Miami Beach Leaders Support Citibike Extension With Focus on Residents
The popular CitiBike bike share program appears set for a five-year contract extension in Miami Beach. At Friday’s Miami Beach Finance Committee meeting, members signaled support for continuing the partnership between the city and CitiBike operator Deco Bike. A key aspect of the potential contract extension is additional public benefits for Miami Beach residents. Commissioners […]
First Live Local Act Project in Miami Beach: 30-Story Tower Proposed on Ocean Drive
In a surprise press release issued this morning, the owners of the Clevelander South Beach Hotel and Bar have unveiled plans to replace the non-historic portion of their property at 10th Street on Miami Beach’s iconic Ocean Drive with a 30-story residential tower. The Clevelander, located in the MXE zoning district, is subject to specific […]
Despite Budget Increase, Miami Beach Axes Bicycle-Pedestrian Coordinator Position
Despite an 11.6% increase to a record $427 million in Miami Beach’s proposed FY2024 operating budget, funding has not been renewed for the bicycle-pedestrian coordinator position—a point of contention during last year’s budget negotiations. Last September, the city’s Transportation, Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee passed a motion urging Miami Beach to fund a full-time bicycle-pedestrian coordinator role. […]
Amid Upzoning and Baylink Debate, Mixed-Use Tower on Alton Road Heads to Planning Board
A month after the Miami Beach Commission voted to modify a height limit and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) bonus, plans for a seven-story mixed-use development have been unveiled by New York developer Michael Shvo. Designed by architects from Foster + Partners, with the local architect of record Kobi Karp, the proposed project is located on […]