March 06, 2025

World Redeye (online) – Unveiling Miami DDAs Interactive 3D Development Map at Frost Planetarium

Miami, FL – March 6, 2025 – The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) relaunched its interactive 3D Development Mapping Tool, offering a detailed look at new and ongoing real […]

March 05, 2025

Florida Trend (online) | Miami Economic Outlook

WORKFORCE: “The balance between supply and demand in the labor market has improved, making the process of hiring somewhat less complicated. M&A in the banking space, particularly in South Florida, […]

October 07, 2024

Miami New Times (Online) | Popular Meraki Greek Bistro to Reopen in Downtown Miami

After months of customers speculating whether their favorite Greek lunch and dinner spot in downtown Miami would reopen after a few weeks of closures, New Times has great news to […]

October 04, 2024

Diario Las Americas (Online) | Comisionado Manolo Reyes entrega un cheque de 175.000 dólares a Hermanos de la Calle

MIAMI.- El comisionado Manolo Reyes, en su calidad de presidente de la Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA), entregó un cheque por 175.000 dólares a Hermanos de la Calle, unaorganización no […]

October 03, 2024

Telemundo (Online) | Organizaciones buscan recursos para evitar arrestos a desamparados de Miami-Dade

El Downtown Developement Authority financiado por residentes de Brickell, Downton y Edgewater le otorgó 175 mil dólares a la Fundación Hermanos de la Calle. En Florida ya está en vigor […]

September 19, 2024

The Miami Herald (Online) | Manolo Reyes Downtown Miami is the economic driver for the city – we need to keep it that way Opinion

Miami has always taken pride in doing things its own way. However, our bold economic ambitions will be for nothing if we do not have a robust downtown. The Miami […]

July 24, 2024

Downtown Magazine (Print) | Flagship District

Miami’s Downtown Development Corporation’s $27 million reimagining of landmark Flagler Street eyes 2025 completion, as Miami Worldcenter embraces business boom. Click here to read the entire article from Downtown Magazine.

July 10, 2024

Business Journals (Online) | Cities betting on incentives to fuel downtown comeback

Experts are divided on what kind of incentives cities should be offering to lure businesses and consumers back to commercial properties, especially in downtown districts. Click here to read the […]

July 04, 2024

Miami Today (Print) | 3 year Flagler road revamp brings more grants to businesses

As the final two phases of revitalizing downtown Miami’s iconic Flagler Street are ushered in, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has issued another round of grants totaling $80,000 to businesses […]

July 01, 2024

Florida Trend (Print) | Around the State Miami-Dade

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority is spending up to $1.1 million for businesses moving to or expanding within the central business and arts and entertainment districts and Brickell Avenue. Click here […]

June 13, 2024

Miami Herald (Online) | Where would you live Here’s what 3,000 a month gets you in Miami’s urban core

Edgewater stretches between the Julia Tuttle Causeway and the Venetian Causeway, pictured above. Both connect the mainland to Miami Beach. In the distance, a view of downtown Miami and financial […]

May 21, 2024

Miami Today (Print) | Development authority expands incentives to lure expansions

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is offering $1.1 million in incentives for businesses to expand operations in the area, stimulate the economy and attract high-quality jobs for local talent. Click […]

May 21, 2024

Miami Today (Online) | Downtown Development Authority adds to expansion incentives.pdf

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is offering $1.1 million in incentives for businesses to expand operations in the area, stimulate the economy and attract high-quality jobs for local talent. Click […]

May 03, 2024

South Florida Business Journal (Print) | Executive Profile, Hitting the right notes

Christina Crespi has been CEO of the Miami Downtown Development Authority since 2020, a period with explosive growth in the city her agency helps foster. Click here to read the […]

May 01, 2024

SFBJ (Online) | Miami DDA’s Christina Crespi aims to give businesses what they need to thrive

Christina Crespi, is CEO of Miami DDA, and an avid piano player, at MODE Downtown Miami, a recently opened club in the DDA’s district. Click here to read the entire […]

April 11, 2024

Refresh Miami (Online) | TENNTS introduces AI robot to co-working center as part of Miami proptech’s commercial market expansion (002)

As demand for residential and commercial properties continues to rise in South Florida, the need to automate services has become increasingly necessary for residential properties to continue functioning smoothly. Click […]

March 08, 2024

Florida Politics (Online) | Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics 3.8.24

“UFC delivered record-setting $47.7M economic impact for Miami In 2023” — This Saturday, March 9, UFC returns to Miami for a second consecutive year, as the Kaseya Center hosts UFC […]

March 08, 2024

Miami Herald (Print) | ‘We Love South Florida’ UFC Says Saturday’s Fights Will Begin Yearly Return

South Florida’s pull as a sports tourism magnet strengthens this weekend as one of the world’s most popular sports entitles comes back to the Kaseya Center in Downtown Miami. Click […]

March 07, 2024

El Nuevo Herald (Online) | Millones y atracciones, Miami se revela como la sede perfecta para un evento de alcance mundial en la UFC

Por primera vez en su carrera profesional, Robelis Despaigne sintió lo que era pertenecer a la UFC. Como parte de la maquinaria de promoción de la empresa, el cubano participó […]

March 07, 2024

South Florida Business Journal (Online) | UFC returns to Miami multimillion-dollar economic impact expected

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to the Kaseya Center in Miami for a second consecutive year, and the mixed martial arts league says its matches contribute millions of […]

February 25, 2024

Spot On Florida (Online) | Miami DDA helps businesses fund property improvements

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) is supporting Downtown businesses to help strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Miami. The Property Improvement Grant Program provides up to $50,000 to […]

February 25, 2024

Biscayne Bay Tribune (Online) | Miami DDA helps businesses fund property improvements

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) is supporting Downtown businesses to help strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Miami. The Property Improvement Grant Program provides up to $50,000 to […]

February 21, 2024

Miami Today (Print) – Development Authority Working to Make Downtown Secure

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has taken many steps to bring people to Downtown Miami, said Manolo Reyes, chairman of the DDA and district 4 Commissioner. Click here to read […]

February 14, 2024

Yahoo (Online) | Sea to believe Inside the 55th annual Miami International Boat Show

February may mean cold weather in much of the nation, but in Miami, things are heating up like never before thanks to the arrival of the 55th edition of the […]

February 14, 2024

New York Post (Online) | Sea to believe Inside the 55th annual Miami International Boat Show

Feeling nauti: This year’s show has six sites and events that will buoy buyers and yacht lovers alike. Click here to read the entire article from The New York Post.

February 14, 2024

AOL (Online) | Sea to believe Inside the 55th annual Miami International Boat Show

February may mean cold weather in much of the nation, but in Miami, things are heating up like never before thanks to the arrival of the 55th edition of the […]

December 14, 2023

Yahoo News (Online) – The Big Orange is back! How the New Year’s icon was saved for a climb to hotel’s top

Rising from the dead, the neon Big Orange will scale the side of a downtown Miami hotel after all to ring in the New Year. Click here to read the […]

December 07, 2023

Miami Today (Print) – New 5-passenger Freebees loop around crowded downtown

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority has launched a no-cost, eco-friendly transit service in partnership with Freebee to improve mobility and ease congestion in the Central Business Disrict. Click here to read […]

October 27, 2023

Miami Herald (Online) – These giant touch screens are popping up in Miami. What are they – Do they call 911

Have you noticed dozens of vertical touch screens popping up on Miami sidewalks? They look like human-size billboards or oversized TVs. Click here to read the entire article from The […]

October 03, 2023

Awards Daily (Online) | Miami Film Festival Gems Announces Lineup Of Award Season Contenders For November 2-5 Event

Miami, FL (Oct. 3, 2023) — Miami Dade College’s (MDC) renowned Miami Film Festival today unveiled the lineup for its 10th Miami Film Festival (MFF) GEMS, the festival’s fall midseason […]

October 03, 2023

Los Angeles Daily News (Online) | Building a Thriving Startup Ecosystem- Miami’s Supportive Infrastructure and Resource

In recent years, Miami has emerged as a dynamic and vibrant hub for startups, attracting entrepreneurs from all over the world. With its sunny climate, diverse culture, and booming economy, […]

July 19, 2023

The Real Deal (online) | Where property values rose the most in Miami-Dade

Taxable property values rose by $48 billion in Miami-Dade County this year, amid a surge of development, despite an overall slowdown in real estate sales volume. Click here to read […]

May 31, 2023

Capital Analytics Associates (Online) – New foodhall points to wider Downtown Miami revitalization

3 min read May 2023 — Downtown Miami’s new foodhall points to a wider revitalization of the once-iconic neighborhood. Julia & Henry’s, named after some of the city’s most influential […]

May 08, 2023

LoopNet (Online) | As National Office Market Chills, Miami Sizzles

While office markets across the country continue cooling, Miami’s is ramping up the heat. Click here to read the entire article from LoopNet.  

