HPB26-0685

CITYWIDE DIGITAL INFORMATION KIOSKS

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the design and placement of two Digital Information Kiosks (IKE 'Wave Part' units) to be installed within the public right-of-way at Washington Avenue & 12th Street (MIB-034) and Washington Avenue & 8th Street (MIB-033). Each kiosk measures approximately 25 feet in height, 46 inches in width, and 12 inches in depth, featuring a biomorphic wave-profile cabinet designed by architect William Lane. The kiosks incorporate dual 65-inch touchscreens, Wi-Fi connectivity, an emergency call system, and accessibility components.

From the Letter of Intent

IKE Smart City, LLC is requesting Certificate of Appropriateness approval for three new Digital Information Kiosks to be installed within two local historic districts in Miami Beach. The kiosks are freestanding, pedestrian-oriented interactive digital media structures designed to enhance wayfinding, public engagement, and economic activity. The proposed design features a wave-like edge cabinet with a biomorphic aesthetic, previously approved by the HPB on May 14, 2024.

• Installation of one Digital Information Kiosk at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 8th Street
• Installation of one Digital Information Kiosk at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 12th Street
• Installation of one Digital Information Kiosk at the intersection of Española Way and Drexel Avenue
• Substitution of one previously approved kiosk location from the initial 15-kiosk installation
• Addition of two new kiosk locations under the City Agreement's additional allowance
• Potential installation of bollards or low planters for demarcation and protection at the Española Way location

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Contextual compatibility of a standardized kiosk design within the Flamingo Park Historic District
• Cumulative impact of additional fixed streetscape elements on pedestrian environment clarity and visual continuity
• Constrained sidewalk dimensions at Washington Avenue & 12th Street (approximately 11'-9" wide)
• Integration of uniform infrastructure elements within historically and architecturally sensitive areas
• Illumination levels and digital display operation compatibility with surrounding historic environment
• Ensuring compliance with accessibility requirements, emergency access, and above/below grade utilities

Cover Sheet

Land Use Document

785.95 KB

Previous Orders

Previously Reordered Orders 04-14-26

1.23 MB

Staff Report

Staff Report & Draft Order 04-14-26

424.61 KB

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 04-14-26

11.72 MB

Narrative Response

Narrative Responses 04-14-26

98.95 KB

Architectural Plans

Plans (Espanola Way and Drexel) 04-14-26

8.44 MB

Plans (Washington Ave and 8 Street) 04-14-26

7.81 MB

Plans (Washington Ave and 12 Street) 04-14-26

7.4 MB

Checklist

Checklist 04-14-26

415 KB

Other

Kiosk Map Location Exhibit 04-14-26

194.24 KB

Resolution 04-14-26

1.38 MB

Notice Materials 04-14-26

1.16 MB

Presentation 04-14-26

20.58 MB