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Significant Value Drivers for North Miami Beach Station (at 163
Street)

• Located at the intersection three major regional thoroughfares
o US1/Biscayne Blvd.,
o State Road 836/163 Street, and
o West Dixie Highway
• Highest population within ½ mile (2010 census)
o Over 9,000 people currently living within ½ mile
• Most existing housing units within ½ mile
o Over 4,200 dwelling units currently living within ½ mile
• Most existing housing units within ¼ mil
• Most bus routes serving station location
• Highest projected ridership: Tri-Rail 2014 Study
• Linkages to other major transit hubs
o Northeast Transit Hub,
o Golden Glades,
o Sunny Isles Beach,
o Skylake,
o lntracoastal Mall
• Linkages to greenways, bikeways and trails
o Greynolds Park,
o NMB Tennis Center,
o Snake Creek greenway,
o Oleta River State Park
• Highest employment density (jobs per acre)
• High-density mixed-use zoning district around station location
o Allows Residential,
o Schools, Offices,
o Medical,
o Community Facilities
• Part of award winning mixed-use Comprehensive Plan Initiative
• Direct access from arterial roads
o Biscayne Blvd. and
o West Dixie Hwy.
• Within Community Redevelopment Area;
o CRA Incentives available
• Over $1 million funding approved (grants, City of NMB, and CRA)
• Developer owns both sides of Biscayne Boulevard, plans crossing
• Recommended location: Tri-Rail 2014 Study
• SFRTA Station Area planning grant awarded for Station Area Plan