The Believers of Authority church on Grand Avenue in the West Grove was torn down last week, in another sign of changing times on a boulevard where Black businesses once thrived. The 1935 building at 3655 Grand Avenue is slated to be replaced by an affordable housing project backed by[Read More…]
Tag: Urban Planning
Design Plans for Kirk Munroe Park Near Finish Line
The design team at work planning proposed improvements to Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street in Coconut Grove presented its latest plans for both public spaces last week during a community meeting at Miami City Hall.
Construction of New Ambrister Park Community Center Set to Begin
Demolition of the current community center at Ambrister Park will commence in the next six weeks, clearing the way for a new building twice its size, with an estimated completion date of July 2027.
Community Gets on Board with Munroe Park Redesign
Finalized plans for Kirk Munroe Park are beginning to take shape, almost a year after developers first presented a redesign to the community.
Dining Out? Grove Sidewalks Are Feeling the Squeeze
Outdoor dining is part of the charm of Coconut Grove, but pedestrians often have to negotiate narrow stretches of sidewalk to squeeze past restaurants that lease space in the public right-of-way.
“Micro” Condominiums Proposed for Grand Avenue
The Miami City Commission agreed this week to provide $4.2 million in funding to support another affordable housing project in the West Grove.
Opinion: How to Improve Pedestrian Safety in the Grove
Start with some paint, better signage, and a plan.
Commission Advances Proposed Affordable Housing Project
The Miami City Commission voted Thursday to advance the proposed 3710 Grove Landing project at the southwest corner of Douglas Road and Grand Avenue.
Housing Within Reach for West Grove Residents
A nonprofit organization is seeking City of Miami support for a proposed mixed-use project that backers say would help to stabilize a neighborhood threatened by rising real estate prices and the loss of cultural identity.
The Goal: Safer Streets for All
A community forum this week on street safety in Coconut Grove elicited strong complaints – and suggestions – from neighborhood residents.
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