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Historic preservation board approves two Washington Avenue kiosks; Espanola/Drexel site continued
Summary
The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board approved two digital information kiosks for Washington Avenue (8th and 12th streets) while continuing consideration of an Espanola/Drexel location. The 12th Street placement was approved with a condition to shift the kiosk 5–10 feet to reduce impact on an adjacent restaurant entrance.
The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board on April 14 approved two digital information kiosks on Washington Avenue while continuing review of a third location.
The applicant, Ike Smart City, said the kiosks provide wayfinding, event information and emergency alerts and that the city pays nothing for the program. Michael Larkin, representing Ike Smart City, told the board the company shares revenue with the city and has designed kiosks for a range of climates and urban contexts.
Jon Sher Muhammad, executive vice president of the company, described features such as a directory sorted by proximity and free listings for local cultural organizations. Troy Wright, executive director of the Washington Avenue Business Improvement District, told the board the kiosks have helped visitors and businesses along the corridor.
Board members asked detailed questions about clear pedestrian paths, proximity to bus shelters (a 250‑foot offset in the city agreement) and impacts on adjacent businesses. Concerns focused on a proposed Washington/12th Street location that appeared close to the doorway of a restaurant. The applicant agreed to move the kiosk a minimum of 5 feet toward the intersection and to coordinate further with the restaurant owner and the Washington Avenue BID.
The board voted unanimously to approve the kiosk at Washington and 8th Street. The Washington and 12th Street location was approved with the 5–10 foot shift and a requirement that staff confirm the final placement after consultation with the restaurant owner. Members continued the portion of the application involving the Espanola/Drexel site to the July 14 meeting to give the applicant time to revise that siting in response to size and location concerns.
Next steps: the applicant will provide final placement details to staff for sign-off on the 12th Street kiosk; the Espanola/Drexel location will return to the board on July 14 for further review.