April 27, 2023

Miami Today (Print) – Vital Downtown Mobility Plan Gets on the Road Decades Late

Our Better Late Than Never Award goes to last week’s Transportation Planning Organization vote to revamp the Miami Downtown Transportation Master Plan to meet current and future needs. Click here […]

April 25, 2023

Miami Today (Online) | Vital Downtown Mobility Plan Gets on the Road Decades Late

East along the bay were older single-family homes and drug-rehab centers mixed along Biscayne Boulevard with fast-food drive-throughs. Today that’s a glitzy high-rise residential canyon, Edgewater. Click here to read […]

April 21, 2023

Daily Business Review (Online) | Despite Economic Challenges, Downtown Miami Remains One of the Hottest Office Markets

“This return to the workplace is only going to further fuel demand. We are also seeing more financial and law firms come into the market, and their service providers tend […]

April 18, 2023

Miami Diario.com (Online) | Miami Dade Collage inauguró nuevo centro formativo de Inteligencia Artificial

“Metaversity”: un recinto digital dedicado al Metaverso Además de este segundo centro de formación enfocado en Inteligencia Artificial, la institución también tendrá disponible un espacio donde a través de terrenos […]

March 27, 2023

WLRN | Push to train workers for jobs in Miami’s growing tech arena

Push to train workers for jobs in Miami’s growing tech arena Since he was 18, Christopher Matthews has worked at Pizza Hut and 7–11, done a stint in food delivery […]

March 26, 2023

WPLG (Online) | This Week in South Florida Manolo Reyes

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – With no warning and no planning, the people and businesses at the historicHuntington Building in Downtown Miami were rushed out, evacuated, and told the building was […]

March 25, 2023

U.S. News & World Report (Online) | Push to Train Workers for Jobs in Miami’s Growing Tech Arena

MIAMI (AP) — Since he was 18, Christopher Matthews has worked at Pizza Hut and 7–11, done a stint infood delivery and taught carpentry. Now, the Miami native is trying […]

March 24, 2023

WTVJ (Online) – Tenants Forced to Evacuate After Downtown Miami Building Fails Fire Inspection

Tenants who live and work in the historic Huntington Building in downtown Miami said they were forced to evacuate last Thursday after the structure was deemed unsafe. Click here to […]

March 24, 2023

WPLG (Online) – In meeting, tenants seek answers from city after historic Miami high-rise suddenly evacuated

Tenants and owners in a century-old downtown high-rise pressed Miami officials for answers Friday after they suddenly deemed their building unsafe and evacuated it this week. Click here to read […]

March 23, 2023

Miami Today | Miami Looks to Co-Living Development to Ease Rent Crunch

After gaining notoriety as the center of the housing crisis in the US, Miami is looking to co-living development to calm soaring rent prices. Click here to read the entire […]

March 23, 2023

Miami Today | Is Enterprise Florida Headed to Junkyard

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo lent support last week to the latest House effort to close the doors of the business-recruitment agency Enterprise Florida. Click here to read entire article from […]

March 23, 2023

Miami Today (Print) | College to Open Artificial Intelligence Center Downtown in April

Since opening in September Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus’ state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center has been preparing students and the community for tomorrow’s AI Workforce. Click here to read […]

March 09, 2023

Coral Gables News (Print) | MDC’s Dr. Maryam Laguna Borrego appointed to Miami DDA Board

Miami Dade College’s (MDC) vice president for External Affairs and Strategy and chief of staff, Dr. Maryan Laguna Borrego, has been appointed to the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board. […]

March 07, 2023

WFOR (Online) | Urban Displacement Project looks at how Miami-Dade recovered from pandemic

MIAMI – Activity in downtown areas nationally looks different than it used to before the COVID–19 pandemic. Click here to read the entire article from CBS News Miami.

February 09, 2023

Miami Today (Print) | The Insider. Downtown Team Beefs Up

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has added five board Members. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

February 08, 2023

Miami Community News (Online) | Miami Downtown Development Authority Expands Board, Appoints New Leaders

Following another year of rapid growth in the Downtown Miami corridor, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced the appointment of five new board members. The appointees include Miami Dade […]

February 05, 2023

Downtown News (Online) | New DDA Board Members

The Miami Downtown Development Authority appointed five new board members: Miam Dade College’s (MDC) Vice President for External Affairs & Strategy and Chief of Staff, Dr. Maryam Laguna Borrego; Mana […]

February 03, 2023

Social Miami (Online) | Two Weeks at New World. Festival Explores Harlem Renaissance In Europe

New World Symphony’s “I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe” takes its name from Langston Hughes’ 1941 poem. As Hughes writes in “I Dream a World,” “I dream […]

February 03, 2023

Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology (Online) | Largest college in Florida leverages AI to advance student success

Miami Dade College (MDC) opened an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center at the North Campus last fall. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to prepare tomorrow’s AI workforce. Click here to read […]

January 31, 2023

WPGX Fox 28 (Online) – Revolutionizing the Real Estate Industry | TENNTS Inducted into Miami DDA Incentive Fund Program

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — TENNTS, an AI-based proptech startup with smart living technology is delighted to announce its induction into Miami Downtown Development Authority’s (Miami […]

January 21, 2023

SNN News (Online) – Revolutionizing the Real Estate Industry | TENNTS Inducted into Miami DDA Incentive Fund Program

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — TENNTS, an AI-based proptech startup with smart living technology is delighted to announce its induction into Miami Downtown Development Authority’s (Miami […]

July 19, 2022

Daily Business Review | Competitive Prices Are Helping Downtown Miami Transform Says Related President Jon Paul Perez

Miami’s downtown area is transforming as multiple residential units and new restaurants and retail spaces are under development. Click here to read the entire article from the Daily Business Review.

July 16, 2022

The Next Miami | Office Rents in Miami Have Gone Parabolic Reports Say

Office rents in Miami have been soaring at what appears to be an unprecedented pace, new reports say. Click here to read the entire article from The Next Miami.  

June 27, 2022

Refresh Miami | Genesis Global plans to hire 140 as part of its Miami expansion

A London-based financial-technology company is promising to hire or retain 140 people in the Miami area over the next three years. The company has been approved for incentives from the […]

June 24, 2022

South FL Business Journal | Miami DDA awards tech companies financial incentives to create over 150 jobs

The Miami Downtown Development Authority on Friday approved financial incentives for a pair of technology companies that promise to hire or retain 163 people over the next three years. Click […]

June 15, 2022

Law360 | Cushman’s Holtzman On Miami’s Hot Class A Office Market

Law360 (June 15, 2022, 3:26 PM EDT) — In March 2020, Ryan Holtzman wondered if he’d soon be selling carbohydrates instead of Class A office space. Click here to read […]

June 14, 2022

The Next Miami | Miami’s Second Largest Office Tower Reaches 60% Leased Ahead of Completion

Yet another lease has just been inked at the under-construction 830 Brickell office tower as it nears completion. Click here to read the entire article from The Next Miami.

June 08, 2022

Miami Today | Downtown authority seeks $10 million for city reimbursement

To reimburse past Miami Downtown Development Authority expenses on community projects and fund future projects that would impact developments in the area, the authority’s board is urging the city to […]

June 08, 2022

NBC 6 Miami | Affected by Construction, Flagler Street Businesses Get Financial Help

Businesses along Flagler Street received a contribution from the city of Miami, meant to ease a financial burden.

May 22, 2022

South FL Business Journal | Influx of companies boosts office rents in greater Miami

To reimburse past Miami Downtown Development Authority expenses on community projects and fund future projects that would impact developments in the area, the authority’s board is urging the city to […]

May 16, 2022

Telemundo 51 | Programa piloto de baños portátiles en la ciudad de Miami

Al igual que las grandes metrópolis, la ciudad de Miami tendrá baños públicos. El plan que está en desarrollo utiliza baños portátiles y hoy se inauguró uno nuevo. Entre los […]

May 16, 2022

MiamiDiario | Plan piloto para baños portátiles en Miami

Al igual que las grandes metrópolis, la ciudad de Miami tendrá baños públicos. El plan que está en desarrollo utiliza baños portátiles y hoy se inauguró uno nuevo. Entre los […]

May 15, 2022

Sun Sentinel | As COVID rolled on, legions of companies migrated to Florida. Which metro areas gained the most

While COVID-19 remains a lingering menace to society, there appears to be no end in sight for the corporate relocation and expansion boom it fostered in Florida. Click here to […]

May 01, 2022

Florida Trend | Around the State- Technology

Kaseya, a global provider of cloud-based information technology management and security software, nearly tripled its office space in Brickell, leasing 64,716 square feet at 777 Brickell. Click here to read […]

May 01, 2022

Florida Trend | Miami Skyline, Suburbs Keep Growing

From the beach to downtown to the inland suburbs, Miami-Dade County is growing to serve a dynamic population. Click here to read the entire article from Florida Trend.

