate entrances – Redesign and seek alternative uses for Glass House – Outdoor cultural facility (amphitheater, waterfront plaza) – Hardcourts ok, no expansion Current Projects/Initiatives

• Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan • Commodore Bike Trail • Miami 21 • CIP Projects - locations – City Hall – Pan Am Drive – Miami Watersports Center – Dinner Key – Dinner Key Marina – Kennedy Park – Grand Avenue – Expo Center Parks + Public Spaces Master Plan

City of Miami Parks & Public Spaces Master Plan Vision • A weekend pedestrian and bicycle zone at the waterfront • Enhanced connections along the waterfront • Safe streets for cyclists and pedestrians • Enhance miniparks for use as small neighborhood spaces Commodore Bicycle Project

• City of Miami Bicycle Route 1 since 1970s • 5-mile alignment from Cocoaplum Circle to Southern Miami Avenue • Already exists along Main Highway and Bayshore Drive – wide curb lanes and adjacent bike paths • Safety concerns: car-bicycle conflict, bicycle- pedestrian/jogger conflict, mature tree roots damaging the path • Determined to be most feasible and beneficial of all the projects in Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Plan CIP Current Projects - Coconut Grove

Construction Kennedy Park Restroom Building Improvements Bid Design Kennedy Park Boardwalk Renovation & Recreation Future Building Expansion

Miami Watersports Center Building & Hangar Improvements

Miami Watersports Expo Center Improvements Center Boat Ramp & Island Improvements Expo Center Fire Alarm Upgrades Expo Center Redevelopment Pan Am Dr. Milling & Resurfacing City Hall Grand Ave. Improvements Communications Room Relocation Dinner Key Marina Dock City Hall Historic Master's Building Preservation

Dinner Key Fuel Dock Dinner Key Marina Dinner Key Dredging Grating, Gates & Locks Dinner Key Anchorage Project Site Analysis Zoning Zoning

CS: Conservation • An essentially natural state; only activities which reinforce this character; minimum development; no negative effect to the environment

PR: Parks, Recreation, & Open Space • Public and private parks; recreational, educational, cultural, marina, entertainment, and social/health related facilities; public safety; and City of Miami administrative facilities • By Special Permit: performing arts center, museum, art gallery, and exhibition space which change the character of an existing park; conference facility; supporting social and entertainment services (restaurants, cafes, retailing) Community Assets Transit Street Network Scenic Transportation Corridor

• Intent: to preserve and protect trees and other significant environmental features within the city the missing link • Requires all development be consistent with the preservation of trees • Vacant and undeveloped property, property to be redeveloped, public or private rights-of-way • Boundaries: right-of-way, established fronting yards, significant natural features not in right-if-way, areas from which there is a unique scenic view of water bodies or historical structures • Once designated, all development activity or removal of trees must be reviewed by the preservation officer Parking Locations Open Space Network Walking Distances Pedestrian Experience

Path Disconnect Waterfront Character Ecological Connections - Distributions

Mangrove Distribution Seagrass Distribution National Parks Adjacent

"It is important to recognize the bay system for its richness. Seeing the larger ecological trends of mangroves and seagrass distribution helps to do this. It would also help build justification for proposing mangrove restoration work on the spoil islands. Being so close to the National Park also would help the spoil islands function as wildlife stopover and corridor movement vs. being small disconnected islands" (Mark Reaves, Biologist) Spoil Islands

• Spoil Islands – Currently supporting a high density of non-native invasive plant species such as Australian Pine and Brazilian Pepper – Providing suitable habitat for mangroves and tropical hardwood hammock species – Seaward shorelines have been stabilized with riprap – There is a high potential for recreational uses – The island shorelines capture a high volume of human debris

Invasive Plants Established (Aussie Pine, etc) Mangroves Small and Large Debris Spoil Islands - Restoration

