Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-12-2006 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

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'.,'[.] I~/[~ j Urban and Real Estate Economics RECREA TION, TOURISM, AND PRESERVA TION QUALIFICA TIONS AND EXPERIENCE URBANOMICS, Inc., is an economic and planning consulting firm providing market research, economic analysis, and strategic planning services to local and state govemments, community and industry organizations, and private sponsors in parks and recreation, tourism and ecotourism, and the use and reuse of old and historic properties and areas. Our capabilities are rooted in the many years of pr9fessional experience of senior staff. This background includes community and regional tourist industry assessments and strategies, community park and recreation needs analyses and master plans, and market and financial feasibility and economic impact studies for various types of recreation, sports, and entertainment facilities and historic properties. The experience of URBANOMICS, a predecessor firm, Kenneth Creveling Associates, and senior staff is illustrated below. COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL STUDIES St Johns County, Florida. URBANOMICS was a team member in developing a recreation master plan for this rapidly- growing Northeast Florida county. Specific responsibilities of the firm included development of population projections by planning area to year 2025 as the basis for assessing unmet needs, evaluation and estimation of park acquisition and development costs, and analysis of potential funding sources. Mayport Village, Florida. Study of ecoheritage tourism potentials for this commercial fishing village on the S1. Johns River in the Jacksonville area, including a concept and strategy for revitalizing Mayport to serve as the center for an array of natural and historic resources and attractions in the Northeast Florida coastal area. Town of Reston, Virginia. An assignment for the Reston Home Owners Association ( RHOA) to study community membership support for a system comprising, at the time, 14 pool complexes, 32 tennis courts, community centers, and other facilities. Objectives were to determine if membership growth would keep pace with increases in numbers of facilities and growth of operations and maintenance costs and to identify needs to adjust user fees and charges. URBANOMICS  COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL STUDIES ( continued) Charleston, South Carolina. A tourism impact evaluation and management plan for the Old & Historic District, including assessment and recommendations for tour bus and horse- drawn carriage circulation, vehicular parking, use of public open spaces, tourist facility locations, and organizational and regulatory means to implement recommended actions. Since the study was completed, various parking and carriage regulations have been implemented, a new visitor center has been developed in the recommended location, a major tour boat facility has been relocated, a circulating shuttle bus system has been established, and a new public waterfront park has been developed to spread visitor impacts. James City County, Virginia. A long- range plan and program for the provision of public recreation facilities and services in this urbanizing, tourist-oriented community in Tidewater, Virginia surrounding the City of Williamsburg. Work included analysis of socio- economic and physical factors affecting recreational needs, assessment of the adequacy of existing facilities and service agreements with the City of Williamsburg in meeting identified needs, and preparation of a plan for improvement, financing, and management. Brunswick County, North Carolina. Study of coastal tourism and recreation along the southeastern North Carolina coast between Wilmington and the Myrtle Beach area, consisting of several barrier island and mainland communities. Work also included analysis of the commercial and sport fishing industries. Florida Department of Transportation. Study of recreation and tourism and survey of businesses in five counties around Lake Okeechobee in South Florida and analysis of needs and opportunities for tourist- oriented community development in connection with planning and implementing a road and off-road scenic trail development program. City of Newport News, Virginia. A recreational needs assessment, master plan, and capital improvements program for this Tidewater Virginia city. Work involved analysis of socio- economic and physical factors affecting recreational needs, evaluations of existing public facilities serving residents and their usage, an overall plan for new or improved facilities, conceptual plans for key sites, a ten- year capital improvements program, and recommendations for system and site operations, including a municipal golf course complex. Town of White Springs, Florida. Economic impact study of the new Florida Nature & Heritage Tourism Center on the Town and development opportunities in downtown. This study was funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Affairs. Community South Walton Tourist Development Council, Florida. Study of the economic and fiscal impacts of tourism in this popular Northwest Florida resort area, including of second impacts home development and visitor spending in terms of local jobs, earnings, and tax revenues. Recreation, Tourism and Preservation 2 URBANOMICS  COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL STUDIES ( continued) City of Manassas, Virginia. A resident opinion survey of recreational needs and master plan for parks and recreation facilities and programs for this suburban community in the Washington, D. C. metropolitan area. The survey was conducted by mail questionnaire to over 4, 500 households. A citywide plan for new and improved facilities and programs was prepared, including budgeting and administrative recommendations. SITE-SPECIFIC MARKET AND ECONOMIC STUDIES Florida Park Service. Market and financial feasibility analyses of the reuse of the Historic Ribault Clubhouse on Fort George Island, near Jacksonville, Florida. The study involved evaluation of a number or reuse options, from an interpretive center to upscale lodging and restaurant. Charleston County Park and Recreation