HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-20 CRA Board Workshop Agenda PacketAGENDA
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - 5:30 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. DISCUSSION
1. Streetscape Visioning Plan for West 1st Avenue - CRA Executive Director
3. ADJOURNMENT
City of Dania Beach
Memorandum
DATE: 9/20/2023
TO: Chair and Board Members
FROM: Michael Chen, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Streetscape Visioning Plan for West 1st Avenue
Request:
Discuss the Streetscape Visioning Plan for West 1st Avenue
Background:
Creating an Arts and Entertainment District with an enhanced public realm has been a long-term
goal of the CRA.
The adopted 2009 CRA Plan recommended “A redesigned NW 1st Avenue and its visual
connectivity with Federal Highway may best exemplify a walkable site” and proposed a Master
Plan to design an enhanced public realm for the NW 1st Avenue corridor.
The adopted 2023 CRA Plan proposed to generally designate the areas along Federal Highway
from Old Griffin Road to SE 5th Street as an Arts & Entertainment District. Further, the Plan
states that activities in downtown reinforce the importance of street design and infrastructure
requirements with an emphasis on an arts district concept to help improve pedestrian safety and
to increase the activity of the NW/SW 1st Avenue corridor that runs parallel with S. Federal
Highway.
Project:
Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. was contracted to provide professional services to develop a
Streetscape Vision Plan for an Arts and Entertainment District centered along the West 1st
Avenue corridor, from Stirling Road to NW 3rd Street.
The objective of their scope of work is to develop a comprehensive streetscape vision plan for
the central spine of the Dania CRA’s Arts and Entertainment District, limited to 1st Avenue from
Old Griffin Road to Stirling Road. The plan will integrate urban design principles, landscape
architecture techniques, engineering design considerations, and create a vibrant and engaging
environment for residents, visitors, and businesses. The plan will consider pedestrian comfort,
safety, accessibility, aesthetics, and functionality, while reflecting the unique character and
opportunities within the district.
Calvin, Giordano & Associates will lead the September 20th Visioning Workshop.
Budgetary Impact
N/A
Recommendation
N/A