To the Editor: I’m responding to Rhonwyn Ullmann’s letter advocating that the city change the lights to allow an all-cross pedestrian light at Grand/McFarland/Main Highway. I approached the city many years ago, suggesting this same solution. The response was that the traffic engineers didn’t want to slow down auto traffic.[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor
Spotlight readers weigh in on community topics.
Grove Landing Is Not a Candidate for Bonus Density
To the Editor: Your article on affordability bonus zoning regulations should not have had the photo of the Grove Landing project as the leading image without any of the facts for clarity and proper information. Also, the caption under the main photo was completely wrong and misleading. You claim this[Read More…]
A Pedestrian Scramble for Coconut Grove
To the Editor: I am so happy the Spotlight is sharing information about goings on in the Grove. Thank you! I live in South Grove, but am in Center Grove a lot (Pilates, haircuts, dining, etc.). For many years I have had concerns about people (myself included) crossing at Grand[Read More…]
Proposed Zoning Isn’t Thoughtful Planning. It’s Overreach.
To the Editor: As a long-time resident of Coconut Grove, I’ve watched our city change — and not always for the better. I’m writing to express deep concern over the proposed Transit Station Neighborhood Development (TSND) overlay that’s now before the City Commission. This isn’t thoughtful planning. It’s overreach. The[Read More…]
Let’s Slow Down Before We Change the Face of Our Neighborhoods
To the Editor: Last week, something big happened that could change life for a lot of families in Miami. It didn’t make headlines, but it should have. The city’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board reviewed a proposal called the Transit Station Neighborhood Development (TSND) overlay. It sounds technical, but the[Read More…]
New Zoning Rules: A Hammer Poised to Crush Miami
To the Editor: Last week, the City of Miami’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) reviewed a sweeping ordinance that would drastically amend Miami 21 by providing a framework for the development of high-density high rises up to one mile from any fixed rail station by creating a “Transit Station[Read More…]
Public Officials Should Serve the Public Interest
To the Editor: Regarding PZAB Agrees to Split South Grove Property, I asked ChatGPT to give me an iron cage (opposite of a straw man) analysis of the responsibility of local officials to their constituents. This is what I got. I concur. IRON CAGE FRAMEWORK FOR DETERMINING OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN[Read More…]
Elected Officials Should Address Playhouse Concerns
To the Editor: The Historic Coconut Grove Playhouse is a publicly-owned, civic zoned property – intended for cultural and community use. Miami-Dade County plans to replace the Playhouse with a tiny (300 seat) theater, surrounded by more than 52,000 square feet of offices, restaurants, and retail (i.e. the definition of[Read More…]
Is the PZAB a Rubber Stamp for Developers?
To the Editor: Another outrageous lot-splitting looms on June 4 at Miami City Hall and the city’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) needs to hold the line. PZAB is often our last hope to combat over-development and lot-splitting in Coconut Grove. Our canopy, green space and culture is a[Read More…]
Finding the Playhouse’s Beauty
To the Editor: This morning (May 27) as I walked past the Coconut Grove Playhouse discussing with my friend how we are looking forward to its renovation and completion as a functional space, another walker comes up behind us and says, “What an eyesore. Can’t wait to see that thing[Read More…]