Restoration Process Overview • Initial Permitting • Restoration Design Development – Historical documents – Extensive field investigations (biological, topographical, hydrological, geo-technical, etc.) • Final Restoration Design Flora/Fauna Community Development • Cost Estimates • Final Permitting • Funding • Construction Contracts

Managing Invasive Species Regulations/Permits

Minimum permits required for construction activities in the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve:

• Federal – Federal Dredge and Fill Permit Program, (USACE, DEP) – NPDES Permit, (Section 403 CWA)

• State – Environmental Resource Permit, (DEP, Watershed Management District) – Proprietary-Sovereign Submerged Lands, (DEP, Watershed Management District) – Authorization to Use State Owned Submerged Lands (DEP) – Mangrove Trimming and Alteration Permit (DEP)

• Local – Class I Permit (DERM) – Class III Permit (DERM) – Tree Removal Permit (DERM) Area Details Area Details

Upper Waterfront

South Bayshore Drive

McFarlane Road Lower Waterfront

Peacock Park Peacock Park History

Peacock Park Inn 1884

Peacock Park 1977

-The first non indigenous settlers to arrive in Miami settled in Coconut Grove, the oldest section of what would become Miami, where fisherman from the Bahamas soon were joined by industrialists from the north in 1870.

-1884 the Peacock Inn was built in Peacock Park which became the 1st hotel on the South Florida mainland.

-Grapefruit plantations, Hayden Mango and the Trapp Avocado were developed in Coconut Grove. Peacock Park - Activities

Picnic tables + NET office Shuffleboard

Issues:

-Existing building has limited active community services

-Active recreational usage of skate park interferes with adjacent parcels of church, school Inline skating -Boardwalk, shuffleboard are in need of repair

Play area at adjacent parcel of Church

Asphalt area, basketball Baseball field+ open lawn Performance area i.e. "Shakespeare in the Park" Peacock Park - Circulation

Uncontrolled pedestrian +bike access Uncontrolled car access and car circulation Issues: on sand surfaces on top of existing tree root system -No clear entrances into Park

-Disconnection to Kenneth Meyer Park, Library or Women's Club

-No water access! Boardwalk in disrepair, which provided only water access on site

-No continuous path connection, parts of park (only shaded area) are not accessible for wheelchair users, strollers skaters etc.

-Uncontrolled car access for festival activities on top of existing tree root system creates long term destruction on 200 year old trees

-No physical connection to The Barnacle or spoil islands

Boardwalk in disrepair only water Existing wall separates playgrounds access and disconnects the park Peacock Park - Lighting/Seating

Issues:

Seating -Not enough seating provided! only one bench at the bus stop along McFarlane Rd

-Up to five picnic tables in peacock park which are not all accessible for wheelchair users, strollers, skaters etc.

-No seating is provided around skate park, baseball field, or along the waterfront

Lighting -The park does not have enough light fixtures to give a secure and comfortable feeling at night. No light fixtures in upper shaded part of park. A series of newly installed blue light fixtures along existing path, which sometimes face the wrong direction

-No consistent design of light fixtures. Three different kinds along McFarlane Rd. + blue lights along path in Peacock Park + spotlights of baseball field Peacock Park - Green Analysis

Peacock Park has 4 green habitats:

- Hardwood Hammocks (live oak, red maple, mahogany, gumbo limbo, and cocoplum) -Coconut Palm Trees -Mangroves -Lawn

Issues: -Root system of Hardwood Hammocks disturbed through uncontrolled car traffic

-Mangroves block water views, Hardwood Hammock capture debris and smell but have an important role in the ecological marine system and are protected

-Palm trees do not provide shade but Lawn offer aesthetic values Palm Trees

Mangroves Pan Am Terminal History

Pan American Seaplane Base and Terminal Building, built 1931 - 1938, Architects Delano & Aldrich

- Known as the "Air Gateway between the Americas" the Pan Am Seaplane Base and Terminal Building at Dinner Key linked the United States with Latin America. At the time of its construction the Art Deco style building was the largest and most modern marine air terminal in the world.

