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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.
Tree Ordinance Delayed Amid Questions Over Who Wrote it, Who Benefits
Vowing to “get this right,” city officials deferred a vote on proposed changes to Miami’s tree protection laws while pushing back on allegations of a flawed process tainted by industry influence and lack of public input.
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.
City Board Clears Plan to Restore Protected Silver Bluff
Developer David Martin will not face administrative fines over widespread damage to the Silver Bluff at his Coconut Grove property.
Residents, Officials to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Changes in Tree Laws
As opposition mounts, a public meeting will bring together city staff, elected officials and the public to air concerns over proposed amendments to the city code.
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Like the rest of Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove’s marine ecosystem faces mounting challenges from pollution, outdated infrastructure, and the false belief that all is well beneath the surface.
Protected Silver Bluff Damaged at Home of Prominent Grove Developer
City officials are weighing response to partial demolition of the iconic limestone ridge at the waterfront mansion of Terra Group CEO David Martin.
Eight-story Development Coming to Center Grove
Terra Group has announced plans for a $650 million wellness club and living community — at the former Marriott site on Tigertail Avenue near Mary Street — that would exceed by three stories the city’s prescribed limit for new construction.
Parking Predators? Residents Sound Off on Private Lots
A new state law requires private parking lots to display their rules, but residents say more regulation is needed to combat price gouging and unscrupulous practices.
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