Urban Placemaking Pedestrian Bridge + Park Redevelopment on Biscayne Bay

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Urban Placemaking Pedestrian Bridge + Park Redevelopment on Biscayne Bay URBAN PLACEMAKING PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE + PARK REDEVELOPMENT ON BISCAYNE BAY DILIANA NIAGOLOVA DESIGN STATEMENT PROJECT FOCUS – PLACE MAKING Create an iconic and contemporary pedestrian bridge + Improve an under-utilized public park to enhance public use PROJECT TYPE – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELEVANCE AND VALUE The intention is to bring more people to the space and create a comfortable gathering space with effective movement and interaction. Highlight the historic significance of the park, as an iconic gathering space, and elevate it’s purpose through artful design. CASE STUDIES 11th ST BRIDGE PARK THE HIGH LINE MUSEUM PARK Incorporate programs that are Effective circulation encourages Create moments of pause and appropriate for the site and scale interaction and inclusivity encourage gathering with framed views Utilize a variety of plant species to Reestablish connection with the water create attractive spaces for visitors Create spaces that reflect the community and surrounding context / nearby amenities GOALS + OBJECTIVES CREATE AN ATTRACTION FOR LOCALS + VISITORS . Well-shaded areas for gathering and relaxation . Abundant seating and framed views of the waterway . Improve on existing pedestrian circulation HIGHLIGHT THE SITE’S HISTORY THROUGH CREATIVE DESIGN . Emphasize historical value in open space gatherings . Reflect on local artistic values and creative atmosphere . Improve on an existing memorial garden RESTORE LOW PLANTINGS + TREE CANOPY . Re-introduce varied tree and palm species for a denser canopy . Improve understory and low planting diversity LOCATION MIAMI- DADE COUNTY MIAMI COCONUT GROVE THE SITE N THE NEIGHBORHOOD “With its artsy vibe, lush landscapes and free-roaming peacocks, Coconut Grove has long been known as a bohemian paradise.” - Coconut Grove Business Improvement District Website THE SITE COCO WALK PEACOCK PARK Size: 8.4 acres Hours: 7am – 10pm Overview: free public, urban park Zoning: CS – Civic Space / Park DINNER KEY PICNIC ISLAND Size: 9.7 acres 1,900’ Zoning: T1 – Natural N INVENTORY + CONTEXT PEACOCK PARK Playground, Basketball Court, Softball field – multi purpose large open field Mature trees, tall palms, and narrow standard concrete walkways Boardwalk with views of Biscayne Bay AMY BILLIG – THE MEDITATION GARDEN A meditation garden was created in the park, in memory of Amy Billig, along with this coral rock bench made and placed there by Amy’s brother Josh who still searches for answers in his sister’s disappearance. DINNER KEY PICNIC ISLAND Undeveloped / minimal pathways Entry points by kayak or boat Public Park Spaces REGATTA PARK / MARINA PARK PEACOCK PARK KENNETH M MYERS BAYSIDE PARK N EVENTS Grovetoberfest Coconut Grove Arts Festival Coconut Grove Food + Wine Festival And occasional music concerts/festivals Members of the Beat generation and hippies, the counterculture of the 60’s and 70’s, congregated in large groups in the park marking it the hang out spot in Coconut Grove. THE BEGINNING – THE PARK’S POPULARIZATION “Young people with lots of hair (and not a lot of clothes) descended on Peacock Park, where they mirrored what was happening in San Francisco. They strummed guitars and passed weed wrapped in rolling papers from head shops on Grand Avenue. The “love children” hung out in “piles” in ways the Grove had never seen before.” - Miami Historian and Author, Arva Moore Parks INVENTORY + ANALYSIS N NW PORTION (to remain) Recently updated – Works well overall Well-shaded – comfortable SE PORTION (to be improved) Underused Heavy sun exposure – extremely uncomfortable Few pathways – not well-maintained and narrow ADA accessible, but not ideal Minimal plant variety or large canopy trees Large open field Patchy lawn, no groundcovers or diverse low plantings No ‘beauty’ aspect Relatively flat – causes rainstorm puddles Existing boardwalk – bland, can be improved N BISCAYNE BAY Does not appear to be primary passageway for sailboats, jet skis, etc. Space is partly used for temporary boat docking Ideal location for a pedestrian bridge DINNER KEY PICNIC ISLAND Relatively underdeveloped Unpaved trails – could have more effective pedestrian path with minimal impact Few access points into the island N Projections provided by the Unified Sea Level Rise Projection developed for the Southeast Florida Regional Compact in SEA LEVEL PROJECTIONS 2015 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) 2030 – .67 Feet 2060 – 1.9 Feet MIAMI- DADE COUNTY THE SITE N SYNTHESIS N ILLUSTRATIVE MASTER PLAN N PEACOCK PARK LANDSCAPE PLAN N PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE N Existing NW portion of park to remain as is Open lawn spaces for recreational use or events Amy Billig Meditation Garden Waterfront paved areas to serve as N primary gathering spaces PEACOCK PARK PLAN + PROGRAM DIAGRAM PROGRAM + PLAN PARK PEACOCK N Open Biscayne Bay views Main pedestrian spaces closer to the water PEACOCK PARK WATERFRONT PLAN WATERFRONT PARK PEACOCK N Large paved gathering spaces + abundant shade Existing Shoreline Predicted Sea Level