Community leaders from the West Grove met with Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo last week to discuss the Coconut Grove Playhouse and win his support for the neighborhood protections they are seeking. Playhouse neighbors fear the playhouse revival plan backed by Miami-Dade County will push unwanted traffic and commercial[Read More…]
Tag: Urban Development
Playhouse Neighbors Strive to be Heard by the County
Miami-Dade County officials say they are willing to talk to concerned residents ahead of a critical City Commission vote next month on the county $59-million playhouse plan, but the outcome of those talks is far from certain.
A Village Remembered: Two Grove Neighbors Say Goodbye
Attorney Tucker Gibbs and stonemason Josh Billing – two Grove personalities who left town last month – look back at the neighborhood where they came of age, raised a family, and made a life.
Mourning the Loss of a Neighborhood Mural
When excavators arrive this month to knock down the former home of the Coconut Grove Laundry & Cleaners, the neighborhood will lose one of its best-known storefront buildings – and the captivating art that adorns its walls.
County Prevails in Playhouse Lawsuit
Local preservationists who oppose Miami-Dade County’s plan to revive the historic playhouse as a smaller theater with shops, restaurants and parking lost another round in court this week when a judge dismissed their lawsuit against the county.
Pardo Responds to Question about Fate of City Hall
The fate of the Pan Am seaplane terminal at Dinner Key has been a topic of concern for Grove residents since late last month when the Miami Herald published a story saying the City of Miami planned to move City Hall to Freedom Park in 2028. (The Spotlight published a[Read More…]
Legos, Bocce Ball and More: The Underline Activates New Space
A new portion of the Underline has opened beneath the Metrorail and across from Coconut Grove, with space for community events, bike rentals, food trucks, and more.
County Moves to Dismiss Playhouse Lawsuit
Miami-Dade County lists seven reasons why the latest legal salvo by preservationists should be tossed. Reason #6: The lawsuit is “confusing and internally inconsistent.”
Playhouse Demo Begins
Construction crews began gutting the Coconut Grove Playhouse auditorium this week, as Miami-Dade County moves forward with its restoration plan.
Miami Eyes ADUs as Housing Solution
A proposed City of Miami zoning change would allow more single-family homeowners to add a rental unit to their property. Critics fear the new rules will be abused by developers and homeowners alike.
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