Miami marching toward powerful inspector general office
Miami is drafting the duties of an independent inspector general to combat government corruption and fraud, with the proposal to be decided on by voters in the August elections. Today…
Doral Central Park phases to open in summer
Since taking on the role as Doral interim city manager in February, Kathie Brooks’ top priority has been to ensure transparency throughout the city for its residents. The next big…
33-acre Underdeck may be named for former commissioner
After years in the works, the 33-acre green space being developed below the I-395 signature bridge known as the Underdeck may finally receive a formal name honoring staunch civil rights…
Coral Gables expects million trolley rides, Doral up too
Trolley ridership is growing in cities like Coral Gables and Doral. In Coral Gables, the trolley operates daily except Sundays, and weekday ridership is more than 4,000 per day, which…
County 5-year plan targeting affordable housing
Last May, Miami-Dade commissioners resolved to address housing needs of residents. Motions by Commissioners Marleine Bastien and René García were consolidated into a single resolution. Its goal: To develop a…
Miami pushes to shrink derelict vessel removal period
Miami is proposing an ordinance to clear the derelict vessels clogging the city’s waterways by shortening the notification time required before removal to just 21 days. On March 14, the…
City seeks funds for Miami Marine Stadium upgrades
Miami is seeking over $2 million from the state to reimburse itself for ongoing improvements at city-owned waterfront properties including Morningside Park and the Miami Marine Stadium. Today (3/14), the…
New board will oversee county’s mental health center
After announcing plans last year, Miami-Dade County officially passed legislation this month to create a Behavioral Health Advisory Board, a significant step towards addressing critical needs of residents’ emotional and…
Underdeck 33-acre park under signature bridge underfunded
Final negotiations for design of the Underdeck are in progress and the signature I-395 bridge above is on track to be finished in late 2027, but Underdeck costs have risen…
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