- The famous Pan Am "Clipper" Flying Boats opened major trade and passenger routes and made Miami a center of international air transportation. Lower Waterfront - Circulation

Car access at Seminole No continuous pedestrian connections Temporary fence Ramp interferes with and wide street lanes create insecure blocks pedestrian pedestrian flow waterfront access connection

No continuous sidewalk along the waterfront

No continuous Outdoor seating of Pedestrian circulation over sidewalk along the restaurant blocks parking lot – no sidewalk waterfront pedestrian connection Lower Waterfront - Activities

Issues:

1. Coconut Grove Sail Club feels secluded and is fenced in, not an inviting environment 2 8 1 6 9 2. Physical public access to water only possible at Seminole Boat Ramp 7 3 4 3. Few seating elements along waterfront, often with parking lots behind 5 4. Majority of site is occupied by parking usage, very little green space

5. City Hall feels secluded and fenced in

6. Expo Center in need of repair, takes up large amount of space without offering any amenities

7. Grove Key Marina does not offer public walkway along waterfront

8. Fresh Market does not address the waterfront or offer outdoor seating space with views of the water

9. Shake A-Leg walkway is disconnected to public water promenade by temporary construction fence Lower Waterfront - Lighting/Seating

Issues: -No continuous seating amenities offered along the waterfront, seating most of the time in places with parking lots behind

-Dining tables block public water access

-Seating elements and lighting features do no have continuous design language, change from blue to red at Grove Harbor Marina, some blue light fixtures point in wrong directions Lower Waterfront - Green Analysis

2 1 Mangroves 3 4 4 2 3 2 Canopy Trees 1 4 Live Oak, Red Maple, 1 3 Palm Trees

4 Lawn 2 2 3 3 4

Issues: -Mangroves block water views, capture debris and smell, but have an important role in the ecological marine system and are protected

-Palm trees do not provide shade but offer aesthetic values

-Canopy trees in parking lot do not have ideal condition and show signs of drought and poor maintenance Upper Waterfront - Activities

Issues:

1. Access along waterfront stops at Monty's 2 3 2. Private Yacht Clubs fenced in, secluded, provide no public water access 6 1 3. Parking lot feels private 4 4. Poor location of benches and picnic tables 5 5. Existing boardwalk in disrepair, only water access and water view in park

6. Mangroves block view and water access Upper Waterfront - Circulation

Surface of No sidewalk connection along waterfront access South Bayshore Drive changes from concrete to wooden boardwalk

Biscayne Bay Yacht Club Coral Reef Montys Yacht Club Kennedy Park

US Sailing Center

Boardwalk in disrepair only water access in Existing waterfront connection stops Kennedy Park Upper Waterfront - Lighting/Seating

Issues: -No seating opportunities along South Bayshore Drive

-Seating elements in Kennedy Park need to be updated, replaced and placed better along pathway

-No light fixtures along walkway on South Bayshore Drive

-No light fixtures in Kennedy Park

-Some the existing blue light fixtures are poorly placed Upper Waterfront - Green Analysis

1 Mangroves

2 Canopy Trees 3 1 Live Oak, Red Maple, 3 4 3 Palm Trees

1 2 4 Lawn

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Issues: -Mangroves block water views, capture debris and smell, but have an important role in the ecological marine system and are protected

-Palm trees do not provide shade but offer aesthetic values

-No continuous and recognizable planting scheme along waterfront McFarlane Road- Existing Condition

Existing Condition

Issues:

- Currently McFarlane Road is a 7 lane road (4 driving lanes, 2 parking lanes, 1 turning lane) - No pedestrian-friendly crossing areas - No visible connection from Cocowalk to McFarlane Road - No pedestrian amenities along McFarlane (seating areas, restaurants) - No water views - Cars dominate the road - Existing sidewalk does not connect towards Kenneth Mayer Park McFarlane Road - Possible Design Solution

Proposed Condition Possible Design Solutions:

- Reduce driving lanes to two lanes - Turn McFarlane into pedestrian-oriented zone, like the "Ramblas", Barcelona or Lincoln Road, South Beach - Provide amenities like restaurants, outdoor cafes, water + light features, shade + seating areas along McFarlane Road - Physically connect "Cocowalk" with McFarlane Road - Create strong view corridor towards waterfront - Pier extension of McFarlane creates physical access towards the water, allowing fishing, water taxi stop etc.

