Since 1998 five plans made recommendations to improve pedestrian and biking safety in the Grove.
Community Voices
Opinion, observations, commentary and analysis.
Opinion: Lifetime Pensions for Miami’s Elected Officials? Voters Should Decide
When I ran for office nearly ten years ago, I campaigned against the fact that my predecessor was leaving his part-time commission position with a lifetime pension that would cost tax payers for years to come. That commissioner and his counterparts eliminated that lifetime pension for all future commissioners, but[Read More…]
Opinion: End of the Road: The Long History of Coconut Grove’s Big Hill Park
As Grovites discuss the future of Big Hill Park – the small waterfront property at the end of Royal Road – and its missing benches, it’s worth considering this tiny sliver of land’s long history. Nearly a century ago, many residents will be happy to know, the property was intended[Read More…]
Opinion: Tallahassee Delivers a One-Size-Fits-All Solution to Florida’s Diverse Housing Needs
The Live Local Act (SB 102) seeks to address Florida’s housing crisis with good intentions but without professional precision and foresight.
Opinion: Miami at an Inflection Point
What do we want South Bayshore Drive to be: a safer street for bicyclists, pedestrians and runners, or a faster street for cars?
Opinion: A Commissioner’s Sneaky Attempt to Weaponize Government
Commissioner Damian Pardo recommends voting against a ballot referendum regarding Maurice A. Ferre Park.
Tribute: Merrett Stierheim’s Legacy
Merrett Stierheim has passed but his legacy lives on, writes Bill Talbert.
Opinion: When Will It Be Safe to Cross South Bayshore Drive?
Frustrated by years of inertia along one of Coconut Grove’s busiest and most dangerous roadways, the newly formed South Bayshore Drive Condo Alliance is leading the call for a pedestrian-friendly approach to traffic management.
Opinion: Is the Sun Setting on City Hall?
Dinner Key’s historic seaplane terminal – and the city offices housed there — face an uncertain future.
Opinion: Is Gentrification Inevitable in Little Bahamas?
No, but there’s no easy fix to slow the displacement of historic residents. Public investment and homeownership are good places to start.
Recent News
Candidates Blast Proposed City of Miami Election Delay
As rumors swirl about delaying November’s vote –
City Proposes Law to Advance Zoning and Permit Applications Despite Code Violations
The proposed legislation, with immediate impact in the
Opinion: Proposed Charter Changes Deserve Our Support
The City of Miami’s government is broken, but it can
City Board Rebuffs Leafy Way Owners on Tree Removal Plan
Declaring the “soul of the neighborhood” at risk,
After Years of Delays, Playhouse Parking Garage Inches Forward
The partial demolition of the adjacent Coconut Grove
Reading, Writing and Restaurants – A New Approach to Education
Two private microschools in Coconut Grove offer
