This document outlines a plan to make MiMo Village a walkable community. It describes existing issues such as inconsistent street widths and tree plantings, lack of shade, and automobile-oriented design. The plan recommends designing streets for pedestrians with narrow lanes, on-street parking, wide sidewalks, building frontages that engage the street, and civic spaces. It emphasizes creating a distinct identity through preservation of architectural details, diversity of uses, density, and quality design. The goal is to define a public realm that showcases MiMo's legacy and fosters community and civic pride.

1. H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
U R B A N E N V I R O N M E N T S D E S I G N G R O U P
( f o r m e r l y D P Z L a t i n A m e r i c a )
JORGE M. PLANAS, PRINCIPAL
jorge@uedg.com

2. WHAT KIND OF STREET DO WE DESERVE?

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
EXISTING CONDITIONS / EXPERIENCE
• INCONSISTENT R.O.W. WIDTH
• INCONSISTENT TREE PLANTINGS
- Royal Palm
- Montgomery Palm
- Mahogany
- Live Oak
- Gumbo-limbo
• TREE PLANTERS SCATTERED AIMLESSLY
• LITTLE TO NO SHADE
• OBSTRUCTED WALKWAYS
• ABUNDANCE OF STREET SIGNAGE
• PEDESTRIAN AND HIGHWAY STREET LAMP MIX
• LOSS OF PARKING IN FDOT RECONSTRUCTION
• PHONE BOOTH “BILLBOARDS”
• STOREFRONT “AUTOMOBILE” ORIENTED SIGNAGE
• DRIVEWAYS INTERRUPTING SIDEWALK
• DANGEROUS OFF-STREET HEAD-IN PARKING
• PARKING ON SIDEWALKS
• DISREGARD FOR THE PUBLIC REALM
• BARRICADED STREET ENDS NOT UTILIZED
• BASIC STREET FURNISHINGS
• NO CIVIC SPACE
• VACANT LOTS
• SHORTAGE OF MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
• NEW CONSTRUCTION ONE STORY STRIP MALL
• WEAK DESIGN GUIDELINES
• LACK OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
• POOR MAINTENANCE

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
VEHICULAR TRAVEL LANES(S): Area used for the movement of
automobile traffic.
VERGE (VEHICULAR): Area used for parking, vehicular loading, and
bus stops.
VERGE (PEDESTRIAN): Sidewalk area set aside for streetscape
furniture, cafe tables, tree plantings, street lamps and signage.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY: Sidewalk area set aside for pedestrian
walking.
TYPICAL COMPONENTS OF A STREET

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
TRAVEL LANES
Narrow travel lanes slow cars down.
Wide travel lanes encourage speeding.

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ON-STREET PARKING
• Buffer pedestrians from speeding motorist.
• Slows motor vehicles.
• “Teaser” parking is good for business.

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
SIDEWALKS
• More than just for pedestrians to walk on.
• Buffers pedestrians from speeding motorist.
• Wide sidewalks are ideal, NOT at the cost to on-street parking.
Vehicular Verge: parking, transit shelters, bike stations, tree planters, bulb-outs, signage
Pedestrian Verge: street furnishings, tree planters, signage
Pedestrian Walkways: unobstructed clear paths for the free movement of pedestrians

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
FRONTAGE PARKING
• Affects the Public Realm
• Dangerous

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
BUILDING FRONTAGE
• How a building “behaves” determines how the experience
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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
STOREFRONT

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
Distinct Character
• Create Sense of Place
• Community Identity
• Build a Brand
• Environment that attracts

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
Include Diversity
• Include a mix of shops, offices, apart-
ments, hotel, etc.
• Attract variety of people, ages, income,
and cultures
• Provide multiple options and experi-
ences for visitors

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
Design for People
• Comfortable
• Elegant
• Vibrant
• Safe
• Walkable
• Spaces with multiple uses
• Enjoyable

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
Density is Good
• Density is a good thing
• Urbanism needs people
• Helps supports businesses
• Brings diversity of people
• Allows for efficient infrastructure
• Equals value

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
Civic Space
• Place of Gathering
• Dignified spaces
• Acknowledges important location
• Landmarks
• Helps to reinforces brand/image
• Attracts people

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Preservation
• Acknowledge community history
• Creates awareness and appreciation
• Source of community pride
• Integrating past with present
• Modernizing
• Attraction tourist and local

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
Quality / Details
• Emphasize beauty, aesthetics, comfort
• Proper use of proportions
• Correct architecture detailing
• Construction material and finishes that
endure
• Mimo Architectural Details
- Decorative Block Walls
- Stucco, Brick, Stone, Tile
- Iron Railings
- Beanpoles
- Eaves
- Outdoor Spaces/Courtyards
- Eyebrows and Window Frames
- Cheese Holes
- Fun Shapes and Angles
• Other Styles within the District

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
WE CAN DO BETTER

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
WE CAN DO BETTER

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
WE CAN DO BETTER

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H O W T O M A K E M i M o A W A L K A B L E V I L L A G E
WE CAN DO BETTER

22. WHAT KIND OF STREET DO WE DESERVE?
A highly dignified and aesthetically pleasing
streetscape that defines a public realm that
showcases Mimo’s rich architectural legacy and
promotes a safe and comfortable experience that
fosters a sense of community and civic pride.

23. U R B A N E N V I R O N M E N T S D E S I G N G R O U P
( f o r m e r l y D P Z L a t i n A m e r i c a )
JORGE M. PLANAS, PRINCIPAL
jorge@uedg.com