Methodology: Mixed-methods analysis
Focus groups and interviews
Site and facility evaluations
Recreation trends analysis
Operational assessment
Community workshops
Programs assessment
Financial assessment Demographic analysis
Level of service analysis Online community survey
Community benchmarking
Statistically-valid public survey
Engage: Stakeholder Interviews
Methodology:
20 separate focus groups including participating from more than 50 people, including representatives from:
– PR Administration
– PR Programming
– PR Maintenance
– Planning
– Village Council + Mayor
– City Manager’s Office
– Fine Arts
– PRA Board
– MSV Library
– Finance
– Private program operators
– Resident stakeholders
Top 5 Priorities:
1. New Indoor Recreation Center - Strong consensus on the urgent need for a flexible, multi-generational community recreation facility.
2. Improved Tot Lots and Playground Facilities - Expansion, enhancement, better parking, restroom facilities, and consideration of potential relocation.
3. Enhanced Walkability and Connectivity - Improvements to pedestrian crossings, linking parks via trails and sidewalks, addressing barriers like major roadways.
4. Equitable Distribution of Amenities - Emphasis on addressing disparities between east and west sides of Miami Shores Village, providing balanced distribution of parks and recreation opportunities.
5. Flexible and Multi-purpose Greenspaces - Development and activation of versatile outdoor areas suitable for various activities and community events.
Engage: Community Workshops
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Engage: Public opinion survey
Priority Needs:
Concept: Multi-generational Community Ctr.
Vision:
Multi-generational Social and Recreational “HUB” of Miami Shores Village.
Flexible and adaptable multipurpose interior spaces.
Dedicated gymnastics room.
Double gymnasium with indoor walking/exercise track.
Integrated resiliency and emergency infrastructure.
Context-sensitive scale and aesthetic with indoor-outdoor design.
Concept:
Total SF: 59,772
Gymnasium 14,440 SF MP Rooms 7,550 SF
Gymnastics 4,500 SF
Covered Terraces 4,056 SF Storage 3,795 SF Fitness 2,150 SF Restrooms 1,960 SF
School 1,750 SF
Office/Admin 1,000 SF
SF
Second Floor
1. First Floor (39,607
Concept: Exterior Inspiration
Concept: Interior Inspiration
MULTI-PURPOSE PROGRAMMING SPACES
INTEGRATED ART
SOCIAL SPACES
OUTDOOR SPORTS COURTS
NATURAL LIGHT
OPEN ATRIUM
INDOOR FITNESS
DOUBLE GYMNASIUM W/ WALKING TRACK
Concept: Circulation + Access
OUTDOOR SPORTS COURTS
Concept: Site Adjacencies
OUTDOOR SPORTS COURTS
Concept: Building Features
OUTDOOR SPORTS COURTS
Concept: Scale
Comparison of the existing infrastructure that will be replaced with a future multigenerational community center.
Existing SF (to be removed):
1. Community Center +/-17,000 SF
2. Fieldhouse +/- 5,000 SF
3. Outdoor Courts +/- 18,000 SF +/- 40,000 SF
4. Proposed New Center SF: – Floor 1
Note:Location is approximate and meant to illustrate the scale of the building only. Park site plan will be updated once a building program and scale are confirmed.
Next Steps: Project roadmap
Needs Assessment Phase (complete)
Vision Phase (begin)
Vision workshop (5/28/25)
Park site master plans
Comm. Ctr. Plan development
MASTER PLAN
Community engagement (begin)
Existing system assessment (begin)
Master Plan project start-up
RFP procurement phase begins (internal)
Action Plan + phasing (begin)
Special election (TBD)
Prep. for referendum
Plan Adoption (4/26)
Final draft master plan (3/31/26)
Draft community center plan