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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The Story of the Baylink
The trials and tribulations of connecting the beach to the mainland: from trolleys and streetcars to monorails and pods.

The MDC Zoning Scramble
Cities like Coral Gables and Miami have updated their zoning codes with the times, while Miami-Dade County has left its code in the past.

10 Most Important Miami Stories of 2018
My choices for the Top 10 Miami Stories in 2018.

A panel on the “Human Side of Climate Change” shows that we are all in the same boat.
On November 14th, the Global Shapers Miami Hub hosted a panel event on the Human Side of Climate Change that brought together experts from issue areas such as luxury real estate, immigration, marine science, and community organizing.
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Wynwood Scrapes the Sky, ignores the ground.
New towers in Wynwood are rapidly changing the landscape of this formerly low lying industrial district. Ground infrastructure, however, is being left out of the equation.

Finding the Magic No. 9 in the Magic City
In a fight for the soul of Little Haiti, the cracks are beginning to show in the City of Miami's Special Area Plan Process.

Brightline Connects South Florida
Arbitrage and densification opportunities abundant as the only privately owned US Rail arrives in Miami.

Ridership Cuts lead to Service Cuts lead to more Ridership Cuts
Transit Alliance's "Where's my Bus?" Campaign sheds an interesting light on the direct relationship between cuts in service and cuts in ridership.
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Boundaries or Arteries?
On May 6th, I will be hosting a free walking tour, discussing the history of development in Downtown Miami around the River, the Train Tracks, and the Highway. We will also look to the future and see these infrastructures as …