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.
Tag: Historic preservation
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?
Viewpoint: The Grove is Losing its Character, One Permit at a Time
An urban planner who lives in Coconut Grove asks: How can the City of Miami better coordinate its regulations to protect the Grove’s unique character while allowing smart and sustainable growth?
On Tuesday’s Ballot: The Fate of Miami Marine Stadium
Miami voters are being asked to approve a 40-year management agreement between the City of Miami and a private company for the waterfront stadium on Virginia Key, which has been closed since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Ginger Seabrook: Keeping Local History Alive
The 18-year-old great-great granddaughter of Commodore Ralph Munroe earned a Girl Scout Gold Award for documenting the history of Coconut Grove and finding a way to share that history with others.
A Commission Recap: Sale of Historic Cottage Approved
The Miami City Commission agreed to sell the historic Jackson Medical Office in downtown Brickell to billionaire Ken Griffin so it can be moved to Coconut Grove. The commission also approved new sidewalk protections for pedestrians at construction sites.


















