The ordinance, approved on first reading by Miami City commissioners, is intended to help the city align with Miami-Dade County’s rapid transit zoning policies and Florida’s Live Local Act. However, critics described the initiative as favoring developers over neighborhoods.

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The deal now places the entire 500,000-square-foot shopping destination under the control of Simon Property Group.

In a newly published interview, billionaire founder of Citadel praised Miami’s energy and outlook.

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San Francisco-based Wisk Aero recently signed two memoranda of understanding — one with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and another with the University of Miami’s Engineering Autonomy Mobility Initiative.

A sweeping proposal could significantly increase development near Miami Metrorail stations and other major transit centers. Under the first phase of the plan, as outlined by city planning officials, certain properties currently capped at five stories could see high-rises up to 12 stories tall. In some areas, density could more than double.