May 01, 2022

Florida Trend | Miami- The City of the Future

From its roots as a vacation destination and emergence generations ago as a hemispheric hub of trade and finance, Greater Miami continues to redefine itself. Click here to read the […]

May 01, 2022

Florida Trend | Miami-Dade People to Know

Interested in developing community relationships or new ventures? Get to know the movers and shakers in Miami-Dade. Click here to read the entire article from Florida Trend.

April 25, 2022

Miami Herald | New redevelopment wave to revive Flagler Street in downtown Miami Here are highlights

Long promised and long deferred, the full resuscitation of downtown Miami’s bedraggled Flagler Street — the city’s original main street — may have to wait on the unpredictable designs of […]

April 22, 2022

South FL Business Journal | Companies seek incentives to create dozens of high-paying tech jobs in Miami

A pair of tech companies were approved Friday to receive funding in exchange for the creation of 34 jobs in Miami over the next three years. The average salaries across […]

April 04, 2022

Miami Today | Miami aims to accelerate Flagler Street revamp

The Flagler Street beautification process downtown is on track with its 30-month schedule. “Flagler Street is coming along beautifully,” Chairman Manolo Reyes told the Miami Downtown Development Authority board March […]

March 30, 2022

Daily Business Review | Major Insurance Company Signs 830 Brickell Lease

One of the world’s largest insurance and risk management companies has signed a lease at 830 Brickell, joining Microsoft, Thoma Bravo, CI Financial, AerCap and WeWork as tenants of the […]

March 30, 2022

South FL Business Journal | Global insurance firm signs lease for 25000-square-foot office at 830 Brickell

Marsh, a global subsidiary of New York-headquartered Marsh & McLennan Cos. (NYSE: MMC), has signed a lease for about 25,000 square feet of office space at 830 Brickell, the Business […]

March 24, 2022

Islander News | Major investment in Miami Dade College solidifies areas commitment to artificial intelligence and technology development

Miami Dade College just took a major step to becoming an international technology hub. A total of $15 million was pumped into MDC by The Johns S. and James L. […]

March 08, 2022

The Real Deal New York | Charting the Seas of Opportunity in Florida Bilzin Sumberg Advises Out-of-State Developers & Investors

People, companies and money are pouring into South Florida from around the world in a record boom of migration and investment. For developers and investors lured by the meteoric growth […]

February 23, 2022

Miami Today | Development authority tallies jobs won by luring firms here

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) “Follow the Sun” economic development program has commitments from 18 companies that plan to create more than 2,300 high-wage jobs in downtown Miami over […]

February 23, 2022

Miami Today | City unit used $100,000 to boost outdoor dining

The Downtown Development Authority has spent over $100,000 on barricades, bistro tables and umbrellas to keep restaurants in business during the pandemic, and some want to continue on. Click here […]

February 23, 2022

Miami Herald | Miami Dade College getting $15 million to prepare next generation for tech jobs

As Miami’s tech wave continues, Miami Dade College is set to receive $15 million from a quartet of public and nonprofit entities to beef up its technology curriculum — and […]

February 07, 2022

Miami Herald | New Downtown Miami high-rise project seeks to bring more affordable urban living

A proposed new high-rise project in Downtown Miami will aim to bring workforce housing- and potentially affordable housing- to the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus to fill a need for […]

February 03, 2022

Miami Herald | $100 per square foot Rent for prime office space puts Miami on par with New York City.doc

It’s a new record price for Miami office space — and it’s sending shock waves through the city’s real estate market, at a time when companies are still trying to […]

February 01, 2022

Miami Today | Dining barricades eyesores downtown team says

Orange, water-filled barricades have stood outside of downtown Miami restaurants since May 2020 to create space for outdoor dining during the pandemic. At the Downtown Development Authority meeting Jan. 28, […]

January 19, 2022

Commercial Observer | Related Group Proposes Large Affordable-Housing Development in Downtown Miami

Miami’s largest condominium developer, Related Group, is planning a large affordable-housing complex in one of the city’s most coveted neighborhoods. Click here to read the entire article from Commercial Observer.

December 28, 2021

Commercial Property Executive | Top Projects That Will Reshape Miami

Even though tourism is one of South Florida’s biggest job generators and the hospitality sector took a hard hit in 2020, the Magic City managed to bounce back fairly easily. […]

December 27, 2021

South FL Business Journal | Mast Capital, Boston firm pay $103M for Brickell property

Miami developer Camilo Miguel Jr. and Boston-based Rockpoint Group just paid $103 million for 2.8 acres of land in the Brickell Financial District, where they plan to build a residential […]

December 27, 2021

The Real Deal | Mast Capital pays $103M for Brickell site plans 1250-unit condo-rental complex

Mast Capital plans to build a massive complex with a condo tower and two apartment high-rises on a Brickell site. Coconut Grove-based Mast Capital, led by Camilo Miguel Jr., paid […]

December 16, 2021

Agencia EFE | El trabajo en remoto y el boom del mercado inmobiliario de Miami

El actual “boom” inmobiliario en Miami le debe mucho a una idea nacida de la pandemia: Si puedo trabajar desde cualquier sitio, ¿por qué no vivir en un lugar donde […]

December 14, 2021

America Economia | Premium migration in Florida The state has become a haven for Latino real estate investors

i Nueva York es la ciudad que nunca duerme, Miami bien podría ser la ciudad que jamás deja de crecer. Tanto vertical como horizontalmente, el paradisiaco destino bilingüe de aguas […]

December 09, 2021

South Florida Business Journal | Report highlights rebound in downtown Miami residential market

The residential market in downtown Miami has bounced back quickly from a dip during the Covid-19 pandemic and is poised for rapid growth, according to a report by the Miami […]

November 29, 2021

ABC Local10 | Get Your Basel On- Its Miami Art Week

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – It’s not just Basel anymore. It’s an entire week where movers and shakers in the art world converge on the Magic City for Miami Art Week, […]

November 24, 2021

NBC6 Miami | NFTs Are Taking Over Art Basel in Miami

Digital art will be a major player during Art Basel next week, as a number of NFT events are scheduled to take place throughout Miami, including the Cube Art Fair. […]

November 15, 2021

Commercial Property Executive | The Women Building Miami’s CRE Future

Local leaders share insights on their professional journeys and what’s ahead for the city. Click here to read the entire article from Commercial Property Executive.

November 12, 2021

Commercial Property Executive | The Women Building Miami’s CRE Future

Local leaders share insights on their professional journeys and what’s ahead for the city. Shortly after the onset of the pandemic, Miami experienced a real estate boom, fueled by large […]

November 11, 2021

CBS 4 | Built In 1936, Historic Walgreens In Downtown Miami To Undergo Renovation

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – It is an architectural gem in the heart of downtown Miami, on the National Historic Register, and sitting right in the midst of the revamp of Miami’s […]

November 10, 2021

Miami Today | Three New Directors Join Downtown Development Authority

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority has added three members to its board of directors. Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Jarred Diamond and Arva Suzenne Graham-Gibson were sworn on Sept 17. Click here to […]

November 05, 2021

Bloomberg Linea | Want to move your business to Miami. Get paid 150K to do it

Miami — Over the last two years, Miami has been attracting venture capitalists, techies, and those interested in crypto. While it may appear to have started with Mayor Francis Suarez’s […]

October 19, 2021

South FL Business Journal | More than 1000 tech jobs are slated for Downtown Miami. Heres who they could hire

Downtown Miami is poised to gain more than 1,000 new technology industry jobs by 2024 – and companies will stand to benefit if they hire Miami-Dade County locals. Click here […]

October 15, 2021

Refresh Miami | #MiamiTech Over 1K new tech jobs projected, RECURs big NFT deal, plus smart garbage, space balloons & more

Earlier this week, new reports showed the Miami Movement is already moving the needle in South Florida’s venture capital results. In fact, through the end of the third quarter, the […]

October 13, 2021

Miami Today | Downtown agency says it has lured 17 undisclosed companies

One year after the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) launched its “Follow the Sun” economic development campaign, the agency has secured commitments from 17 new-to-market firms that will create a […]

October 11, 2021

Miami Herald | Miami tech jobs on the way, audit shows- but not here yet

Last week, the Miami Herald’s “Tech Trail” examined how many tech jobs have been created so far since the Miami tech boom kicked off in earnest last December. Click here […]

October 06, 2021

TIme Out | The 49 coolest neighborhoods in the world

Miami’s mini Manhattan continues to grow and evolve – and not just upwards. Earlier this year, phase one of The Underline – a 10-mile linear park – opened in Brickell, […]

