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For Immediate Release
Monday, July 30, 2007
Contact: Luciana L. Gonzalez
Phone: 305-416-1404
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Planning Department to
Hold Miami 21 Public Meetings
-First meeting takes place Thursday, August 2nd
at Simpson Park-
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(Miami, Florida) – The City’s Planning Department will hold a series of Miami 21 Public Meetings during the month of August and first week in September to provide general information about Miami 21 to all stakeholders and answer questions about the project and how it will relate to their respective neighborhoods.
All City residents, property and business owners are encouraged to participate. During the meeting, attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about the project, understand the zoning and provide input to help plan the future of each of their communities.
The meetings will be held at the following dates and locations:
| Date |
Location |
Time |
| Thursday, August 2 |
Simpson Park
55 SW 17th Road
(Coral Way NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 7 |
West End Park
50 SW 60th Avenue
(Flagami NET Area) |
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 9 |
Police Benevolent Association
2300 NW 14th Street(Allapattah NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, August 15 |
Curtis Park
1901 NW 24th Avenue
(Allapattah NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 16 |
Belafonte Tacolcy Center
6161 NW 9th Avenue
(Model City NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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| Monday, August 20 |
St. Michael Church
(Hall in back of Church)
2987 West Flagler Street
(West Flagler NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 21 |
Disabilities Center
4560 NW 4th Terrace
(Flagami NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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| Thursday, August 23 |
Orange Bowl
Athletic Club
1501 NW 3rd Street, Second Floor
(Little Havana NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Monday, August 27 |
Citrus Grove Elementary
2121 NW 5th Street
(Little Havana NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 28 |
Frankie S. Rolle Center
3750 S. Dixie Highway
(SW Coconut Grove NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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| Wednesday, August 29 |
Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th Street
(Model City NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 30 |
Shenandoah Park
1800 SW 21st Avenue
(Coral Way NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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| Tuesday, September 4 |
Coral Way Elementary
1950 SW 13th Avenue
(Coral Way NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, September 5 |
LaSalle High School
3601 S. Miami Avenue
(NE Coconut Grove NET Area) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
For more information, visit http://www.miami21.org/, email info@miami21.org, call (305) 416-2121 or local NET Offices at 305-960-4638. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, persons who require accommodations to participate in these events may contact the Planning Department no later than (3) business days prior to the event at 305-416-1404/TYY/TDD: 305-416-1735.
About Miami 21
Miami 21 is a plan that includes a complete re-write of the City’s zoning code regulations. Zoning regulations control the physical development of land and the kinds of uses (for example: residential, commercial, etc.) allowed within each property. The zoning regulations of Miami 21 will provide a basis for a more improved mix of housing, commercial and retail uses; the creation of transit and pedestrian oriented communities; and the preservation of open, green space. These standards are considered by experts as “smart-growth principles”
The name of the project, Miami 21, stands for the “Miami of the 21st Century.” It represents an approach to land use that not only looks at the zoning code, but also considers several aspects important to the overall quality of life for residents such as economic development, parks and public places, transportation, historic preservation, and arts and culture.
Miami 21 will improve the quality of life of all City of Miami residents by requiring better transitions of height and bulk so that buildings that go up around neighborhoods will fit the character of the area. It will also create wider sidewalks to make it more enjoyable for residents to walk, better landscaping, and improved building design that will encourage development of “green” buildings.”
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