Posts involving business and culture in the city.
Category: Commerce
Is everyone moving to Miami or is it just my Instagram feed?
It's all over instagram, twitter, and even on CNBC, and it makes you think to yourself... is Miami having a moment, or is it just in my head? And more importantly, are we ready to handle it?
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COVID-19 and the Future of the American City
City dwellers across the country are seeing the places they live and the things they took for granted upended, and may change their behavior, and the American City, as a result.
A Super Bowl in Miami: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Miami is hosting the Super Bowl this year. What exactly does that mean for us who live here every day?
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New Yorkers invade Allapattah
Allapattah has been increasing in notoriety and interest among speculative developers. After this year's Basel, its comprehensive change seems all but inevitable.
The Forked up state of Miami Zoning
Zoning is complicated. Let's take a closer look at Zoning around Miami Dade County to get a better sense of how it works, and how it can work better.
Where should Ultra go? Here are 3 options.
Ultra Music Festival has grown from a small upstart to a worldwide EDM phenomenon hosting the music industry's most well-known acts. As it experiences growing pains within the City of Miami, can it reconcile its thirst for growth with the …
The Florida Legislature’s favorite tool, pre-emption, hits affordable housing.
Inclusionary Zoning is one of the many municipal tools for increasing affordable housing stock. However, the Florida Legislature has decided to pre-empt that unless Governor DeSantis steps in.
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Past/Present of Segregated Miami
As we look to the 2020 Census, segregation remains persistent in Miami. A history of active delineation, deed restrictions and redlining has led to this phenomenon.
Boomtown, Coral Gables
Coral Gables is facing a major change, and how it reacts will define its next 100 years.
Wynwood, a story of Instagram Gentrification
From the beginning, the growth of Wynwood has always been in connection with the pursuit of fame. The presence of the smartphone has compounded the visibility of Wynwood, accelerating growth and gentrification.
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