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JORGE M. PLANAS, PRINCIPAL

jorge@uedg.com

WHAT KIND OF STREET DO WE DESERVE?

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EXISTING CONDITIONS / EXPERIENCE• INCONSISTENTR.O.W.WIDTH• INCONSISTENTTREEPLANTINGS - Royal Palm - Montgomery Palm - Mahogany - Live Oak - Gumbo-limbo• TREEPLANTERSSCATTEREDAIMLESSLY• LITTLE TO NO SHADE• OBSTRUCTEDWALKWAYS• ABUNDANCEOFSTREETSIGNAGE• PEDESTRIANANDHIGHWAYSTREETLAMPMIX• LOSSOFPARKINGINFDOTRECONSTRUCTION• PHONEBOOTH“BILLBOARDS”• STOREFRONT“AUTOMOBILE”ORIENTEDSIGNAGE• DRIVEWAYSINTERRUPTINGSIDEWALK• DANGEROUSOFF-STREETHEAD-INPARKING• PARKINGONSIDEWALKS• DISREGARDFORTHEPUBLICREALM• BARRICADEDSTREETENDSNOTUTILIZED• BASICSTREETFURNISHINGS• NOCIVICSPACE• VACANTLOTS• SHORTAGEOFMEDIUMDENSITYRESIDENTIAL• NEWCONSTRUCTIONONESTORYSTRIPMALL• WEAKDESIGNGUIDELINES• LACKOFCODEENFORCEMENT• POORMAINTENANCE

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VEHICULAR TRAVEL LANES(S): Area used for the movement of automobiletraffic.

VERGE (VEHICULAR): Area used for parking, vehicular loading, and bus stops.

VERGE (PEDESTRIAN): Sidewalk area set aside for streetscape furniture, cafe tables, tree plantings, street lamps and signage.

PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY: Sidewalk area set aside for pedestrian walking.

TYPICALCOMPONENTSOFASTREET

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TRAVEL LANES

Narrow travel lanes slow cars down.Wide travel lanes encourage speeding.

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ON-STREET PARKING• Bufferpedestriansfromspeedingmotorist.• Slows motor vehicles.• “Teaser”parkingisgoodforbusiness.

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SIDEWALKS• Morethanjustforpedestrianstowalkon.• Bufferspedestriansfromspeedingmotorist.• Widesidewalksareideal,NOTatthecosttoon-streetparking.

Vehicular Verge: parking, transit shelters, bike stations, tree planters, bulb-outs, signagePedestrian Verge: street furnishings, tree planters, signagePedestrian Walkways: unobstructed clear paths for the free movement of pedestrians

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FRONTAGEPARKING

• AffectsthePublicRealm• Dangerous

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BUILDINGFRONTAGE• Howabuilding“behaves”determineshowtheexperience•

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STOREFRONT

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Distinct Character• CreateSenseofPlace• CommunityIdentity• BuildaBrand• Environmentthatattracts

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Include Diversity• Includeamixofshops,offices,apart-

ments,hotel,etc.• Attractvarietyofpeople,ages,income,

andcultures• Provide multiple options and experi-

encesforvisitors

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Design for People• Comfortable• Elegant• Vibrant• Safe• Walkable• Spaceswithmultipleuses• Enjoyable

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Density is Good• Densityisagoodthing• Urbanismneedspeople• Helpssupportsbusinesses• Bringsdiversityofpeople• Allowsforefficientinfrastructure• Equalsvalue

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Civic Space• PlaceofGathering• Dignifiedspaces• Acknowledgesimportantlocation• Landmarks• Helpstoreinforcesbrand/image• Attractspeople

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Preservation• Acknowledgecommunityhistory• Createsawarenessandappreciation• Sourceofcommunitypride• Integratingpastwithpresent• Modernizing• Attractiontouristandlocal

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Quality / Details• Emphasizebeauty,aesthetics,comfort• Properuseofproportions• Correctarchitecturedetailing• Constructionmaterialandfinishesthat

endure• MimoArchitecturalDetails - DecorativeBlockWalls - Stucco,Brick,Stone,Tile - IronRailings - Beanpoles - Eaves - OutdoorSpaces/Courtyards - EyebrowsandWindowFrames - CheeseHoles - FunShapesandAngles• OtherStyleswithintheDistrict

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WE CAN DO BETTER

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WE CAN DO BETTER

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WE CAN DO BETTER

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WE CAN DO BETTER

WHAT KIND OF STREET DO WE DESERVE?

A highly dignified and aesthetically pleasing streetscape that defines a public realm that

showcases Mimo’s rich architectural legacy and promotes a safe and comfortable experience that

fosters a sense of community and civic pride.

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JORGE M. PLANAS, PRINCIPAL

jorge@uedg.com