The aim is to make Miami more bicycle friendly. According to the Miami Herald:
…their arrival signals that Miami is getting more serious about making room for cyclists.
The Royal Netherlands embassy in Washington has dispatched three of the famously bike-friendly country’s top experts on “cycling as transportation’’ [...]
Co-President of the Urban Environment League Dr. Fran Bohnsack was honored for her service to the community this morning.
Mayor Regalado, on behalf of the City of Miami, presented Dr. Frances Bohnsack with a commendation for her many years of service to the Port of the Miami River [...]
We would like to invite you to attend the first City of Miami Green Seminar initiated by City of Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez.
“Tools for Living Green and Saving Green” Seminar
Please join us October 9th, 2010
10:00AM-12:00PM
Miami-Dade InterAmerican Campus
627 SW 27th Avenue • Miami, FL. [...]
02/18/2010
Regalado to UEL: Expect no grand plans, but thy will be done – like Miami Marine Stadium restoration
First, the news: Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado told an Urban Environment League forum Wednesday evening to expect an announcement soon about $3 million in seed money for Miami Marine Stadium restoration. Details in three weeks.
[...]
Virginia Key Under Threat, by Joe Wilkins
Miami Monthly, September 2009
Huck Finn had the Mississippi River. Jim Hawkins had Treasure Island. I had Sewer Beach, and never felt cheated at all. Sewer Beach, better known as the ocean side of Virginia Key, and the other areas surrounding the Sewage Treatment Plant, [...]
August 28, 2009
To: Mr. Larry Spring
Chief Financial Officer, City of Miami
It has come to my attention from multiple sources that you and other city administrators have visited individual members of the Board Trustees of the Virginia Key Park Trust and suggested that they propose the development of “overnight accommodation” or hotel [...]
Although it has to go for a second vote, the zoning overhaul in the City of Miami, called Miami 21 passed. Commissioner Tomas Regalado was the only NO vote. The next big vote will be the Virginia Key Master Plan. There will be an important meeting September 26th so save the date.
It seems Community Activist, Elvis Cruz, was right when he said on August 7th:
I seriously doubt we have heard the last of Miami 21.
The hearing begins at 10 a.m.
The Urban Environment League Board is divided on support for the zoning overhaul. Some members are in favor of it and some are [...]
The UEL, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, MNU and numerous other groups are organizing a public design workshop that is scheduled to be held at the Rusty Pelican on September 26. The idea is to create a positive event, building on the work of EDSA and gathering additional public [...]
Dear Mayor Diaz:
I am writing regarding the Miami 21 zoning atlas as it relates to proposed zoning for Virginia Key.
Specifically, I am concerned that the environmentally significant North Point area of Virginia Key has been zoned T-6 under Miami 21, (Urban Core), one of the highest and most dense uses in [...]
Welcome to the UEL.ORG
The UEL is a advocacy organization that supports environmentally responsible development and smart growth. We work to protect the public waterfront, public spaces, and historic and natural areas in Miami-Dade county. Our blog is a forum for discussion, and may not reflect the opinion of all board members. If you support smart growth and environmental protection please join us!
Planning News- Zoning to Protect Mom & Pops on the Upper West Side February 3, 2012Joseph Berger reports on New York City's efforts to protect local retailers with new zoning in Manhattan's Upper West Side, where the proliferation of chain stores, banks, and pharmacies have caused consternation. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- America's Third World Infrastructure February 3, 2012Alex Marshall investigates the reasons why America's infrastructure resembles a third world country's, and decides that we have our arcane budgeting processes to blame. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- Dancing on the Grave of Redevelopment February 3, 2012The redevelopment postmortem continues with a look at five projects that demonstrate the ways in which the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) strayed from its core mission. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- Successful DC Bikeshare Program Heading for the Suburbs February 3, 2012The runaway success of Washington D.C.'s bikeshare program, in less than two years of operation, has it poised to expand to the city's suburbs this year. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- Urban Revitalization: Baby Steps or the Magic Bullet? February 3, 2012Writer Tara Sturm explores the merits of incremental urbanism on revitalization efforts with the help of L.A. architect Alan Pullman, highlighting grassroots, community-driven economic development. read more […]
- Mapping Energy Consumption, Block-by-Block February 3, 2012A new interactive map produced by researchers at Columbia University reveals the energy use of nearly every building in New York City. Besides being an interesting curiosity, the map is a crucial first step in improving energy efficiency. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- Exclusive: Abrupt Changing of the Guard at Vancouver Planning Department February 2, 2012In a surprise move this week, Vancouver's city council abruptly relieved its high-profile Planning Director, Brent Toderian, of his duties, after six years on the job. Planetizen has spoken with the former director about what transpired. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- Indy's Unique Plan to Leverage the Super Bowl February 2, 2012As Super Bowl week comes to a close, Emily Badger reports on the host city's efforts to use the event as a catalyst for substantive change throughout the city. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- Comprehensive Coverage of the End of Redevelopment in California February 2, 2012With no last minute pardons granted, yesterday marked the official dissolution date for California's 400-plus redevelopment agencies. Curbed LA has gathered the essential readings to guide you through the 'developments' at the state and local levels. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- Mayor Outlines "Plan B" To Push Through Transit Improvements in L.A. February 2, 2012Deputy Mayor for Transportation Borja Leon provides insight into the Mayor's plans for ramping up implementation of Measure R funded projects if the Federal Government fails to back his America Fast Forward program. read more […]Jonathan Nettler
- Zoning to Protect Mom & Pops on the Upper West Side February 3, 2012
Reserve Your Space for the Upcoming UEL Bus Tour!
Events Calendar
February 2012 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 - Hialeah Bus TourStarts: 9:45 amEnds: March 16, 2012 - 3:00 pmLocation: Start @ Hialeah Metrorail StationDescription: Tour of Hialeah & Miami Springs, with stops at local historical or cultural points of interest.

