Developers are planning to build four more apartment towers near the Douglas Road Metrorail Station, adding 1,567 new residences to a neighborhood that is fast becoming an urban transit hub.
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Grove Youth Charged in March Fatal Shooting
Police have linked 17-year-old Montrell Boykins with the killing of an 18-year-old man during a botched drug deal in West Grove.
Crime Rates Down 33% From Last Year
Crime in Coconut Grove is down significantly from this time last year, but one-off crimes, including a disturbing assault, and burglaries still pose a challenge.
Woman Assaulted in her Bedroom
A woman was assaulted in her West Grove home last month by an intruder who fled with her cell phone. Police apprehended a male suspect a short time later, and the man confessed to the crime.
Grove’s Top Cop Steps Down
Citing “the politics of policing,” Coconut Grove Police Commander Daniel Kerr has given up the position he’s filled for the past three years, making way for 27-year police veteran and former Grove resident Freddie Cruz. Miami Police Commander Daniel Kerr, known for his non-traditional, community-oriented approach to policing, has stepped[Read More…]
PZAB Agrees to Split South Grove Property
The developers who sought to divide the property prevailed last week in a contested vote, over the objections of Miami’s professional planning staff and a large contingent of angry neighbors.
Highrise Housing Coming to West Grove
The 20-story mixed-income residential development was approved last month by the Miami-Dade County Commission under new county zoning rules.
Eight-Story Center Grove Tower Lacks Final Approval and Permits
A luxury mixed-use project is seeking to build three extra stories above the maximum allowed for the area, but with details still scarce ,officials say the announcement is premature.
Center Grove Tower Can Go Higher Due to Transit Access, City Says
THE WELL Coconut Grove, a luxury residential tower, can exceed by three stories the zoning code’s five-story limit because of new rules allowing higher building densities where building occupants are more likely to favor public transportation.
Unseen Peril: Coconut Grove’s Coastal Waters in Steep Decline
Like the rest of Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove’s marine ecosystem faces mounting challenges from pollution, outdated infrastructure, and the false belief that all is well beneath the surface.