Miami votes Nov. 3 on Virginia Key marina redevelopment
The plan would let developers renovate and lease nearly 28 acres of city-owned waterfront land on Virginia Key.
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The plan would let developers renovate and lease nearly 28 acres of city-owned waterfront land on Virginia Key.
The development group says no public money is involved, but opponents warn the project threatens an already stressed Biscayne Bay.
Families warned the plan could turn Hollywood Beach into another Sunny Isles, but city planners disagreed.
The fallen drilling rig shut down streets near Brickell Bay Drive for 2 days, hitting nearby businesses hard, before reopening Tuesday afternoon.
The vibrations, which were felt by residents in the 9300 block of Collins Avenue, have been linked to a Florida Department of Transportation street project associated with a new high-rise construction south of the condo.
More than 3,000 apartments are in the pipeline for the immediate area, with an additional 4,000 planned for nearby Pompano Beach.
While city officials say new affordable housing will help keep the community in place, some neighbors say they feel like they are being forced out.
The site is currently covered under a black tarp as the city continues to disagree on its final plans.
The Flagler District Business Improvement District (BID) is funding "Weekend on Flagler" events every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, staging shows and entertainment to attract crowds back to the area.
Planned features for the new Water District include a rooftop restaurant and a marine aquarium.
Chopper 4 was over the scene where you can see the white crane tipped over on one home's driveway.
The vote allows a developer to move forward with plans to construct 500 two-story townhouses, with the remaining property to be used for retail, a restaurant, and park space.
Residents argue the project is too large, doesn't fit the neighborhood, and will worsen flooding in the area.
The demolition is part of a plan to build two new towers that will include both hotel rooms and residences.
Mark Wasser, the HOA director, told CBS News Miami Investigates that while Kolter is trying to complete the job, the company is waiting for a permit that requires approval from the county and several agencies.
More than six years ago, City of Miami staff ordered a five-phase makeover of Flagler Street to improve its business district. They expected to finish the first phase months later. However, delays hounded construction.
The Rader Memorial United Methodist Church was a staple in the El Portal community, but soon the land will become a private school. Residents, however, are very unhappy with the plans and want to preserve the church instead, but demolition has already begun.
Initial reports suggested it was a "bridge collapse"; however, FDOT clarified that the incident happened during a concrete pour in the work zone.
Pressure is piling up around a stalled construction project on downtown Miami's oldest street.
The Downtown Development Authority, Flagler Business Improvement District and the City of Miami designed a five-phase plan to turn Miami's oldest street into a brick, curbless, festival-style space capable of hosting large outdoor events. However, delays hounded the project.
Midtown Park's master plan, approved by the city's Urban Development Review Board, will bring hundreds of luxury condominiums, offices, dining, shops and more.
City staff reviewed the complaints and paused work on Friday, according to City Commissioner Damian Pardo.
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports from Davie, where a construction worker had to be airlifted to a local hospital following a fall.
The injured workers were taken to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital.
City officials said the project, the first of two phases, is expected to take about 10 months to complete.
