A new “Resilience Trust Fund” proposal heading to the City Commission on Thursday would let developers double project density by paying into a fund for flood and climate-resilience upgrades — a plan that could significantly alter the scale of new construction across Miami.
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Pardo Turns to Voters in Bid to Move Miami Elections
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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…]
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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
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