October 2002 Design Institute
Hollywood, Broward County
[See also the Results page]
A strategic plan for the mixed-use and transit-oriented development
of the Dixie Highway corridor in Hollywood was devised. A key component
of the plan is to expand the study area to a larger overall site
that includes the passenger station site alongside the Florida East
Coast Railroad and as well as potential space for surrounding mixed-use
development. Acquisition and assemblage of parcels, including Sites
1 and 2 and the Car Classics property, would be necessary to create
the larger site. Additionally, it was suggested that Dixie Highway
be realigned so that a connection could be made to the east with
21st Avenue.
Having enacted these first two steps, the City would have substantial
influence in the site and area development. The City could further
its plan by creating incentives for development of the assembled
site and other gap areas along the corridor. Other considerations
include:
- providing for transitional uses of portions of the area
during evolution
of the project;
- creating a sense of place through visual cues such as the re-alignment
of Dixie Highway;
- modifying the one-way street system to a two-way street
system to improve circulation; and
- incorporating a multi-modal
plan with a focus on the pedestrian access and connectivity
of commercial areas within the Historic District.
To implement the plan, the City of Hollywood would begin by creating
a task force whose mission would be to design a master plan of the
area and a physical vision of the project area. |