Lincoln Road, South Beach The Ramblas, Barcelona Lincoln Road, South Beach South Bayshore Drive - Existing Condition

Gateways into Park/Conflict Points Existing Condition

Issues:

- Currently South Bayshore Drive is a 4 lane road with a pedestrian sidewalk on either side - Green median feels disconnected to park and does not offer any amenities, seating etc. - No pedestrian-friendly crossing areas are provided - No traffic signal to coordinate pedestrian crossing - No seating areas along South Bayshore Drive - Bus stops are difficult to find and do not provide shelter - Entrances to parking lots create a conflict with sidewalks along South Bayshore Drive South Bayshore Drive - Possible Design Solution

Proposed Condition Possible Design Solutions:

- Reduce traffic lane to two lanes - Turn other two lanes into pedestrian-oriented promenade and provide space for biking, skating, walking, jogging - Integrate existing median into new park design - Provide amenities like kiosks, light features, shade and seating areas along South Bayshore Drive - Create secure pedestrian crossing areas at intersections - Create strong view corridors towards waterfront - Reduce existing car entrances to parking lots

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro Walking Inline Skating, Biking Horse Carriage Market Analysis Economic Objectives

• Conduct market/economic/financial analyses of various potential waterfront uses that will: – Identify appropriate park uses – Explore potential park enhancements that a provide a range of activities – Serve community needs, existing and potential markets – Strengthen connectivity between commercial center and waterfront – Provide recommendations for potential revenues to support needed capital investment and operating costs over time Demographic Overview, 2005

2005 BirdGroveBird Avenue BirdGroveBird Avenue East Grove North South South West East West Grove Cent er Grove Bayside Grove Grove Demographic Characteristics Population 4,011 1,438 1,398 1,315 1,462 827 3,079 3,428 Households 2,205 673 562 813 752 308 1,338 1,263 Average Household Size 1.8 2.1 2.4 1.6 1.9 2.7 2.3 2.7 Median Age 35 40 45 39 40 44 44 35 Ra c e White 3,343 571 1,328 1,176 1,348 777 2,796 240 Black 306 785 12 46 35 21 182 3,067 American Indian, Eskimo 8 2 5 2 1 - 4 4 Asian or Pacific Islander 79 11 8 27 19 6 21 4 Tw o Races 127 30 26 33 37 15 42 103 Other 148 38 19 31 22 7 34 10

Income Characteristics Median Household Income $60,388 $30,748 $108,695 $74,902 $75,468 $207,807 $123,801 $31,477 Average Household Income $81,112 $45,039 $157,513 $131,183 $102,336 $275,878 $186,203 $45,524

Housing Characteristics Ow ner-occupied Units 934 197 457 463 494 275 1,125 457 As % of Total 42.3% 29.4% 81.2% 57.0% 65.8% 89.3% 84.1% 36.2% Renter-occupied Units 1,271 475 106 350 257 33 213 805 As % of Total 57.7% 70.6% 18.8% 43.0% 34.2% 10.7% 15.9% 63.8% Total Housing Units: 2,205 673 562 813 752 308 1,338 1,263 Source: ESRI Business Information Solutions; Economics Research Associates, December 2006. Demographic Overview, 2010

