Excerpt from the Miami Herald:
“With no oil to fight in South Florida, BP has begun downsizing its Miami operations center. It’s giving up one high-rise office near Brickell Avenue and isn’t sure how long it will keep a lease on another.
For one measure of oil worries in South Florida, take the elevator up [...]
Continue Reading →THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH
THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE, CITIZENS ALLIED FOR SAFE ENERGY, INC. and TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY PRESENTS:
County Commissioner District 8 Candidate’s Forum
Invited Candidates: Lynda G. Bell, Eugene Flinn, Albert Harum-Alvarez, Danny Marmorstein, Obdulio Piedra, Annette Taddeo
Moderator: Invited Matthew Haggman, Award Winning Reporter for the Miami Herald
Thursday, August 12th
At [...]
Please be advised that the Planning Advisory Board (PAB) voted for a continuance of the public hearing on the Draft 2010 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), to formulate its recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The continuance of the PAB public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 9:30 AM [...]
Continue Reading →Excerpt from the Miami Herald:
“Cement sealing the oil well has hardened. Meanwhile, Obama officials promise to remain focused on the problem.
BP announced Sunday that cement sealing the busted oil well in the Gulf of Mexico had hardened, clearing the path for the final phase of drilling a relief well.
Meanwhile, Obama administration officials [...]
Continue Reading →Excerpt from the Miami HErald regarding the new media towers:
“Even after city commissioners approved giant advertising billboards that would change the downtown skyline forever, more complications must be overcome before construction can begin.
The towering electronic billboards that Miami city commissioners approved last week are so unprecedented, the city had to write a new [...]
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The UEL would like to thank the participants in our forum on August 3rd; our moderator Roger Carlton worked hard to make sure everyone’s questions were addressed, and the candidates who participated, Luis Garcia, Julio Robaina and Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, did a great job answering questions. Keep [...]
Since 2004, the Miami River Marine Group, a non-profit trade organization that advocates for the Port of Miami River working waterfront, along with the Durham Park Neighborhood Association, has battled the City’s relentless pursuit to replace marine and shipping businesses with high-end condominium towers. Attorney Andrew Dickman, successfully filed suits against the City in 2004 [...]
Continue Reading →TUESDAY, AUGUST 3rd
THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE
and MIAMI NEIGHBORHOODS UNITED
COMMUNITY FORUMS PRESENT:
FL State Senate District 36 & FL House District 107
Candidate’s Forum
Invited Candidates :
District 36: Luisa Artiles, Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Alberto E. Fortes, J. Nillo, Julio Robaina,
District 107: Gustavo Barriero, Tony Japour, Luis [...]
The Tropical Audubon Society and the Urban Environment League hosted a debate for Florida State Senate District 36 and Florida State Representative District 117 at South Miami City Hall. Oscar Musibay, Reporter for the South Florida Business Journal was the Moderator. We want to thank all the candidates that [...]
Come out on thursday for this important forum! Almost every candidate has agreed to come, and this forum promises a big turnout. See you there!
Thursday, July 29th
Candidates Forum
Sponsors: URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE
TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
FL State Senate District 36
FL State Representative District 117
Moderator: Oscar Musibay, Award [...]
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Planning News- PATH to Ruin: New York Builds the World's Costliest Train Station May 18, 2013Stephen Jacob Smith examines how high emotions, grand designs, poor negotiating, and "extreme politicization" drove the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build the world's most expensive train station in Lower Manhattan. […]Jonathan Nettler
- Energy Secretary Confirmed; EPA Pick Advances May 18, 2013On May 16, President Obama's pick to head the EPA, Gina McCarthy, was approved on a 10-8 party-line vote by a Senate Committee and advances to the full Senate. His pick to head the Dept. of Energy, Ernest Moniz, was approved by the Senate by 97-0. […]Jonathan Nettler
- Friday Funny: The Solution for Distracted Walking May 17, 2013New York City's DOT recently launched a pilot program to make city streets safer for those texting while walking. Well not really. But for some trusting New Yorkers, “Seeing Eye People” is a service worth utilizing. […]Jonathan Nettler
- Court Ruling Imperils Los Angeles BIDs May 17, 2013The Arts District Business Improvement District in downtown Los Angeles was recently ordered to dissolve by a Superior Court judge for providing dubious economic development services. Other area BIDs fear the ruling could threaten their operations. […]Jonathan Nettler
- Where in America is it Easiest to Bike to Work? May 17, 2013Today, the U.S. is celebrating Bike to Work Day. With increasing investment in bike infrastructure across the country, cycling is becoming a commuting option for more and more workers. Richard Florida looks at the places where it's easiest. […]Jonathan Nettler
- Video Allegedly Shows Toronto Mayor Smoking Crack Cocaine May 17, 2013In what may be the saddest and most shocking turn yet in the saga of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, a video has reportedly surfaced that appears to show the Mayor smoking crack cocaine. […]Jonathan Nettler
- Bay Area Commuters Clamor for More Ferry Service May 17, 2013Several days a week dissatisfied patrons are left behind when full boats depart the Larkspur Ferry Terminal in Marin County. More ferries to SF are planned, as are new parking fees at the terminal and shuttle service for those who forgo driving. […]Jonathan Nettler
- 'Multi-Story Stomach' Solves Supermarkets' Spoiled Food Problem May 17, 2013A first of its kind waste-to-energy plant in Los Angeles produces enough energy to power 2,000 homes per year by processing 150 tons of spoiled supermarket food per day. Could this model help other grocers reduce their environmental footprint? […]Jonathan Nettler
- Can a New Streetscape Help Heal Syracuse's Low-Income Near Westside? May 17, 2013The winners of a competition to rethink the streetscape along 5 blocks of Syracuse's Near Westside hope to "get people out on their feet" and improve public health in the historically low-income neighborhood. […]Jonathan Nettler
- Ways to Fail at Form-Based Codes 04: Don’t Capture the Character May 17, 2013Form-based codes extract the DNA of the desired local character, and enable it by right. Hazel Borys talks about how to get the numbers right in this week's Back of the Envelope. […]Jonathan Nettler
- PATH to Ruin: New York Builds the World's Costliest Train Station May 18, 2013
