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TechnologyTechnology

IND 6255IND 6255Graduate Studio 1Graduate Studio 1

September 7, 2010September 7, 2010

Christina Joy ChambersChristina Joy ChambersGabriel RodriguezGabriel Rodriguez

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Site and Building HistorySite and Building History

•Location: 500 71st Street,

North Miami Beach, FL

33141

•Opened in December 1968 as a

twin cinema

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Site and Building HistorySite and Building History

•Re-developed in the 1970’s as a multiplex cinema

•Purchased and refurbished by the City of Miami in 2002

•Hosts a variety of performances, lectures and meetings

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Local InformationLocal Information

•Most attractions within walking

distance

•Less than one mile from A1A and

beaches

•U.S. Post Office directly across the

street

•Public parking on east side of the

building across the street

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Local StatisticsLocal Statistics

•Higher crime rate in the area than rest of Miami-Dade County and the

State of Florida

•Despite higher crime rate, crime rate overall is decreasing

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Local DemographicsLocal Demographics

•Majority of population is working, low-middle class

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Local DemographicsLocal Demographics

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Local DemographicsLocal Demographics

•Median age: 37.3

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Local WeatherLocal Weather

•Highest average temperature typically

occurs in July and is lowest in January

•Most average precipitation occurs in June

•The theatre is located in Zone A (Red

Zone) and may be ordered to evacuate

in the event of a hurricane

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Real Estate TrendsReal Estate Trends

•Home sales prices depreciated approximately 60% in the past 5

years

•48% decrease in median home sales prices within last year

• There are roughly 722 homes in foreclosure near the theatre

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Real Estate TrendsReal Estate Trends

• Current average price per square foot is $142 which is

60.86% less than the average price per square foot in rest of

Miami Beach

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Floor PlanFloor Plan

•Main entrance faces south

•Approximate dimensions: 110’ L x 88’6”W

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South ElevationSouth Elevation

•First floor ceiling height 10’11” H

•Second floor ceiling height (floor to ceiling) 30’4”H

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West ElevationWest Elevation

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Floor Plan - Sun PathFloor Plan - Sun Path

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Vehicular AnalysisVehicular Analysis

•Building lies on 71st Street which becomes the 79th Street Causeway.

•79th Street Causeway is a major artery connecting drivers from the

mainland to the beaches

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Local RestaurantsLocal Restaurants

Restaurants near Byron Theatre:

A. Cafe Prima Pasta

B. El Rancho Grand

e Mexican Restaurant North Beach Inc

C. Pizza Fiore

D. Yeung's Chinese Restaurant

E. George's Restaurant & Lounge

F. Fifi's Place Seaf

ood Fish Paella Restaurant

G. Las Vegas Restaurant

H. Miami Beach Pizza Inc.

I. Mi Colombia

J. New Olivos Cafe Inc.

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Local RestaurantsLocal Restaurants

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