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.
Tag: Historic preservation
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.
With an Eye to History, Grove Homeowner Seeks to Protect Her Home
As redevelopment transforms Coconut Grove, one homeowner is asking the City of Miami to designate her 1925 home as a historic property. “When I’m dead and gone, I just would like it to stay,” says homeowner Barbara Lange.
Event Ordinance Affecting The Hangar Returns for City Vote
Deferred in January amid neighborhood opposition, the citywide proposal would allow event venues in designated historic buildings and could help formalize operations at the controversial waterfront venue on Coconut Grove’s Dinner Key.
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