October 01, 2021

Local 10 | Miamis Flagler Street businesses receive grant money as many continue to struggle

MIAMI – It’s hard not to notice that the face of downtown Miami is changing, and with that change also comes impact, specifically on businesses that are not only dealing […]

September 21, 2021

CityWire | Best Week Ever – Money over Miami

Should the latest news from CI Financial make New Yorkers anxious? The capital of the world. America’s melting pot. The city that never sleeps. Click here to read the entire […]

September 20, 2021

South Florida Business & Wealth | CI Financial to Launch U.S. Headquarters at Miami’s 830 Brickell Office Tower

Although 830 Brickell is not slated to open until next year, it continues to attract high-end businesses. CI Financial Corp., a leading Canadian asset and wealth management firm, has become […]

September 20, 2021

El Nuevo Herald | Microsoft llega a Miami con 50,000 pies cuadrados en Brickell destinados a América Latina

Después de una búsqueda de meses, el gigante tecnológico con sede en Redmond, Washington, declaró el miércoles que abrirá una oficina enfocada en América Latina en 830 Brickell, el espacio […]

September 17, 2021

Financial Planning | CI Financial to buy $5.2B RIA, open U.S. headquarters

Like so many Canadian snowbirds who move to Florida for the winter and buy property, a Toronto-based asset manager made another deal for a multibillion-dollar American firm and agreed to […]

September 15, 2021

Barrons | Canada’s CI Financial Plans to Open U.S. Headquarters in Miami

Taking a page from Canadian snowbirds, CI Financial is setting up a second home in the Sunshine State. Click here to read the entire article from Barron’s.

September 15, 2021

WealthManagement.com | CI Financial to Launch U.S. Headquarters in Miami

Canadian-based CI Financial, which has acquired a total 21 RIAs in the U.S., expects to open the new office in 2023, which will initially house core C-suite executives and personnel. […]

September 15, 2021

PROFILE Miami | CI Financial to Launch US Headquarters at OKO Group and Cain International’s 830 Brickell

Just one week after Microsoft announced that it would be taking 50,000 SF at 830 Brickell, CI Financial Corp., a leading Canadian asset and wealth management firm, has announced that […]

September 15, 2021

Commercial Observer | Canadian Asset Manager CI Financial to Open US HQ at Miami’s 830 Brickell

From the snowy streets of Toronto to the sunny beaches of Miami, Canadian asset management CI Financial Corp. inked a long-term lease at the 830 Brickell office tower in Downtown […]

September 09, 2021

The Next Miami | ‘Rocket Fuel’ For Miami- Microsoft Signs Office Lease At Under-Construction 830 Brickell Tower

Microsoft has announced plans to open offices at the under construction 830 Brickell tower across from Brickell City Centre. Click here to read the entire article from The Next Miami.

September 09, 2021

GlobeSt | Microsoft Expands in Miami with 50,000 SF Lease

Microsoft is opening a new office in Downtown Miami. The firm has signed a new lease for a 50,000-square-foot space in a an office tower currently under construction in the […]

September 08, 2021

Refresh Miami | More Rocket Fuel – Microsoft to Open Regional Hub in Miami, Leases 50,000 SF in 820 Brickell

It’s been rumored for months but now it is official: Microsoft announced today it is opening a new South Florida office in Miami. The tech giant is leasing about 50,000 […]

September 08, 2021

PROFILE Miami | Microsoft Leases 50k SF of Office Space at OKO Group and Cain Intl’s 830 Brickell

Microsoft has announced that it is opening a new office by leasing approximately 50,000 square feet at 830 Brickell, the first stand-alone Class A+ office tower to be developed in […]

September 08, 2021

Miami Herald | Microsoft comes to Miami with 50,000 square feet in Brickell aimed at Latin America

After a months-long search, the tech giant based in Redmond, Wash., said Wednesday it would open a Latin America-focused office at 830 Brickell, the city’s newest Class A office space. […]

September 08, 2021

Commercial Observer | Microsoft Signs 50K SF Lease at Miami’s 830 Brickell

Microsoft has finally landed in Miami, marking the Magic City’s ascension as a tech hub. The tech giant signed a long-term lease at 830 Brickell for approximately 50,000 square feet, […]

September 05, 2021

Mansion Global | Developments Face More Scrutiny After Catastrophic Miami Condo Collapse

The full consequence of the tragic Surfside, Florida, condominium collapse won’t be fully realized for years to come. For now, the deadly disaster at the Champlain Towers South stripped some […]

September 03, 2021

Florida Trend | Downtown Miami agency offering grants to help Flagler businesses weather construction

Downtown Miami agency offering grants to help Flagler businesses weather construction. Click here to read the entire article from Florida Trend.

September 01, 2021

Boca Raton Observer | Business Boom

Some states, such as New Jersey and New York, have seen a mass exodus during the pandemic, Florida – particularly South Florida – has experienced unprecedented economic growth as big […]

August 26, 2021

The Next Miami | Lush Green Oasis To Be Built In Front Of 100-Story Waldorf Astoria On Biscayne Boulevard

The developer of downtown Miami’s 100-story Waldorf Astoria Residences has announced plans to build a “lush oasis” along several blocks of Biscayne Boulevard. Click here to read the entire article […]

August 25, 2021

Miami Herald | Tech Trail- A growing tech firm has set up shop in Miami Dade. You might be surprised where

It’s not likely that Country Walk, near Kendall in West Dade, comes to mind when one thinks of where Miami’s startup founders congregate. Click here to read the entire article […]

July 30, 2021

Miami Herald | I love you Miami- Watch local rapper Flo Rida get key to the city on 125th birthday

Wednesday was a big night for the Magic City, Miami’s 125th birthday. So it was only fitting that local rapper Flo Rida got some love, too. Click here to read […]

July 30, 2021

WSVN | Flo Rida Celebrates 125 Mayor Key to City

It’s Flo Rida’s city, and we’re just living in it. To prove just how much he loves Miami, the rapper helped the Magic City celebrate it’s 125th birthday, Wednesday night. […]

July 28, 2021

Miami Herald | Miami, youre looking different on your 125th birthday. Heres a peek at then and now

The Magic City turned 125 on Wednesday, but it’s celebrating all week with a series of events to honor its rich history. The festivities will center around food, fun, culture […]

July 28, 2021

WSVN Deco Drive | Flo Rida talks new summer anthem Summers Not Ready

Flo Rida grew up right here in SoFlo, and his music has made him an international star. Click here to read the entire article from DECO Drive.

July 28, 2021

Nuevo Herald | Miami cumple 125 anos este jueves. Un vistazo al antes y al ahora

La Ciudad Mágica cumplió 125 años el miércoles, pero lo celebra durante toda la semana con una serie de eventos para honrar su rica historia. Las festividades se centrarán en […]

July 28, 2021

Time Out Miami | The best things to do in Miami this week

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Miami this week, you’re in luck because there’s a slew of fun stuff ahead. Summer activities in South Florida could […]

July 27, 2021

PROFILE Miami | Miami City Commission Approves Savino Miller-Designed Baywalk And Riverwalk Design Guidelines For Downtown Miami and Brickell

The Miami City Commission has approved the Savino Miller Design Studio-designed design guidelines for the Miami Baywalk, a priority of the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) and achievement that has been […]

July 26, 2021

The Next Miami | Heres What New Sections Of Miami’s Riverwalk & Baywalk Will Look Like, After Vote Last Week

Miami Commissioners approved a plan last week that will see radical new design guidelines for upcoming stretches of the city’s riverwalk and baywalk. Click here to read the entire article […]

July 25, 2021

Commercial Observer | Miami Baywalk Is Getting a Makeover

The Miami Baywalk is set to receive a makeover 42 years after its inception. The Miami City Commission approved new design guidelines for the walkway, which stretches four and a […]

July 23, 2021

South FL Business Journal | Charting Miamis Past, Present, and Future

The City of Miami is marking its 125th anniversary this week, with a series of affairs, kicking off July 26, to highlight some of the events and leaders that helped […]

July 23, 2021

Miami Herald | Baywalk Unfinished, new rules aimed at getting job done

More than 40 years after its approval, the Miami Baywalk remains an unfinished dream — a hodge-podge of disconnected pathways that range widely in quality, access and appeal. Click here […]

July 15, 2021

SFBJ Inno | Blocktower Capital moves headquarters to Miami with plans to scale crypto investment firm

Cryptocurrency businesses can’t stay away from South Florida BlockTower Capital, an investment firm focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, moved its headquarters and entire team to Brickell’s Financial District, where […]

July 14, 2021

Commercial Observer – Cryptocurrency Investment Firm BlockTower Capital Relocates HQ to Miami

Yet another New York-based company is moving to the magic city. Click here to read the entire article from Commercial Observer.