by 2060 Areas to be flooded / submerged by 2060 Existing edge conditions are sloped into the bay and do not N protect from future sea level rise conflicts New Proposed Edge Condition / Sea Wall Proposed Water Edge to be in-filled, level, and well above current PROPOSED EDGE EDGE CONDITION PROPOSED N sea level to prevent flooding events and sea level rise effects MEDITATION GARDEN MEDITATION MEDITATION GARDEN MEDITATION BILLIG BILLIG BILLIG BILLIG Lush tropical garden more suitable for a EXISTING AMY AMY EXISTING AMY PROPOSED calming stroll and meditation AMY BILLIG “MEDITATION GARDEN” FOR A BEAUTIFUL COCONUT GROVE GIRL WHO LOVED THIS PARK BORN: JANUARY 9, 1957 MISSING: MARCH 5, 1974 Large open field for recreational use Wide walkways allow for comfortable circulation PEACOCK PARK WALKWAY PERSPECTIVE WALKWAY PARK PEACOCK Gumbo Limbo trees provide visual interest and character PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE N Unique to the area in design to attract users and reflect the community’s artistic style Main Gathering Spaces with seating and open views of Biscayne Bay Bridge Landings / Entry Plazas PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PLAN + PROGRAM DIAGRAM PLAN + BRIDGE PROGRAM PEDESTRIAN The bridge meets ADA regulations with a 4% max slope, while allowing for a 26’ clearance for small sailboats and personal or emergency watercraft. 60’ typ 72’ 4% 4% 900’ PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE SECTION Curvilinear movements Lush tropical plantings Playful seating options PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PORTION PLAN PORTION BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN N Comfortable / isolated areas 10’-20’ TYP. 40’ Bridge sections show the overall structure and how it changes as the bridge height increases/decreases. Planting Depth: 3’ Tree + Palm Heights: 8’-15’ 42” 36” 6” Relatively small root balls – Suitable for shallow planting depth 24” Suitable for coastal planting and humid conditions Able to withstand strong winds Areas to be flooded / submerged by 2060 Predicted Sea Level by 2060 Existing Shoreline EXISTING w/ PROPOSED OVERLAY w/ PROPOSED EXISTING N Proposed pedestrian bridge landing and island boardwalk will be raised 3’-4’ to allow for adaptability during times of flooding or sea level change DINNER KEY PICNIC ISLAND ISLAND BOARDWALK PLAN ISLAND BOARDWALK N VIEWPOINT PERSPECTIVE 10’-15’ TYP. Designated viewpoints located throughout island boardwalk to provide views of the bay THANK YOU DILIANA NIAGOLOVA SOURCES: https://weatherspark.com/y/18592/Average-Weather-in-Coconut-Grove-Florida-United-States-Year-Round#Sections-Humidity http://maps.miamigov.com/miamizoning/ https://www.mapdevelopers.com/area_finder.php https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/04/14/11th-street-bridge-park-isnt-just-vanity-project/ https://www.urban.org/research/publication/equitable-development-planning-and-urban-park-space-early-insights-dcs-11th-street-bridge-park-project https://datausa.io/profile/geo/miami-fl/ https://www.narcity.com/news/us/fl/cocowalk-in-miami-will-be-one-of-the-best-places-to-shop-and-eat https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/miami-com-news/article225806055.html https://bbardc.org/the-park/ https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/why-history-matters-in-equitable-development-planning https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Miami http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Coconut-Grove-Miami-FL.html https://www.coconutgrove.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizcaya_Museum_and_Gardens https://www.arch2o.com/mvrdv-unveil-dawn-bridge-competition-dual-use-shanghai/ https://www.dezeen.com/2017/06/27/18-rail-to-trail-projects-high-line-network-north-america/ https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/oma-and-olin-designed-garden-bridge https://miami.curbed.com/2017/5/18/15659532/miami-cocowalk-renovation-coconut-grove https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article226721904.html https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Peacock_Park https://apnews.com/d83896073f004c388787177fa973f33b/Will-the-unique-culture-of-Miami%27s-Coconut-Grove-survive? https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/coconut-grove/article159321614.html http://flashbackmiami.com/2016/02/17/hippies-in-the-sun/#lightbox[group-7756]/2/ https://growingintothemystery.wordpress.com/category/peacock-inn-dying-rebirth-angels-old-vintage-hammock-biscayne-pioneer-miami-cocoanut-coconut-grove-history-architecture/ https://miami-history.com/early-stirrings-in-coconut-grove/ https://coconutgrove.com/about/coconut-grove-history/ https://coconutgrove.com/wp-content/uploads/Historic-Walking-Map-Sm.pdf https://southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-Compact-Unified-Sea-Level-Rise-Projection.pdf https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Peacock_Park https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/thing-to-do/parks-recreation/peacock-park/2980 https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/coconut-grove/article159321614.html https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article226721904.html.
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