Articles tagged with "Housing"

Development

Commission Advances Washington Avenue Upzoning to Give Rental Housing a Foothold in South Beach's Urban Core

Miami Beach commissioners cleared the first of two readings on a plan to raise the height and density limits at 1600 Washington Avenue, aiming to convert the city's commercial heart into a walkable, year-round residential district.

Journal Staff Jun 27, 2026

Government

The Week Ahead: Budget Season Opens, a Live Local Off-Ramp, and a Transparency Push

Three Miami Beach committees meet this week. The first detailed FY2027 budget-and-millage numbers land Wednesday, the city floats a homegrown alternative to the state's Live Local Act on Monday, and a cluster of ethics and transparency measures advances — all at the committee stage, none a final vote.

Journal Staff Jun 15, 2026

Public Safety

Miami-Dade Condo Repair Loan Program Returns with $15M — But the Clock Is Ticking

Miami-Dade's Condominium Special Assessment Loan Program has reopened after a months-long pause, offering up to $50,000 in zero-interest loans for building repairs. The June 30 application deadline is fast approaching.

Journal Staff Jun 12, 2026

Development

What's on the Agenda: Design Review Board Meeting on June 11, 2026

Miami Beach's Design Review Board meets Thursday morning to weigh updated designs for North Beach's 72nd Street Community Complex, the next phase of the "Via NoLi" pedestrian corridor near Lincoln Road, changes to a private Terminal Island marina, and a new North Beach multi-family building.

Journal Staff Jun 09, 2026

Government

Fisher Island Community Groups Sue Developer Over Broken Promise to Remove Century-Old Fuel Bunker

Fisher Island's homeowners association and private club have sued developer HRP Fisher Island LLC, alleging it abandoned a deal to demolish a dangerous 100-year-old marine fuel terminal and is instead selling the site to Miami-Dade County for roughly $400 million.

Journal Staff Jun 02, 2026

Development

Washington Avenue Housing Plan Heads Back to Commission, Scaled Back and Further Amended

Miami Beach's Land Use and Sustainability Committee voted to send a revised residential incentive plan for Washington Avenue back to the full Commission, adding new limits on unit size, lot size, and total corridor density.

Journal Staff May 27, 2026

Government

What's on the Agenda: Land Use & Sustainability Committee Meeting on May 26, 2026

The Land Use & Sustainability Committee meets Tuesday, May 26 at 11 a.m. Of a longer agenda, six items stand out — focused on housing, development incentives, and long-range planning for North Beach and Washington Avenue.

Journal Staff May 25, 2026

Government

Hillsborough County Sues Florida Over Live Local Act, Raising Stakes for Miami Beach

Hillsborough County filed a landmark lawsuit against the State of Florida on March 6, 2026, challenging the constitutionality of the Live Local Act — a case Miami Beach residents and officials are watching as the city faces its own Live Local battles.

Journal Staff May 23, 2026

Government

Lincoln Road Zoning Overhaul Heads to First Commission Vote — Key Community Groups Haven't Weighed In

The proposal to allow buildings up to 150 feet on the western end of Lincoln Road reaches the City Commission on May 20 for a first reading — but the Miami Design Preservation League, Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association, and Palm View Neighborhood Association have not taken public positions on a plan that could fundamentally alter one of Miami Beach's most historic corridors.

Journal Staff May 19, 2026

Development

North Beach Towers Could Rise Higher Under Proposed Development Rule Changes

Miami Beach's Planning Board took up a proposed Land Development Regulations amendment on May 5, 2026, that would create a new "North Beach Residential Use Incentive Area" along Collins Avenue — extending a residential incentive framework already in place for Mid Beach northward from 63rd Street to approximately the 6800 block.

Journal Staff May 14, 2026

Development

South Bay Club Condo Association Seeks Emergency Injunction Against Unit Owner Allegedly Sabotaging $27M Repair Loan

South Bay Club Condominium Association has filed suit against unit owner James Weingarten, alleging he is contacting their lender with false accusations to derail a $27 million structural repair loan — and stands to profit $2 million if the building is forced into a developer sale.

Journal Staff May 12, 2026

Condos & HOAs

Nine Collins Towers Condo Owners Sue Association Over Allegedly Invalid Assessments and Board Elections

Unit owners at 720 Collins Ave. claim the board imposed thousands in improper charges and retaliated against residents who raised concerns.

Journal Staff Apr 25, 2026