PortMiami cargo nears record
Cargo containers entering PortMiami are nearing a record, approaching highs last seen a decade ago. Cranes have unloaded about 740,000 containers from ships this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30,…
Landfill gas to power water treatment
A Miami-Dade County project to cut energy costs by using landfill gas to power a water treatment plant is complete – but won’t generate power at full capacity for another…
In one day, 1,750 more housing units
If you think Miami’s building boom is slowing, try telling that to the city’s Urban Development Review Board. In one afternoon last week the board reviewed about a half-dozen planned…
Businesses may define Marine Stadium use
City leaders are moving to define Miami Marine Stadium’s future. After accepting an $80,000 grant to investigate the concrete stadium’s underwater supports July 9, commissioners debated the purpose and use…
Theme park has fallback plan
Miami Wilds LLC remains enthusiastic about its proposed theme park to be built in the ZooMiami area and is evaluating the feasibility of a phased approach to expedite plans for…
Art Basel safe in convention center remake
The $500 million renovation of the Miami Beach Convention Center is to begin in December, but there’s no need for Art Basel fanatics to fret – the art show isn’t…
Next big step for vast Miami Worldcenter
A major step in the evolution of mega development Miami Worldcenter is expected July 14 when county commissioners decide whether to create a Community Development District for the project. The…
Island mega-marina’s fluid situation
The city and county are working together to get water and sewer lines to mega resort and marina Island Gardens, under construction on city-owned Watson Island. Last week, without fanfare…
Firm to monitor Miami Worldcenter hiring
The Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency has hired a $430,000-a-year consultant to monitor minority job creation at Miami Worldcenter. The developer will pay the bill, said Clarence Woods III,…
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