After a Spotlight report chronicled the removal of public benches at a popular South Grove pocket park, city officials ordered their return.
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Tension and relations between policies and their advocates.
Elections, Referendums. Campaigns and Candidates.
West Grove Housing Complaint Advances
West Grove community groups say the City of Miami’s planning and zoning policies unfairly discriminated against Black residents, in violation of federal law.
Pardo: Citizens Committees Should Review Changes to Tree Law
Among a list of suggestions to strengthen Miami’s tree protection ordinance at a community forum Monday, the District 2 commissioner says citizens should have their say.
West Grove Soils Contaminated with Incinerator Ash, Attorney Says
Marching on City Hall, a group suing the City of Miami says a new study highlights urgent health and cleanup concerns for residents near the Old Smokey facility.
Miami Looks to Cut Recycling, Bulky Waste Pickup for Homeowners
The city’s weekly bulky waste pickup would likely be reduced to once every two weeks under a proposal that came before the Miami City Commission on Thursday.
Opposition Mounts to Changes in Miami’s Tree Laws
Calling them a “giveaway to developers,” local activists and an array of environmental groups have pledged to defeat a controversial proposal to rewrite the city’s tree ordinance.
Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Tree Ordinance Changes Friday December 6 at 4 p.m. at City Hall
District 1 Commissioner Miguel Gabela, who is sponsoring the controversial changes to the city’s tree protection laws, will be joined by city staff to answer questions about the impact of the proposed amendments to the ordinance.
Shady Dealings: For the City of Miami, Tree Removal is a Lucrative Business
The City of Miami’s 20-year-old Tree Trust Fund has raised millions of dollars by charging property owners who want to cut down their trees. Where the money goes is not entirely clear.
Home to Headache: Miami’s Battle with Illegal Short-Term Rentals
How lucrative “party houses” defy city ordinances and spark noise and frustration in once peaceful neighborhoods.
Opponents of Playhouse Plan Vow to Fight On
The attorney who has led the fight to block a partial demolition of the playhouse says Miami-Dade County still needs to clear several hurdles before moving forward.
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