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‘MIAMI MODERNIST’


Creating the Mixed-Use Courthouse Center Parking Facility in Miami


BY MARK SANTOS M


IAMIHASEMBARKEDONAN initiative to revitalize its down- town area, including a series of projects that capitalize on the city’s unique culture and encour-


age further growth and economic development. Although periods of economic stress have slowed down


or eliminated many recent projects, others have pressed for- ward. One of the most significant, the mixed-use Courthouse Center parking facility – led by the Miami Parking Authority (MPA) – has helped to bring further development to the city’s downtown core. More than a decade ago, the city of Miami realized that the area surrounding theWilkie D. Ferguson Jr. U.S. Federal Court-


house building was in serious need ofmore parking capacity.An existing facility was filled to capacity daily, and no additional landwas available in the vicinity to accommodate the 3,000-plus- space parking demand from the courthouse. For a number of years, the MPA had sought an opportunity


to use the existing parking facility site. The Authority purchased land adjacent to the site for future development, as the plan became a reality. Once city and planning officials made the decision to


replace the existing courthouse parking facility with a larger, more accommodating structure, the MPA took steps to develop a facility to provide the required parking supply to support employees and visitors, as well as the neighborhood. However, the Authority also sought to create a facility that would more effectively utilize the land where the stand-alone parking facility once stood.


The architecture of the facility was meant to minimize its appearance as a parking facility and includes striking design features. 14 NOVEMBER 2010 • PARKING TODAY • www.parkingtoday.com


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