Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo won the change he sought at the ballot box on Tuesday. So, what’s next on his agenda?
Don Finefrock
Ritz-Carlton Residents Sue Over Building Repairs
The condominium association for one of the two Ritz-Carlton towers in Coconut Grove is suing the current and former owners of the 21-story building, saying the two companies have failed to address critical repair and maintenance problems.
Massive West Grove Development Raises Questions
Community leaders sought answers over the weekend about a planned twin-tower housing development on Douglas Road that has doubled in size – without explanation – since it was first approved last year by Miami-Dade County.
E-Bike Safety: Key Biscayne Moves Ahead
The County Commission has agreed to let Key Biscayne restrict the use of e-bikes on a major county road, without extending the same courtesy to other municipalities in Greater Miami.
Second High-Rise Tower Proposed for Stirrup Plaza
A developer is planning to build a second high-rise tower with an additional 402 apartments in the West Grove, in partnership with Miami-Dade County on public land at the intersection of Douglas Road and South Dixie Highway.
What’s Next for the Playhouse?
With final zoning approvals in hand, Miami-Dade County is preparing to submit Phase 2 construction plans for the Coconut Grove Playhouse to the City of Miami to obtain a building permit for the long-stalled project.
Miami City Commission Approves Playhouse Plan
The city’s five commissioners voted unanimously to grant Miami-Dade County the zoning relief it needed to move forward with the long-stalled project.
City Commission to Decide Fate of Grove Playhouse
The long-festering debate over the Coconut Grove Playhouse moves to the City Commission this week for what could be a final vote on the county’s controversial plan to surround a new, smaller theater with shops, a restaurant, and office space.
Governor Approves Expansion of Live Local Act
The latest version of the controversial 2023 law makes more land available for Live Local workforce housing projects, including land owned by local governments, school districts, and churches.
A Final Showdown Over the Coconut Grove Playhouse?
Critics of the proposed development plan for the Coconut Grove Playhouse got another chance this week to voice their concerns, ahead of a pivotal vote next month by the Miami City Commission.
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