MIAMI—A key component of the 52-acre Miami Beach Convention Center District is public spaces. Once again, the two entities vying for development rights are at odds on how best to plan this.

In part two of this series that takes a side-by-side look at how South Beach ACE and Portman-CMC plan to tackle the redevelopment, we asked what would differentiate the configuration of the renovated Miami Beach Convention Center Building. In part three, we asked yet another key question: How will you approach the new public spaces that will be created as part of your master plan.

“Our plan includes approximately 23 acres of public open space, centered on the Miami Beach Square, a new type of public space envisioned for Miami Beach that is part town green, part civic space and part laid-back living room,” Ambrish Baisiwala, CEO of Portman Holdings, tells GlobeSt.com. “This space enables people to create their own experiences, such as incorporating open lawns shaded by palm trees for relaxing, playing, and informal events; granite pavings for a diversity of activities and ceremonies—from high school graduations and Art Basel gatherings to political platforms and community festivals; and a water feature where children can play or watch the dynamic display.”