2010 Bird Avenue Bird Avenue BirdGrove BirdGrove East Grove North South South West East West Grove Cent er Grove Bayside Grove Grove Demographic Characteristics Population 4,376 1,531 1,508 1,452 1,556 879 3,314 3,683 Households 2,393 712 604 892 796 325 1,432 1,352 Average Household Size 1.8 2.2 2.4 1.6 1.9 2.7 2.3 2.7 Median Age 35 42 47 40 43 45 46 37 Ra c e White 3,625 653 1,427 1,289 1,424 824 2,996 278 Black 321 782 12 48 36 23 196 3,263 American Indian, Eskimo 8 2 5 3 1 - 4 5 Asian or Pacific Islander 92 12 9 34 22 7 25 5 Tw o Races 145 36 31 38 44 18 49 120 Other 185 46 24 41 29 7 43 12

Income Characteristics Median Household Income $79,782 $36,745 $128,829 $98,138 $94,054 $261,741 $155,990 $37,070 Average Household Income $108,944 $52,408 $194,587 $178,716 $133,658 $370,920 $244,673 $55,660

Housing Characteristics Ow ner-occupied Units 941 196 492 509 518 292 1,214 507 As % of Total 39.3% 27.5% 81.4% 57.1% 65.0% 89.9% 84.8% 37.5% Renter-occupied Units 1,452 516 112 383 278 33 218 844 As % of Total 60.7% 72.5% 18.6% 42.9% 35.0% 10.1% 15.2% 62.5% Total Housing Units: 2,393 712 604 892 796 325 1,432 1,352 Source: ESRI Business Information Solutions; Economics Research Associates, December 2006. Summary of Current Revenue Generating Uses

• Leasehold use rents have increased 17 percent, from $1.3 million in 2001 to $2.9 million in 2005. – Grove Harbor Marina/Fresh Market lease generated the highest revenue in 2005 with $1.5 million.

• Facilities net revenues (Dinner Key Marina and Coconut Grove Expo Center) have increased from $1.5 million to $2.3 million. – Dinner Key Marina generated almost $2.5 million in revenues in 2005. – Coconut Grove Expo Center continues to operate at a loss, losing more than $100,000 in 2005. Current Revenue Generating Uses

% CAGR 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2001-2005 Leasehold Rents U.S. Sailing Center$ 7,077 $ 7,720 $ 8,534 $ 8,812 $ 9,016 5.0% Grove Key Marina 321,776 327,891 316,344 388,180 382,383 3.5% Grove Harbor Marina/Fresh Market - - 64,721 564,717 1,537,304 187.5% Monty's Restaurant 851,235 601,689 728,241 718,921 778,285 -1.8% Shake-a-Leg, Miami, Inc. 100 500 500 500 500 38.0% Biscayne Bay Yacht Club 5,069 5,069 5,069 5,069 5,069 0.0% Chart House Restaurant 108,067 117,961 104,384 113,463 121,644 2.4% Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce 3,600 2,700 3,600 3,600 3,600 0.0% Coral Reef Yacht Club 22,162 23,270 24,433 25,655 26,938 4.0% Coconut Grove Sailing Club 45,148 52,199 84,857 80,480 88,485 14.4% Subtotal - Leaseholds:$ 1,364,236 $ 1,138,999 $ 1,340,684 $ 1,909,397 $ 2,953,224 16.7%

Facilities-Net Revenues Dinner Key Marina$ 1,540,742 $ 1,636,812 $ 1,927,629 $ 2,209,931 $ 2,486,522 10.0% Coconut Grove Expo Center$ - $ - $ (94,326) $ (173,075) $ (129,184) 11.1% Subtotal - Facilities:$ 1,540,742 $ 1,636,812 $ 1,833,303 $ 2,036,856 $ 2,357,338 8.9%

TOTAL - WATERFRONT REVENUES:$ 2,904,977 $ 2,775,811 $ 3,173,987 $ 3,946,253 $ 5,310,562 12.8%

Source: City of Miami Department of Public Facilities, Asset Management Division; City of Miami Department of Planning; Economics Research Associates, March 2006. Lease Expiration Status of ERA Analysis by Component