July 14, 2021

Refresh Miami | Blocktower Capital Joins Magic City’s Crypto Hub, Moves Entire Team to New Brickell HQ

Blockchain.com, eToro, Borderless Capital, FTX, they have all announced Miami relocations or expansions in recent months. Now we have news from another leading player embracing the city, a rapidly growing […]

July 09, 2021

Multi-Housing News | Miami Multifamily Report – Summer 2021

South Florida’s rental market showed strong signs of recovery in the first four months of the year, steadily rebounding from the pandemic. Miami led gateway markets with 0.8 percent rent […]

June 25, 2021

South FL Business Journal | Cant find hospitality workers ShiftPixys Miami Works campaign can help

It’s no secret that South Florida’s hospitality industry has struggled to find employees in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here to read the entire article from the SFBJ.

June 24, 2021

Miami Herald | Downtown Miami is getting its first new condo tower with built-in Airbnb service

A new condo tower in downtown Miami will have an amenity none other can offer: A built-in partnership with Airbnb. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami […]

June 14, 2021

El Nuevo Herald | La obras del nuevo puente de la I-1395 dan un vuelco al downtown de Miami

El antiguo estacionamiento frente al Arsht Center se ha convertido es ahora un gran patio de obras construcción. Hacia el oeste, desde el Arsht Center hasta la I-95, amplias franjas […]

June 14, 2021

Miami Herald | Its a little messy- Work on a new I395 span is totally changing downtown Miami

The former parking lot at the front door to the Arsht Center’s opera and ballet house has been turned into a big, busy construction yard. To the west — from […]

June 14, 2021

WPLG Local 10 News. A second Van Gogh interactive exhibit is coming to Miami

MIAMI – An interactive art exhibition dedicated to the one and only Vincent van Gogh is coming to Miami. However, this won’t be the first time one makes its way […]

June 03, 2021

CBS 4 Miami | Weve Got A Feeling Its Going To Be A Good Good Night As Black Eyed Peas Perform Live At Bayfront Park On Friday

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – South Florida is hungry for live music and we’re about to get our fill when the six-time Grammy award winning group, the Black Eyed Peas perform their […]

June 03, 2021

WSVN 7 | Rapper Taboo gives Deco first taste of Black Eyed Peas Bayfront Park concert

Here’s a sign we’re getting back to normal: South Florida’s hosting a live, in-person concert. The Black Eyed Peas are hitting the stage in Miami. Deco’s own pea in a […]

June 02, 2021

Miami Today | Flagler Street work starts but timing troubles some

After years of starts and stops, contractors broke ground last month on the first phase of a long-awaited project that will revamp downtown Miami’s Flagler Street. Click here to read […]

May 27, 2021

South FL Business Journal | Wynwood vs. Downtown – Which will become the center of Miami tech

Wynwood may be getting the headlines, but it’s not the only neighborhood in play to become the center of Miami’s rising technology industry. As more technology and finance companies make […]

May 26, 2021

Miami Today | Visionaries who make downtown focus of growing Miami

Long-term residents of Miami who remember the city’s downtown as a very different place than it is today are grateful to those who had the vision to help make it […]

May 19, 2021

WSVN 7 News | Miami-Dade leaders begin Flagler Street beautification project

MIAMI (WSVN) – Miami-Dade leaders are breaking ground on a beautification project. Flagler Street in downtown Miami will soon look a whole lot different, as it’s being completely overhauled from […]

May 19, 2021

Telemundo 51 | Comienza proyecto millionario para reviltalizar la calle Flagler

Hoy se marca el comienzo de un nuevo y vibrante proyecto de transformación de la histórica calle Flagler, la principal del centro de la ciudad de Miami. Clic aqui para […]

May 19, 2021

America Teve | Comienza la reconstrucción de la calle Flagler en el área del Downtown

El proyecto de 26 millones de dólares revitalizará la histórica calle Flagler, desde Biscayne boulevard en el este, hasta el Palacio de Justicia del condado, en el oeste. Clic aqui […]

May 17, 2021

WSVN 7 News | Pop-up vaccination site unveiled at downtown Miamis DuPont Building

MIAMI (WSVN) – A historic building in downtown Miami became a new location for COVID vaccinations. Click here to read the entire article from 7 News.

May 17, 2021

Local10 | New COVID-19 vaccine pop-up vaccine site opens in downtown Miami

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and other local business leaders held a news conference Monday morning at a new COVID-19 vaccine pop-up at the DuPont […]

May 17, 2021

Miami Herald | More Miami moves-This time, its the publisher of some of the biggest magazine brands in America

Popular Science. Field and Stream. Saveur. The New York-based owner and publisher of these magazines will now be based partly out of Miami — and could bring hundreds of jobs […]

May 14, 2021

Commercial Observer | Fresh Recruits Mitigate Pandemics Blows to South Florida Office Leasing

Office tenants new to South Florida – many with roots on Wall Street – are easing the impact of the COVID-19 recession on office owners and developers, particularly in Miami […]

May 04, 2021

Miami Herald. After years and a false start, the makeover of downtown Miamis main street has begun

A long-stalled $27 million makeover of Flagler Street finally kicked off this week, marking the first days of an estimated 2 1/2 years of construction intended to eventually attract businesses, […]

May 03, 2021

Sun Sentinel | As businesses flock to South Florida, has Fort Lauderdale fallen behind in luring them

Fort Lauderdale appears to be missing out on many of the companies moving to South Florida during the pandemic — with a number of them instead landing in West Palm […]

May 01, 2021

Florida Trend | Corporate Influx

Last spring, Ian Campbell, CEO of technology consulting firm Nucleus Research called a staff Zoom meeting to announce the he would be leaving Boston and moving to Miami. Campbell, who […]

April 30, 2021

Business Insider | Nashville, Austin, Raleigh, and Miami grant incentives to firms like Oracle and Apple

To lure Oracle to Nashville, the city’s Mayor John Cooper took a red-eye flight early last year to meet with the $200 billion software and technology company’s chief executive, Safra […]

April 22, 2021

Miami Herald | Wall Street South Downtown Miami finance firms now manage more than $150 billion

It’s a claim the city has long made — but now there’s proof. New data show Miami is cementing its status as the country’s next major finance capital. Click here […]

April 21, 2021

Miami Herald | Ghost kitchens are popping up in Miami parking lots. More could be coming

Zavier Bolton and Chardae Barnes came to Brickell looking for a restaurant and wound up eating in a parking lot. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami […]

April 05, 2021

South FL Business Journal | Miami was an easy call- San Francisco startup to open South Florida office, create up to 150 jobs

One of the North America’s largest home rental platforms is coming to South Florida. San Francisco-based Zumper plans to open an office in Miami this year that will employ up […]

April 02, 2021

Miami Herald | Apartment search site to open Miami office, creating as many as 150 jobs ‘An easy call’

Apartment and home rental search site Zumper is expanding into Miami. Zumper.com, a website that tracks home and apartment rentals, is opening a Miami office, its CEO tweeted Friday, another […]

March 25, 2021

Miami Today | Boulevard lane reduction rolls on

A 15-year-long push to reduce traffic lanes downtown on Miami’s Biscayne Boulevard from eight to six or four is moving forward, with consultants developing concept plans and modeling ideas that […]

March 24, 2021

San Francisco Business Times | Miami sees surge of interest from Bay Area companies as Florida rises on exodus radar

A city long known for its beaches, big parties and low taxes is now touting its ability to compete with Silicon Valley’s tech ecosystem. Click here to read the entire […]

March 22, 2021

Forbes | Global Real Estate Giant Blackstone Just Threw More Heat On Miamis Smoking Hot Real Estate Market

For the past few months, writing on Miami’s overheated real estate markets has felt a little bit like the rat hitting the Crockett & Tubbs cocaine bar. Click here to […]

March 18, 2021

Commercial Observer |Sleepy No Longer, Downtown Miami Evolves Into Urban Hub

Once a place that emptied at 5 p.m., Downtown Miami is in the midst of a dramatic transformation. Overlooked no longer, the city’s central business district is getting denser, growing […]

March 11, 2021

Miami Herald | Apples vs Mangoes Are New Yorkers really having second thoughts about Miami

In a city accustomed to hype cycles, skepticism about the latest Miami migration wave abounds. But careful observers say many transplants who in years past may have tossed aside their […]

March 10, 2021

CBS 4 Miami | Taking Advantage of Tax Breaks, Companies From Near, Far Opening Offices in South Florida

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Once again, the real estate market is hot in South Florida and companies from near and far are finding that taking advantage of tax breaks makes perfect […]

March 05, 2021

Miami Today. 15 companies committed or close about moving downtown

Interest in Miami’s Central Business District grew in 2020 and remains strong in the new year, according to Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Christina Crespi, who told Miami Today that […]

