The City Commission took a step toward exempting Coconut Grove from a controversial zoning change that supersizes some development projects, but for The WELL and other properties, a place on the city’s Transit Oriented Development map is still a coveted prize.
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City May Close The WELL’s Bonus-Height Loophole
The Miami City Commission will revisit a controversial 2023 zoning change that a developer claims will allow it to add three extra stories to a luxury condo project in Center Grove.
A Roundup of City Commission Actions
The Miami City Commission advanced an affordable housing project on Thursday in the West Grove while also taking up “lifetime” term limits and redistricting reform.
City May Loosen Noise Rules at Construction Sites
The changes — sponsored by District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo — would allow construction to start earlier and end later, remove criminal penalties for violators, and streamline the process for after-hours noise waivers.
Miami’s Neighborhoods the Backdrop for ‘Made in Miami’ Films
From Coconut Grove to the Everglades, this year’s Miami Film Festival showcases a lineup of homegrown films that capture the culture and spirit of the Magic City.
The WELL: How 5 Became 8
A luxury Center Grove condo tower will be three stories higher than rules prescribe thanks to a controversial task force’s recommendation and a little-noticed, 11th-hour tweak to a proposed change in the city’s zoning code.
Jaguar Marks a Milestone
Chef Oscar del Rivero, his staff and family celebrated the restaurant’s 20th anniversary this week with live music, free drinks and small bites.
Mutiny Condo Owners Split on Sale as Second Buyout Offer Rolls In
Owners who’ve been residing in the Mutiny for years are poised to profit off a sale. But where will they live once the deal is done?
Roadside Attraction: A Business Blooms in Center Grove
Nimal Samuel and his family operate J.J. Orchids from the front yard of a tiny home on McDonald Street.
“Micro” Condominiums Proposed for Grand Avenue
The Miami City Commission agreed this week to provide $4.2 million in funding to support another affordable housing project in the West Grove.
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