Shorecrest’s Eclectic Potpourri

Shorecrest is located in Miami’s Upper East Side. This historic neighborhood lies east of Biscayne Boulevard and is bordered by the Little River to the south, NE 87 Street to the north and Biscayne Bay to the east.  It is a gem of a neighborhood comprised of mostly single-family homes, but multifamily apartments are scattered… Read more…

Smackdown-County vs. City: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble Over Gated Communities!

Last night I attended the Belle Meade Homeowners Association Meeting at Legion Park. On the agenda was more discussion about the Belle Meade fence.  The Belle Meade HOA wants a fence on NE 6th Court in a desperate attempt to reduce crime in Belle Meade. This proposed fence would have gates that open and close,… Read more…

Dreaming of a Business and Pedestrian-friendly Biscayne Boulevard for MiMo

Check out how Biscayne Boulevard should look. Can you imagine a business and pedestrian-friendly MiMo with on-street parking?  Wouldn’t it be nice if cars moved slower through the historic district?  This is all possible- a team from the University of Miami developed three alternative streetscape designs for Biscayne Boulevard. Which alternative do you prefer? Please… Read more…

GO DUTCH! Orange Bike-In Festival

The “GO DUTCH! Orange Bike-in Festival” at Grand Central Parkis a Dutch-themed event in honor of Queen’s Day, the Dutch National Holiday. Join the Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and hundreds of cyclists from Miami to celebrate Dutch culture, sustainable living and Miami’s growing and dynamic cycling scene. Everyone is welcome. Attendees… Read more…