March 05, 2021

Miami Herald | 700 Jobs are Coming to downtown, some with Barry’s Bootcamp and Steven Cohen’s hedge fund

A total of 700 new jobs paying an average annual salary of $162,000 are coming to downtown Miami in the next three to five years, according to the city’s Downtown […]

March 04, 2021

Biscayne Times | Why Miami is the New Tech Haven

Ryan Rea spent eight years of his life on the West Coast, working in the tech and marketing fields. But after he was laid off from his job in San […]

March 04, 2021

The Next Miami | 684 High Paying New Jobs Are Coming to Downtown Miami, With More on the Way

At least eight companies have signed on to an incentives program to move their offices to Downtown Miami in recent months – with more on the way. Click here to […]

March 01, 2021

Sun Sentinel | Homebuyers face stiff competition in South Florida as northerners arrive — with cash

As homebuyers jostle for a dwindling supply of houses in South Florida, local bidders are finding themselves in a growing competition with out-of-state people who are offering cash on the […]

March 01, 2021

South Florida Business & Wealth | Eight companies to follow the sun to Miami

The migration continues. The Miami Downtown Development Authority recently announced funding for eight companies that are relocating to Miami, bringing 684 jobs to the city. Click here to read the […]

February 26, 2021

South FL Business Journal | DDAs incentive campaign will lure eight companies, almost 700 jobs to downtown Miami

Downtown Miami will gain eight new companies and nearly 700 jobs with the help of the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s “Follow the Sun” campaign. Click here to read the entire […]

February 24, 2021

Miami Today | Biggest challenge is aiding homeless, says authority chairman

Looking back over the year since Miami City Commissioner Manolo Reyes began serving as board chairman for the Downtown Development Authority, he is proud of work that the agency has […]

February 14, 2021

Sun Sentinel | The tech scene is growing in South Florida, but it has a ways to go

The COVID-19 pandemic could wind up boosting South Florida’s standing as a national hub of technology-related businesses, dependent on a workforce that some executives describe as more skilled than most […]

February 13, 2021

South Florida Business Journal | The cost difference between California and Florida explained

When ShiftPixy CEO Scott Absher decided his company needed to establish a robust base on the East Coast, there was really only one location he considered: South Florida. Click here […]

February 09, 2021

El Nuevo Herald | Los cinco mejores eventos al aire libre y menus especiales el fin de semana de los Presidentes

Este fin de semana largo celebramos el Año Nuevo Chino, el Día de San Valentín y el Día de los Presidentes. Les presentamos los cinco mejores eventos al aire libre […]

January 27, 2021

Miami Today | Inflow of firms from North buoys Central Business District

As northern companies head south to low tax states, buoyed by the confidence that teleworkers can be productive anywhere, the office space markets in downtown and Brickell stand only to […]

January 20, 2021

Bisnow South Florida | How Miami Is Recruiting Finance And Tech Firms — And Maybe Elon Musk

South Florida has always had abundant sunshine and no state income tax, but in the past couple of years — and especially with the coronavirus pandemic boosting remote work — […]

January 14, 2021

Commercial Observer | Witkoff Plans Huge Miami Worldcenter Project With 2200 Resi Units

The Witkoff Group is planning a massive residential development in Downtown Miami. The Witkoff Group is planning a massive residential development in Downtown Miami. The New York-based developer wants to […]

January 12, 2021

Bloomberg Businessweek. As Wall Street Heads South, Florida Braces for a Gold Plated Makeover

Construction cranes pirouette above the skyline in Miami. Porsches are selling briskly in Coral Gables. Over in Palm Beach, along Worth and Hibiscus avenues, the Gucci set is counting new […]

January 09, 2021

Miami Herald | Heres why Mayor Francis Suarez is still urging tech companies to #MoveToMiami

Mayor Francis Suarez spent the last few days of 2020 courting tech companies to move to Miami, in large part with the help of Twitter. In a press conference Friday […]

January 05, 2021

South Florida Agent Magazine | Report spotlights downtown Miamis rebounding residential market

Downtown Miami’s residential real estate market is making a full recovery as area neighborhoods continue to see rapid development, according to a report from the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami […]

January 05, 2021

Wall Street Journal | Low Taxes and High Temperatures Lure Finance Firms to Miami

MIAMI—This city has long pitched itself as an attractive location for finance and tech firms, with its tax advantages, flight connections to New York and cosmopolitan flair. Its efforts appear […]

December 28, 2020

Bloomberg TV | Miami Downtown Development Authority’s Nitin Motwani on Wealth Migration

Nitin Motwani, Miami Downtown Development Authority Board Member, discusses incentives for businesses in the Florida city. Click here to read the entire article.

December 23, 2020

CNBC | Miami’s commercial real estate boom picks up steam as pandmeic pushes companies to seek new digs

MIAMI — Move over, Texas. The Lone Star state has grabbed headlines as tech companies like Oracle, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and billionaire Elon Musk are planning to move major operations from […]

December 19, 2020

Miami Herald | Silicon Valley exiles are seizing on Miami. Local techies are holding their breath

Greater Miami leaders have spent the past decade making the case that the region could become a global tech hub. As COVID-19 hit, a handful of technology professionals looking to […]

December 16, 2020

Bisnow South Florida | With JPMorgan And Goldman Sachs, Miami Could Become ‘Wall Street South’

Elon Musk just moved to Texas, but guess who’s (reportedly) moving to South Florida? Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen and the asset management division of Goldman Sachs. […]

December 11, 2020

Miami New Times | Galore x Miami DDA present the Blonds at Olympia Theater

Galore and the Miami DDA partnered to bring a night of music and fashion to historic Flagler street with an open-air runway show by the Blonds and performances from Ivy […]

December 09, 2020

SFBW | Miami is Open for Business

Recently, national businesses have made headlines for making Miami their home base. From Goldman Sachs to Blackstone, Miami is drawing in businesses from all over the country. And city is […]

December 08, 2020

Galore Magazine. The Blonds Take Over Downtown Miami

Miami Art Week may look different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the parties, glamour, and amazing energy that Miami has to offer. Click […]

December 08, 2020

People en Espanol | Ivy Queen arrasa en el desfile de moda de The Blonds en Miami

Cuando empezó la pandemia, fueron muchos los desfiles de moda que tuvieron que ser suspendidos para evitar seguir propagando el virus. De hecho, pasaron algunos meses para que las marcas […]

December 08, 2020

Social Blackbook | Miami Fashion Elite Called on to Revive Miami During the Pandemic

As we begin to uncover these new beginnings, we remember the elements that anchor our economy. One of those elements will always be fashion. It’s trends in forward-thinking and business […]

December 07, 2020

Pensions & Investments | Goldman sparks Florida’s efforts to become Wall Street South

Goldman Sachs Group and Elliott Management are breathing new life into the decades-old idea of converting the Miami-to-West Palm Beach corridor into a southern hub for finance and investing, a […]

December 07, 2020

Bloomberg | Goldman sparks Florida’s effort to become Wall Street South

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Elliott Management Corp. are breathing new life into the decades-old idea of converting the Miami-to-West Palm Beach corridor into a southern hub for finance and […]

December 07, 2020

Miami Herald | Could Goldman Sachs soon join the ranks of businesses moving to South Florida

Goldman Sachs may soon be among the ranks of corporations and entrepreneurs moving to South Florida, according to a report published by Bloomberg Sunday. Click here to read the entire […]

December 02, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown Miami creating alternative to absent Art Basel

With the year winding down, Miami’s Downtown Development Authority is ramping up funding for key initiatives and new activations. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

December 01, 2020

OceanDrive | 10 Miami Art Week 2020 Events + Exhibits You Can Actually Enjoy

Art Basel 2020 is officially canceled, but Miami’s artistic community thrives regardless. From sunny skies to muraled walls, the Magic City stays picturesque 365 days a year. One can always […]

November 29, 2020

Miami Herald | Is the cancellation of Art Basel a ‘blessing in disguise’ for Miami’s local art scene?

Every year for a few days in December, Art Basel transforms Miami into the center of the art world. The fair’s cancellation this year has pulled the plug on a […]

November 24, 2020

Florida Trend | Daily Pulse – The floodgates have opened

Sparked in part – but not entirely – by COVID, local real estate professionals say they are receiving more inquiries than ever from businesses and individuals looking to land in […]

November 24, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Money Roundup- The big number $1 Million

The Big Number: $1 million The amount the Miami Downtown Development Authority recently allocated to assist downtown residents and businesses. Click here to read the entire article from SFBJ.

