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Considerations in Assessing the TOD Potential of Intermodal Center Sites
Factors Affecting TOD Potential |
Highly Supportive |
Somewhat Supportive |
Not Supportive |
Pedestrian Environment |
Area has sidewalks throughout, pedestrian amenities, and development along the streetscape edge |
Area has sidewalks throughout and moderate setbacks with limited parking |
Area has no sidewalks or limited sidewalks; development has large setbacks with large parking lots |
Current and Planned Transit Services |
The site is served by several existing bus/rail routes and planned short-term rail or bus rapid transit |
The site is served by several existing bus/rail routes and planned long-term rail or bus rapid transit |
The site is served by only a few existing bus routes |
Mix of Land Uses |
The site includes a mix of housing, retail commercial, and employment uses |
The site includes a mix of housing and retail commercial |
The site is predominately a single land use type |
Existing Population Densities |
Zone(s) of population in the area already meet or exceed 18.5 persons per acre typical for TOD |
Zone(s) of population in the area are between 9.5 and 18.5 persons per acre approaching typical levels for TOD |
Zone(s) of population in the area are less than 9.5 persons per acre, substantially less than is typical for TOD |
Existing Employment Densities |
Zone(s) of employment in the area already meet or exceed 25 employees per acre typical for TOD |
Zone(s) of employment in the area are between 12.5 and 25 employees per acre approaching typical levels for TOD |
Zone(s) of employment in the area are less than 12.5 employees per acre, substantially less than is typical for TOD |
Available or Underutilized Properties for Development |
The area has visible vacant properties or buildings |
The area has visible commercial developments that are partially vacant or have underutilized parking |
The area has few or no visible vacant, partially vacant, or underutilized properties |
Recent Development Activity |
The area has visible multifamily residential, office, or street edge commercial development that is under construction or has recently been constructed |
The area has visible development that is under construction or has been recently constructed |
The area has no visible development that is under construction or has been recently constructed |
)Site Area Description
The Miami Convention Center site is just two blocks north of the Lincoln Road pedestrian mall, located along 17th Street near Convention Center Drive, and is served by bus routes L, G, H, C, S, M, W, K, and the Flagler Max. Development includes a mix of retail stores, government/civic facilities, office buildings, small hotels, and moderate-density residences. Much of the retail development in the area is at the street/sidewalk edge. Some of the civic buildings have moderate setbacks, and sidewalks are provided throughout the area. The area south of 17th Street includes numerous zones that exceed 14 households per acre. Employment density for the zone along the north side of 17th Street and east of Washington Avenue exceeds 25 employees per acre. Two large surface parking lots on the south side of 17th Street may present redevelopment opportunities. The adjacent area includes a number of ongoing development/redevelopment projects for hotels and commercial properties.
Potential of Existing Miami Beach Convention Center Area to Support Transit-Oriented Development
Factors Affecting Transit-Oriented Development |
Rating for Intermodal Site |
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Pedestrian Environment |
Highly Supportive |
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Current and Planned Transit Services |
Somewhat Supportive |
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Mix of Land Uses |
Highly Supportive |
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Household Densities |
Highly Supportive |
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Employment Densities |
Somewhat Supportive |
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Available or Underutilized Properties for Development |
Somewhat Supportive |
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Ongoing Development Activity |
Highly Supportive |
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