(Miami, Fla.) – Miami 21 is scheduled to go before the City Commission for the Second Reading on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 10 a.m., at Miami City Hall.  Members of the community who are interested in participating are encouraged to attend. 

Miami 21 is a blueprint for the City of Miami of the 21st century and beyond. It takes a holistic approach to land use and urban planning, broadening the scope of a traditional master plan to become a truly comprehensive plan. The Miami 21 Zoning Code aims to provide new City regulations that are streamlined, progressive, and relevant to the needs of a changing city.  These regulations will encourage the development of safe, vibrant, pedestrian and transit-friendly neighborhoods, so that future generations will reap the benefits of well-balanced neighborhoods and rich quality of life.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5360 (Voice) no later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding or at (305) 250-5472 (TTY) no later than three (3) business days prior to the proceeding.

For more information, please call the Miami 21 hotline at (305) 416-2121 or visit the Miami 21 website at www.miami21.org