November 23, 2020

Miami Herald – Business Monday | A surge of business transplants comes to South Florida

Anthony De Yurre had “the Miami talk” down to a stump speech. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

November 13, 2020

Miami Herald | DWNTWN Movie Nights back at park on Biscayne

Miss family movie night? We mean one that’s of your couch? Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

November 13, 2020

Miami Herald | DWNTWN Movie Nights back at park on Biscayne

Miss family movie night? We mean one that’s off your couch? To get locals out of their bunkers, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is bringing back its popular DWNTWN Movie […]

October 19, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Merus Global opens second South Florida

New York-based Merus Global Investments opened its second South Florida office last week only 18 months after establishing its first location in Boca Raton. The new office, located on Miami […]

October 08, 2020

The Real Deal | Blackstone to open office in South Florida

The Blackstone Group is planning to open an office in South Florida, as the region’s economic boosters work to attract financial and investment firms. Click here to read the entire […]

October 08, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Private equity firm Blackstone expands technology group to Miami

New York-based Blackstone Group, a private equity investment management firm with $564 billion in assets under management, will expand its technology group to Miami. Click here to read the entire […]

October 08, 2020

Miami Herald | Private equity giant Blackstone set to open tech office in Miami

Miami is moving one step closer to its goal of becoming a tech hub. Private equity giant Blackstone is coming to Miami, bringing as many as 215 tech-focused jobs. Click […]

October 02, 2020

South Florida Business Journal- PRINT | DDA Offers Cash to Businesses That Relocate To Miami

Businesses searching for reduced expenses, lower taxes and, of course, sunny weather need look no further than South Florida. Click here to read the entire article from the SFBJ.

September 24, 2020

Crains Chicago | Hedge funds head for Florida with taxes on rich rising elsewhere

Chicago-based Balyasny Asset Management, with about $8 billion of assets, intends to open an outpost in Miami as more firms across the nation mull a migration to the low-tax state. […]

September 24, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Follow the Sun campaign offers cash to businesses that relocate to Miami

Businesses searching for reduced expenses, lower taxes and, of course, sunny weather need look no further than South Florida. That’s the pitch the Miami Downtown Development Authority is making to […]

September 23, 2020

Bloomberg News | Hedge Funds Head for Florida With Taxes on Rich Rising Elsewhere

Hedge funds are planning to expand their presence in Florida, adding to a migratory trend as wealthy residents of northern states face the threat of higher taxes. Click here to […]

September 23, 2020

Miami Today | 15 interviews a week for downtowns recruits

Miami Downtown Development Authority efforts to recruit companies to the region have paid off big time lately, and the organization uses a variety of tools and tactics to follow up […]

September 23, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown aims to make office, retail vacancies temporary

Jessica Botero has been working 14 years at Zyscovich Architects in downtown Miami. The company has 130 employees and, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 80% of them work from home, […]

September 21, 2020

NBC 6 | COVID-19 Restaurant Safety Course

The Miami Downtown Development Authority partnered with the City of Miami and the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management to develop a complimentary COVID-19 Restaurant Safety Training Course, […]

September 14, 2020

WPLG Local 10 News – Army Corps of Engineers Proposes Flood Wall

MIAMI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is studying how to fortify Miami-Dade County’s coastline from the reality of rising seas and, as part of a more than $4 […]

September 09, 2020

Miami Today | Despite expectations, office rents don’t dive, vacancies light

Despite the pandemic, many businesses are jumping at the chance to move their headquarters to downtown Miami and Brickell and, despite some expectations, rental rates haven’t plunged and vacancies haven’t […]

September 09, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown initiatives include interactive 3-dimensional view

Within the next few weeks Miami’s Downtown Development Authority plans to launch three new initiatives aimed at helping both local businesses and those looking to relocate in South Florida. Click […]

September 08, 2020

El Nuevo Herald | El COVID 19 Amenaza a Personas Sin Hogar

Con su camisa de botones rosada y sus jeans, el atuendo de Johnny parece mezclarse con el resto de los transeúntes de Washington Avenue en South Beach. Sin embargo, su […]

September 08, 2020

Miami Herald | Out-of-state companies pondered a move to Miami. Then came a spike in COVID-19 cases

South Florida office brokers saw a flurry of inquiries from potential new-to-market tenants in May, June and August. Once Florida’s case count blew past New York’s, activity stalled. Click here […]

August 12, 2020

Miami Today | People on the Move- Jose Mallea

Jose Mallea, president and CEO of Biscayne Brewing Co., has been appointed to the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Board of Directors. Click here to read the entire article from […]

August 07, 2020

Miami Herald | Homeless feeding law makes good sense

As a multigenerational downtown Miami property owner, co-founder of the Flagler Business Improvement District, and a Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board member, I have had first-hand experience with the […]

July 30, 2020

MiamiOnTheCheap | Win a free Miami mask, hand sanitizer & more!

As part of its “MASKS ON, MIAMI” campaign, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is offering residents a chance to win a prize pack that includes face coverings, hand sanitizer and […]

July 30, 2020

Miami New Times | New Program Gives Downtown Restaurants More Outdoor Space

In response to the amended emergency order signed by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on July 6, which limits restaurants to outdoor seating only owing to a surge in […]

July 29, 2020

Restaurant Hospitality | How Miami helps restaurants wrestle with dining mandates

Cities are dealing with new coronavirus restaurant restrictions in various ways, but Miami has provided expedited service for operators trying to deal with renewed bans on indoor dining. Click here […]

July 24, 2020

MiamiOnTheCheap | Free & cheap things to do this weekend in Miami

It’s predicted to be a soggy weekend. That means, indoor time or a driving tour of public art. Who says rain means no fun? Click here to read the entire […]

July 24, 2020

Dining Out Downtown | Miami’s sidewalk cafe program gives local restaurants a boost

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has partnered with the City of Miami and the Miami Parking Authority (MPA) to develop a program to help local restaurants continue serving guests […]

July 23, 2020

Time Out Miami | You can dine on closed streets in these Miami neighborhoods

Before outdoor dining was the only kind of eating out that was allowed in Miami, the idea of enjoying a meal al fresco only crossed people’s minds between the months […]

July 20, 2020

Miami’s Community Newspapers. Miami DDA Launches New Masks On, Miami Campaign

Amid an alarming spike in coranavirus cases across Florida and in Miami-Dade County, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is stepping up with a simple message to residents and visitors: […]

July 17, 2020

The Infatuation | Miami Outdoor Dining, In Pictures

On July 9, Miami restaurants were forced to pivot once again when the county declared a temporary ban on indoor dining. But after some initial confusion, Mayor Carlos Giménez stated […]

July 15, 2020

MiamiOnTheCheap | Downtown dining discounts with Go Local, Go Direct campaign

Need a break from the kitchen? Clean-up sure is easier when you get take-out, and now you can save on delivery orders from downtown Miami restaurants, thanks to the Miami […]

July 15, 2020

South Florida Business Journal | Miami restaurants rush to turn parking spaces into outdoor seating

A restaurant in Miami’s Wynwood turned street parking spaces into an oasis of outdoor seating in an area where outdoor seating was limited prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here […]

July 15, 2020

Miami Today. Long-awaited Underline to open Oct.1 despite pandemic

The Underline was always an ambitious concept, a $120 million 10-mile linear park that will weave through several municipalities, invigorating the space beneath the Metrorail. Click here to read the […]

July 09, 2020

Miami Herald | Companies were planning on moving to South Florida. Then COVID hit

For a moment, South Florida was sitting pretty: Out-of-town real estate deal hunters were coming to the region seeking refuge from the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to read the entire […]

July 08, 2020

NBC6 Miami | Helping Hands Group Strives to Aid South Floridas Homeless in Pandemic

He was working in retail just a few months ago and now, he’s living in the streets of downtown Miami. A man who asked us not to show his face […]

July 07, 2020

El Nuevo Herald | Lanzan campaña ‘Masks On, Miami’ para promover el uso de mascarillas por coronavirus

Bajo el intenso calor de Miami, Manolo Reyes, comisionado de la Ciudad y presidente de la Autoridad de Desarrollo de Downtown caminó el lunes por The Shops at Mary Brickell […]

July 01, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown authority OKs grants for business hit by virus, damage

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority has approved two grants totaling $100,000 to help small businesses in its boundaries that have been financially burdened by Covid-19 and property damage. Click here to […]

June 25, 2020

Miami Herald | Miami passes ordinance requiring permits to feed large groups of homeless people

Miami city commissioners on Thursday voted 3-1 to pass an ordinance restricting when and where individuals and organizations can feed people experiencing homelessness. Click here to read the entire article […]

June 23, 2020

Miami Diario | Ordenaza de proteccion a desamparados va a votacion en Comision de Miami

Manolo Reyes, el comisionado del distrito 4 de Miami, el 28 de mayo presentó la propuesta que cuenta con el respaldo de la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro de Miami […]

