A robust crowd of people turned out this week to participate in the public design process for Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street, but the choice of location and the lack of a formal presentation had attendees wondering what if any progress was made.
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Inside City Hall: How Pardo Spends His Allowance
City records show how District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo spent — and didn’t spend — his $2.4 million in discretionary funding last year, including hundreds of transactions, staff salaries and over $1 million banked for future use.
Miami Freedom Park Amendment Would Cut Promised Soccer Fields
A City Commission vote on Thursday would dramatically scale back the number of community soccer fields at Miami Freedom Park, codifying a smaller minimum than what voters were promised when the project won approval in 2018.
Design Process to Begin for Kirk Munroe, Fuller Street
The developer in charge of leading the design process for the two public spaces will convene a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 to gather input from local residents and stakeholders.
City Rejects Plan to Allow Housing on Church, Civic Lands
A proposal to allow residential and mixed-use development on more than 660 properties with Civic Institution zoning failed amid concerns about affordability mandates and the churches’ vulnerability to developer pressure.
City to Consider Ordinance Affecting The Hangar
A vote this week on historic preservation rules is expected to shape the future of special events at a city-owned waterfront property in Coconut Grove that has drawn growing complaints from nearby residents.
Miami Moves to Revive Tower Theater in Little Havana
The Miami City Commission voted last week to hand control of the historic Tower Theater back to Miami Dade College, reversing a controversial 2022 decision that placed the theater under the direct control of Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo.
A New Manager for the City of Miami
The Miami City Commission on Thursday approved Mayor Eileen Higgins’ choice of James Reyes to lead the City of Miami’s often factious government. Reyes starts his new job on Monday.
Coconut Grove Sailing Club Secures a New 40-Year Lease
The Miami City Commission has approved a new lease agreement with the Coconut Grove Sailing Club at its waterfront location on South Bayshore Drive.
City Commissioners Signal Alarm Over Added Density — While Approving Another Increase
The Miami City Commission advanced a proposal allowing developers to double density in exchange for climate funding, even as commissioners voiced mounting unease with the pace, scale, and consequences of Miami’s ongoing development push.
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