A city advisory committee is exploring tougher penalties for developers who remove large trees, incentives to preserve them and relief for homeowners struggling with costly regulations.
Tag: Tree Canopy
Miami Is Moving Nearly $1 Million in Tree Money. Where Is It Going?
Commissioners will vote Thursday on shifting $996,000 out of Citywide Tree Planting and into three other projects. The move raises a larger question: How can residents track where Miami’s tree money goes?
A Giant Oak, an Illegal Removal and a Not-So-Giant Fine
As city officials debate changes to Miami’s tree-protection laws, they may want to consider the case of an oak tree — by some estimates approaching three centuries old — that was removed without a permit from a property slated for development.
Cyclist Hospitalized After Rickenbacker Causeway Crash
A cyclist was hospitalized after a crash involving a vehicle Saturday morning on the Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami police said. Officers responded at about 8:30 a.m. Aug. 29 to the crash at 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway on Virginia Key, near Miami Marine Stadium, according to Miami Police Department spokesperson Kiara Delva. The cyclist[Read More…]
As Miami Rethinks Its Tree Rules, Residents Have Plenty to Say
The city’s first tree ordinance workshop brought complaints about removals, enforcement and appeals. The public review comes to Coconut Grove on Thursday.
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?
City of Miami Tree Workshops
The City of Miami is revising its tree ordinance and residents are invited to weigh in – starting next week – on what works, what doesn’t and how the rules can better protect the city’s tree canopy. The city will host five workshops over two weeks – one for every[Read More…]
Miami Residents Mobilize to Save Trees
As tree removal permits accelerate across the City of Miami, tree advocates are urging residents to challenge proposed removals by filing appeals – a time-consuming process that reflects the public’s growing concern about the loss of tree canopy.
Regalado on Miami Turmoil
County Commissioner Regalado opines on City of Miami governance. accountability and redistricting.
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