Articles tagged with "Infrastructure"

Development

Miami Beach Developer Proposes 20-Year Partnership for Public Street Management

A private real estate developer is asking Miami Beach to hand over management, programming rights, and effective operational control of a public right-of-way for two decades — in exchange for footing the bill on streetscape improvements that could reshape a neglected corridor just north of the iconic Lincoln Road Mall.

Journal Staff Mar 27, 2026

Arts & Culture

Miami Beach Committee Overrules City Hall, Backs Long-Term Deal for Untitled Art Fair Despite Beachfront Precedent Concerns

A committee of Miami Beach commissioners moved swiftly Wednesday to advance a five-year license agreement with the Untitled Art Fair, brushing aside the city administration's formal recommendation against the deal and signaling that one of Art Week's most celebrated beachfront events may soon enjoy its most stable footing yet in the city.

Journal Staff Mar 26, 2026

Government

After Eight Years of Planning, 41st Street Revitalization Finally Nears Construction — But Challenges Remain

A corridor that has long been described as stagnant, deteriorating, and underperforming is on the verge of a dramatic transformation. When the Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on March 24, 2026, members received a critical status update on the 41st Street Corridor Revitalization Project — a $15 million General Obligation Bond-funded streetscape overhaul that has been in various stages of planning, design, and regulatory negotiation since 2018.

Journal Staff Mar 25, 2026

Development

David Suarez Pushes Major Upzoning for Washington Ave - But Skeptics Push Back

Commissioner David Suarez's rezoning proposal would dramatically reshape Washington Avenue with new buildings up to 150' — but skeptics question whether the city is trading away its character for uncertain gains.

Journal Staff Mar 24, 2026

Traffic & Transportation

Historic Causeway's Crumbling Bridges Face Demolition — With a Preservation Twist

Eleven structurally deficient bridges along one of Miami Beach's most historically significant landmarks are headed for demolition — but not without a carefully orchestrated effort to ensure that what rises in their place looks almost identical to what came before.

Journal Staff Mar 22, 2026

Budget

Miami Beach Splits Fee Update in Two: Water and Sewer CPI Fix Advances, Sanitation Hike Faces More Scrutiny

A decades-long failure to adjust utility impact fees caught up with the Miami Beach City Commission on March 18th, as commissioners voted unanimously to advance one portion of a proposed ordinance — adding an automatic annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to water and sewer connection fees — while carving out a more contentious sanitation fee increase for separate consideration next month.

Journal Staff Mar 22, 2026

Government

Miami-Dade Seeks Approval to Replace 11 Venetian Causeway Bridges

Miami-Dade County's Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness from Miami Beach's Historic Preservation Board to demolish and replace 11 of 12 bridge structures along the Venetian Causeway, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The application, designated HPB25-0681, is scheduled for review at the board's March 17, 2026 meeting as Item 5.

Journal Staff Mar 12, 2026

Government

Miami Beach Commission Set to Vote on "Pride Street" Co-Naming, Expanding City's Street Designation Criteria

A stretch of 12th Street between Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive could soon carry a second name — "Pride Street" — if the Miami Beach City Commission approves a proposed ordinance at its March 18, 2026 meeting. But the path to that symbolic designation requires something more fundamental: rewriting the city's own rulebook on how streets get named in the first place.

Journal Staff Mar 12, 2026

Government

Press Conference Tuesday to Announce Spring Break Safety Plans

The City of Miami Beach will hold a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. at Police Headquarters to unveil its Spring Break safety measures and event plans for March. Mayor Steven Meiner, city commissioners and police officials will join representatives from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office to outline coordinated public safety efforts.

Journal Staff Feb 23, 2026

Arts & Culture

City Commission to Consider $2M Star Island Water Tower Restoration

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider a resolution directing city administration to prioritize restoration of the historic Star Island Water Tower as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget process. Commissioner Laura Dominguez is sponsoring the measure, which would allocate approximately $2 million for the project.

Journal Staff Feb 19, 2026

Government

City Eyes Food Kiosks for Select Parks

The Miami Beach City Commission will discuss a pilot program to install food and beverage concession kiosks at three city parks during its Feb. 5 meeting. City Manager Eric Carpenter recommends moving forward with the initiative, which was originally referred by Commissioner Laura Dominguez and has been under review since May 2025.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026

Government

City Considers Traffic Calming Measures for Sunset Islands

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider directing City Manager Eric Carpenter to coordinate with local homeowners to install traffic calming devices on Sunset Drive, which runs through Sunset Islands 3 and 4. The resolution, sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez, responds to resident concerns about vehicular speeding and pedestrian safety on the main roadway.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026