2050 Downtown Miami Master Plan Update (CBD Focus)

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Overview

Based on the success of goals outlined in the 2025 Downtown Miami Master Plan, Downtown Miami, Brickell, and the Arts & Entertainment Districts are quickly becoming world-class neighborhoods that people, families, and businesses are flocking to in greater numbers by the day. But as Miami rapidly develops, new challenges have emerged that need to be addressed, and a new roadmap with a clear vision is needed to guide economic, community, environmental, and urban development opportunities.

To that end, in late 2023, the Miami DDA began developing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a 2050 Downtown Miami Master Plan Update, with a specific focus on the Central Business District (CBD) and the Flagler District within it. The overriding goal is to strengthen Downtown Miami's position as the most livable urban center in the world and as an urban core rich with commerce, culture, community, and connectivity.

Following public outreach, the Miami DDA's Urbanism Committee and the Miami DDA Board of Directors requested the following seven (7) goals to be considered for the Master Plan Update:

  • Promote a positive Business Environment
  • Create a Resilient City
  • Develop Incentives to Promote Equitable Housing
  • Provide Greater Mobility Options
  • Develop an Urban Planning Strategy that Promotes Adaptive Reuse for Buildings and Minimizes Big Box Retail/Store
  • Create a Walkable City with Connected Green Spaces and Recreational Areas
  • Heighten Arts, Culture, Dining & Entertainment Options
  • Status

Status

  • On March 11, 2024, the City of Miami Procurement Department issued a solicitation for Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) No. 23-24-022 Master Planning Services for Downtown Miami Master Plan Update (CBD Focus)
  • On December 19, 2024, City of Miami Procurement held a Step 2 Evaluation Meeting for RFQ 23-24-022 Master Planning Services for 2050 Downtown Miami Master Plan Update (CBD Focus), and upon conclusion of the scoring session, the Selection Committee voted to unanimously recommend to the Miami DDA that negotiations of a Professional Services Agreement (“PSA”) be initiated with Zyscovich, LLC
  • On April 8, 2025, City of Miami Procurement held a third and final Negotiations Meeting with Zyscovich, LLC for RFQ 23-24-022 Master Planning Services for 2050 Downtown Miami Master Plan Update to accept and approve Zyscovich, LLC’s Proposed Scope of Work and Fees.
  • On May 26, 2025, the Miami DDA Board of Directors approved the City of Miami’s Selection Committee’s selection of Zyscovich, LLC, as the winning proposer for RFQ NO. 23-24-022 Master Planning Services for Downtown Miami Master Plan Update (CBD focus).
  • On February 26, 2026, Bernard Zyscovich, Founder and Chief Design Officer of Zyscovich/Stratus, led the kickoff meeting. The Zyscovich team took survey responses and reviewed the committee’s initial goals, to determine what to prioritize.
  • The next Master Plan Update workshop was held on March 2, 2026 with Board Members and community stakeholders.
  • We will share the date of the next workshop and/or public outreach meeting as soon as it is scheduled.

Zyscovich Team Organizational Chart

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