Opponents of The WELL Coconut Grove are seeking an emergency court order to block city permits, arguing a 2023 zoning change that created a short-lived loophole to allow taller buildings in some part of the Grove was unlawfully adopted.
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City leaders say they are cracking down on construction noise, but a proposed rewrite of the ordinance would expand the allowable construction workday in exchange for tighter controls on waivers for late-night and early-morning work.
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Though it accounts for only a fraction of city spending, the Office of Agenda Coordination offers a window into both the promise and the predicaments of cutting costs within the City of Miami’s ever-growing multibillion-dollar budget.
Housing Proposal for Civic Sites Heads to Vote
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A vote this week on historic preservation rules is expected to shape the future of special events at a city-owned waterfront property in Coconut Grove that has drawn growing complaints from nearby residents.
The Price Tag on Paradise
From marinas to nightlife hubs, Coconut Grove’s publicly owned waterfront has quietly become Miami’s most profitable cluster of private leases — generating millions of dollars a year for city coffers.
Whose Benefit? How Mr. C Got So Big
A close examination of the zoning bonuses that allowed twin condominium towers in Coconut Grove to exceed base zoning limits by nine stories raises questions about how Miami’s public benefits program is interpreted, documented and enforced.
Inside City Hall: Miami’s Growing $200K Club
City payroll data show 110 Miami employees now earn more than $200,000 a year — more than twice the number in 2023.
A $250,000 Grant, a DJ, and the Mayor’s Final Days
In his last week in office, Mayor Francis Suarez secured City Commission approval for a grant to a for-profit events company — after organizers warned a venue change could hurt profits.
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