As development reshapes the historically Black West Grove neighborhood, 23-year-old Jasmine Doyle is fighting to preserve the community that raised her.
Tag: Historic preservation
City Lawyers Initially Rejected The WELL Density Transfer, Emails Show
Newly obtained records reveal months of legal objections and procedural questions before Miami officials approved an unprecedented transfer of density credits between two luxury condo projects.
The Return of the Tower Theater in Little Havana
Miami-Dade College is back in charge at the Tower Theater in Little Havana, just in time to celebrate the historic theater’s 100th anniversary in December. The college plans to reopen the theater in January.
Main Street Initiative Launches on Grand Avenue
The statewide program aims to breathe new life into the West Grove’s historic commercial corridor while preserving its character.
Despite Vote to Stay, Miami Urged to Rethink City Hall’s Future
After Miami agreed to keep City Hall at the historic Pan Am terminal in Coconut Grove, the Museum of Miami is urging the city to lock in a long-term plan that preserves the property, expands public access and shields the site from private development.
Playhouse Meeting Addresses West Grove Concerns
County officials heard community feedback this week and shared updates on their redevelopment plan for the Coconut Grove Playhouse.
A Vote of Support for City Hall in Coconut Grove
The Miami City Commission voted 4-to-1 on Thursday to keep City Hall in Coconut Grove rather than move the city’s center of gravity next year to Miami Freedom Park near Miami International Airport.
Another Charles Avenue Fight: Does This House Fit the Neighborhood?
A proposed new home on one of Coconut Grove’s most historic streets goes before Miami’s preservation board Tuesday, the latest development dispute confronting Charles Avenue residents.
Under Siege: Historic Charles Avenue Fights Back
The City of Miami has issued a temporary permit allowing Ransom Everglades to use two properties on Charles Avenue as a parking lot for construction workers. Residents say the decision adds to mounting development pressures on the street.
Miami Voters Embrace Change – Again
Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo won the change he sought at the ballot box on Tuesday. So, what’s next on his agenda?


