• Coconut Grove Expo Center: – Projected to close for public use on June 1, 2006 – Not competitive with Miami Beach facility, operates at a deficit. – Potential for interim uses, but long term purpose and viability are yet to be determined • Mooring Fields: – Lease abstracts under review – ERA analyzing other mooring facilities to determine relevant pricing rates, operating costs/characteristics and management approaches. – Analyze proposed mooring fields, governance, current uses, costs, revenues etc. • Dinner Key Marina – ERA to provide recommended improvements (such as proposed Dock Masters building and it’s relationship to moorings field). • Coconut Grove Sailing Club: – ERA will analyze costs, revenues and operating characteristics including required building maintenance costs, area upgrades and improvements, and competitive position. Status of ERA Analysis by Component

• Parking and Transportation – Transportation sub-consultant will review study and recommended uses to determine adequacy of existing and potential supply and demand – Recommendations for projected parking revenues and appropriate management approaches • Park Programming – Goals and objectives include recommended uses that provide improved connectivity, activation of public spaces and streets and enhanced level of park amenities – Program will explore opportunities to create compatible venues for events for enhanced public programs in the parks and serve as potential source of revenue Case Study: Pinellas County Parks

ERA has conducted thorough research on revenue generators for parks across the United States. The following slides summarize that research and focus on work conducted for Pinellas County, FL.

ERA analyzed revenue generation potential and the current management structure associated with the following uses at a series of County-owned and operated parks:

•Food and Beverage Concessions (temporary/seasonal to permanent) • Gift Shop Concessions • Special Events/Rentals in County-owned facilities Park Concessions - Trends Summary

An analysis of national contract concession agreements for food service in public venues reveals the following:

• Operating terms: – Generally five years with two- to five-year renewal options; terms based on performance, operating standards and capital investment made by the operator. • Capital investment requirements: – Vary greatly by jurisdiction and required level of control. – Tenant fit-out solely the responsibility of the operator (less control/less public investment). – Local jurisdiction provided facilities and equipment with concessioner working under an operating contract (maximum control/highest public investment). • Revenue splits: – Usually based on annual license or rental fee, plus a percentage of annual gross revenues. • Concession offerings: – Range from snack food to full-service dining, gift and equipment rental shops, and venues available for public events (picnics to parties). Park Concessions – Trends Summary

• In all cases, operators required to provide surety bonds, full liability insurance, and meet minimum revenue and performance standards. • Seasonal adjustments to operating hours allowed based on use patterns, requests by the operators and jurisdiction approval • Among “lessons learned” from national examples, options to extend operating agreements were based on performance and revenues, and operator investment in improvements to public property. • Concession operations in public venues are often independently owned and operated, with few exceptions in unique locations • Market density can attract branded products (like Chart House and Fresh Market) or national operators (usually for multiple venues and facilities) Park Retail Shop

An analysis of park gift shop operations in the southern U.S. reveals the following: • The park gift shop retail season: – Most active from October until the end of May, with March and April having the highest sales. • Sales volumes: – For retail-oriented shops, sales increase over holiday periods where gift shopping is traditionally strong. April tends to be particularly strong due to partial-year residents preparing to return home for the summer months. • Store concepts: – Vary depending on park characteristics – activity-oriented parks may sell more equipment and rentals/services; arts and cultural park shops are more gift and book oriented Park Special Events/Rentals

• Themed Festivals – permanent and temporary facilities required • Weddings – Venue(s), permitting standards, costs and fees • Private “Life Cycle” Parties, including receptions, graduation, family reunions, picnics, etc. • Cultural/Art Performances – Compatibility and facilities required • Educational events • Catering facilities -- On grounds or off-site • Connections to Coconut Grove downtown • Suggested new activities and supporting facilities in park Summary Concepts Constraints Opportunities Next Steps Next Steps

• Determine priorities for current and future uses • Recommend use mix, management approach and other factors affecting implementation • Project sales/public revenues, operating costs and net revenues by recommended use • Address parking needs, requirements and management • Prepare design alternatives • Solicit public input on design alternatives Tell Us Your Priorities…