With Miami’s mayoral qualifying deadline now closed – in an election city officials hoped to postpone — a baker’s dozen of new names and old completes the field.
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Center Grove Tower’s Bonus Height Claim Under Scrutiny
The Lincoln, a proposed luxury development on SW 27th Avenue, is claiming three extra floors under a repealed zoning loophole — even after Miami zoning officials admitted the project doesn’t qualify.
Miami Defends Last-Minute Changes to Proposed City Laws
The City of Miami’s practice of quietly modifying proposed legislation prior to a commission vote is permitted under law, officials insist, so long as the changes do not stray from what was “originally contemplated.”
Pardo Turns to Voters in Bid to Move Miami Elections
With his commission-approved plan ruled unconstitutional and a “blatant power grab,” Miami D2 Commissioner Damian Pardo will ask for a November vote to realign city races and extend terms by one year.
Appeals Court Rules Miami Election Delay Unconstitutional
In a stinging rebuke to city officials, a state appeals court ruled Thursday that the City of Miami violated its own charter by postponing the 2025 race for mayor and some city commission seats without voter approval—clearing the way for the election to proceed this November. Florida’s Third District Court[Read More…]
City Measures Often Approved with Undisclosed Changes
In what could be a violation of state law, Miami city commissioners often vote on legislation that deviates – sometimes greatly — from versions shared with the public
Miami Approves Zoning Overhaul – With Hidden Changes
City commissioners on Thursday gave the green light to a major transit-linked development plan, but internal documents reveal last-minute amendments never disclosed to the public.
Miami Poised to Approve Sweeping Zoning Overhaul
A trio of proposals headed to the City Commission Thursday could dramatically reshape development across Miami – doubling building heights and density near transit hubs and arteries, despite calls for more public input and planning.
City Eyes Major Zoning Changes to Tackle Housing Crunch
In an effort to attract more affordable housing projects, the Miami City Commission on Thursday will vote on new rules allowing taller buildings, less parking and far more units than currently allowed.
City Closes Bonus Height Loophole, But Not for The WELL
The controversial Center Grove development that prompted the new law can build to eight stories –and possibly far higher if city officials adopt a far-reaching plan to supersize developments within a full mile of transit stations.
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