1 Technology IND 6255 Graduate Studio 1 September 7, 2010 Christina Joy Chambers Gabriel Rodriguez

2 Site and Building History Location: st Street, North Miami Beach, FL Opened in December 1968 as a twin cinema

3 Site 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

4 Local 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

5 Local 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

6 Local Demographics Majority of population is working, low-middle class

7 Local Demographics

8 Median age: 37.3

9 Local 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

10 Real 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

11 Real 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

12 Floor Plan Main entrance faces south Approximate dimensions: 110’ L x 88’6”W N

13 South Elevation First floor ceiling height 10’11” H Second floor ceiling height (floor to ceiling) 30’4”H

14 West Elevation

15 Floor Plan - Sun Path

16 Vehicular 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

17 Local Restaurants Restaurants near Byron Theatre: A. Cafe Prima PastaCafe Prima Pasta B. El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant North Beach Ince Mexican Restaurant North Beach Inc C. Pizza Fiore D. Yeung's Chinese Restaurant E. George's Restaurant & Loungeounge F. FiF. Fifi's Place Seafood Fish Paella Restaurantood Fish Paella Restaurant G. Las Vegas Restaurant H. Miami Beach Pizza Inc.ami Beach Pizza Inc. I. Mi CoI. Mi Colombia J. New Olivos Cafe Inc.

18 Local Restaurants

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