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Request for Proposal- "Aquatic Entertainment Complex" City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida November 8, 2010 e (towards the east). Towards the south, the new St. Tropez project offers an elegant fagade rich with old-world architectural details and charm. Impressive views of the beach and the Intracoastal waterway are available via view corridors that exist between condo buildings directly to the east. These views have been strategically captured in order to maximize the full potential of the fantastic experience that a patron can achieve while visiting and/or using the park and its facilities. Pedestrian Circulation: The most important pedestrian circulation exists at the south edge of the site, which fronts the St. Tropez project and therefore requires a direct relationship to such project. At the east end of the site, the pedestrian circulation is intensified by the intersection with Collins Avenue and the congested situation that is described in the East Boundary analysis above. The only pedestrian circulation at the north edge of the site will be mainly generated by the proposed park and parking structure. Vehicular Circulation: As primary arteries to-and-from the city, both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Sunny Isles Boulevard are important for vehicular circulation. Due to this prime location, the park and Aquatic Entertainment Center will serve as a gateway to the City of Sunny Isles Beach and will be an important civic marker that will e be physically and visually enjoyed by all residents and visitors traveling within the area. Regarding the character of the vehicular circulation, the westbound road (located at the north edge of the site) tends to be more utilitarian in character since it has little to no pedestrian activity. In addition, this road also receives the overpass landing from Collins Avenue and traffic tends to be of a speedier nature as people curve around the overpass, exit the city and travel towards the Intracoastal causeway. The traffic at the eastbound road also tends to be somewhat speedy at the west end as the vehicles come from the Intracoastal causeway. Soon thereafter, the traffic slows down due to traffic lights, the sense of arrival to the city, and a stronger pedestrian presence that currently exists in the area. 1.2 Design Concept & Strategy e The 3.5 acre site has been carefully designed to create a focal point and destination place for the Sunny Isles Beach community and area visitors. In keeping with long range goals of the Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Plan, the proposal addresses the City's needs for parks, open space, recreational facilities and public parking. The overall concept adheres to the express goals of the City Commission and its' vision of creating a destination place where residents and visitors can enjoy leisure activities, shopping, and entertainment in a lush park setting. The project design is consistent with the Sunny Isles Beach "Open Space and Public Parking Initiative" including the study and recommendations prepared by Luft Consulting, Inc. dated March 2008. The 2 of 32