In an effort to streamline development approvals, the City of Miami has introduced a new Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) procedure to address projects that meet zoning requirements without requiring special permits....more
On February 28, 2024, the Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 328 (“SB 328”), previously unanimously approved by the Florida Senate by a vote of 112 to 1. SB 328, regarded as the Live Local Act 2024 (“LLA...more
2/29/2024
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Florida ,
Housing Market ,
Low Income Housing ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Pending Legislation ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Market ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development
Under Miami 21, the City’s zoning code, analysis of a property is more involved than just maximum density and square footage. It is important to know the fine points of potential incentives and benefits available to maximize...more
11/29/2021
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Brownfield Properties ,
Community Development ,
Construction Project ,
Florida ,
Incentives ,
Infrastructure ,
LEED Certified ,
Miami ,
Public Benefits ,
Real Estate Development ,
Redevelopment ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Zoning Laws
In recognition of the impacts of COVID-19 on the local economy, the Coral Gables City Commission recently tasked staff with finding additional creative ways to support businesses and encourage individuals to participate in...more
With positive cases of the novel coronavirus on the rise, the State of Florida is cracking down on violations of COVID-19 rules through its Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The DBPR is going after...more
6/29/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Florida ,
Licensees ,
Liquor ,
Liquor Control Boards ,
Liquor Licences ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Seating ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government ,
Wine & Alcohol
As a coastal region confronting the impacts of climate change, South Florida must continue to advance urban resiliency and sustainability innovations through public investments, regulations, and private sector incentives that...more
1/6/2020
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Beachfront Properties ,
Bonds ,
Climate Change ,
Conservation Easements ,
Construction Project ,
Energy Conservation ,
Environmental Policies ,
Flood Control ,
Flood Management ,
Florida ,
Housing Market ,
Infrastructure ,
Municipalities ,
Risk Mitigation ,
State and Local Government ,
Transportation Corridor ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Waterfront Properties ,
Zoning Laws ,
Zoning Maps