June 22, 2020

Diario Las Americas | Miami votara sobre proteccion a desamparados

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Miami llevará a votación el 25 de junio la propuesta de una ordenanza que intenta regular la distribución, en grupos numerosos, de alimentos a […]

June 17, 2020

Miami Herald | Make Downtown Miami safer for the homeless and the residents who feed them

As widespread unemployment caused by the coronavirus pandemic takes a toll on our economy, the rate of homelessness in the United States may grow by as much as 45 percent […]

June 10, 2020

Miami Herald | This real estate broker helped organize downtowns David Guetta concert

Like many residential brokers, Michael Wiesenfeld found sales ebbing early in the pandemic. He tapped into his creative side for some relief and goodwill, and found a new side hustle. […]

June 10, 2020

Miami Today | The Achiever- Christina Crespi took over in time to lead downtown team

Since she came back home from college, Christina Crespi has been involved in government. A Miami Beach native, her fondness for Miami Beach’s parks and recreation led her to her […]

June 10, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown agency provides small businesses helping hand

The Regatta Harbour Garage on the Coconut Grove bayfront is set for mid-july completion, but it’ll take some more funds to see it through. Click here to read the entire […]

June 04, 2020

South FL Business Journal | DDA Businesses still want to move to downtown Miami despite COVID-19

New businesses are still interested in setting up shop in downtown Miami, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, said Miami Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Christina Crespi. Click here to read the […]

May 27, 2020

WSVN 7 News | Restaurants in Miami, Miami Beach reopen to patrons on Wednesday

MIAMI (WSVN) – City of Miami and City of Miami Beach leaders are allowing restaurants to reopen to seat patrons on Wednesday with restrictions. Click here to read the entire […]

May 25, 2020

Miami Herald | Christina Crespi Q&A

As South Florida begins to reopen, downtown Miami is on the front of lines. Home to 100,000 residents, thousands of businesses, six million visitors each year, and more jobs than […]

May 20, 2020

WSVN 7 News | Miami-Dade begins fractured reopening

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – As South Florida businesses embark on the road to recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic, they’re counting on support from the community and public officials to […]

May 15, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Reef Technology partners with DHL Express for Downtown Miami deliveries

Miami-based Reef Technology this week launched a pilot program with logistics giant DHL Express to deploy four environmentally friendly cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries across downtown Miami. Click here to […]

April 29, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown team looks at putting magic back into the city

“Putting the Magic Back into the City” was the focus of a well-attended virtual meeting of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Friday, as directors floated strategies to right Miami’s Covid-19 […]

April 29, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown authority asks to shut streets to permit social distancing

To lure long-quarantined consumers, directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) voted unanimously Friday to send a resolution to the City of Miami to request all entities that control streets […]

April 23, 2020

WPLG Local 10 News | Miami Commission approves funding for small businesses

COCONUT GROVE, Fla. – The economic impact of COVID-19 took center stage during Thursday morning’s City of Miami Commission meeting. “This is not going to be in a few months […]

April 17, 2020

WSVN 7 News | David Guetta to perform from Brickell balcony to raise money for charities

MIAMI (WSVN) – David Guetta is set to perform from a balcony in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood to raise money for multiple charities in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The international […]

April 17, 2020

WPLG Local 10 News | David Guetta to Play 2 Hour Set in Miami to support Feeding South Florida

MIAMI – David Guetta will be playing a two- hour set in downtown Miami that will be live- streamed starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Guetta and the Miami Downtown […]

April 17, 2020

Forbes | Q&A David Guetta On The Importance Of Giving Back And Why He Is Looking For The Next ‘I Gotta Feeling’ In The Wake Of Coronavirus

Q&A: David Guetta On The Importance Of Giving Back And Why He Is Looking For The Next ‘I Gotta Feeling’ In The Wake Of Coronavirus. Click here to read the […]

April 16, 2020

Agencia EFE. David Guetta dará un concierto en Miami para recaudar fondos contra COVID-19

El productor y DJ francés David Guetta anunció este miércoles que dará un concierto este fin de semana en la ciudad estadounidense de Miami, con el que busca recaudar fondos […]

April 15, 2020

TimeOut | David Guetta is livestreaming a set from a secret location in Miami and heres how to watch

EDM legend David Guetta is no stranger to Miami but with Ultra Festival canceled, we were sure we wouldn’t be seeing him around these parts for a while. We were […]

April 02, 2020

WPLG Local 10 | Downtown Miami restaurants say ditch third-party delivery

MIAMI, Fla. – How can you help save a restaurant job? Dial restaurants directly for delivery. Miami’s Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Go Local, Go Direct program helps diners save money […]

April 01, 2020

Miami New Times | Miami Downtown Development Authority Launches Discount Program to Help Local Restaurants

As the coronavirus continues to strangle Miami’s restaurant economy, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is stepping in to help. This week, the DDA launched the initiative “Go Local, Go […]

April 01, 2020

The Hungry Post | Go Local, Go Direct Discount Program by the Miami Downtown Development Authority

As the federal government extends social distancing regulations through April, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is launching a “Go Local, Go Direct” discount program to support locally owned restaurants […]

April 01, 2020

South FL Business Journal | South Florida companies step up to help community with COVID-19 fallout

Those of us who work in South Florida know firsthand of the many winning executives and companies that routinely contribute to the region’s nonprofits and charitable organizations. Click here to […]

March 31, 2020

Edible South Florida | New Delivery Options Save Money for Restaurants and Customers

As restaurants adjust to a takeout and delivery model, keeping costs down is critical to their survival and their ability to keep workers working. Using third-party services like Uber Eats, […]

March 30, 2020

Miami Herald | America’s essential spirit shines as it braces for the fight ahead

Over the past several days, we have been forced to recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic will produce life-altering changes for us all. In what is perhaps the beginning of a […]

March 27, 2020

Diario Las Americas | Los desamparados podrian ser un foco de contagio de la epidemia

Como han explicado cientificos y epidemiologos las carasteristicas de supervivencia del COVID-19 impulsan su propagacion en un corto periodo de tiempo, por eso, los niveles tan altos de contaminacion que […]

March 25, 2020

Voz de America | Miami impulsa proyecto para desamparados en plena crisis del coronavirus

Hace un par de años, José de Jesús dejó su México natal en busca del sueño americano en el sur de la Florida. Pero las cosas no fueron como él […]

March 24, 2020

El Nuevo Herald | Habilitan banos para desamparados en Miami

Como limpiador y supervisor de los baños publicos para desamparados del centro de Miami, el cubano Juan Portela, ex campeon universitario de futbol americano, se siente en “primera linea de […]

March 23, 2020

El Nuevo Herald | Baños para desamparados, primera línea de defensa contra coronavirus en Miami

Como limpiador y supervisor de los baños públicos para desamparados del centro de Miami, el cubano Juan Portela, ex campeón universitario de fútbol americano, se siente en “primera línea de […]

March 23, 2020

Agencia EFE | Baños para desamparados, primera línea de defensa contra coronavirus en Miami

Como limpiador y supervisor de los baños públicos para desamparados del centro de Miami, el cubano Juan Portela, excampeón universitario de fútbol americano, se siente en “primera línea de defensa” […]

March 19, 2020

Miami Herald | As coronavirus pushes people inside, Miamis homeless population faces greater risk

Ron Jones used to spend his days at Miami-Dade’s public libraries and his evenings at the Miami Rescue Center’s homeless shelter. Then came the novel coronavirus. Fear of the fast-spreading […]

March 09, 2020

Miami Herald | Miami Plazas leasing office opened three weeks ago. And 10% of units are pre-leased.

Millennials are driving demand for apartment buildings for rent in Miami’s greater downtown. That’s what the developers behind the soon-to-open Miami Plaza in the Arts & Entertainment District are seeing […]

February 13, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown Super Bowl Effort Got 950,000 Social Media Impressions

Miami Gains a Million: One million more passengers moved through Miami International Airport in 2019 than the year prior, or a total 45.9 million served, statistics from the hub show. […]

February 03, 2020

Miami Herald | Fox Super Bowl broadcast brings some Miami attention

Bring Super Bowl to the Miami area, and Pitbull will surely have a role. And, yes, about an hour before kickoff, there was Miami’s go-to local celebrity dancing with comedian […]

May 20, 2019

Mansion Global | Miami Developer Ugo Colombo on What the Next Generation Wants

Italian-born developer Ugo Colombo is the man behind Miami’s tallest condo tower, Brickell Flatiron. The 736-foot-high tower is also the tallest condominium south of New York City. Click here to […]

May 17, 2019

Miami Herald | Redone apartments might show way to fix housing crisis

Here’s one possible solution to Miami-Dade’s mounting housing-affordability and gentrification crisis: Fix up the places where low-income people already live and keep the rent down so no one’s pushed out. […]

May 16, 2019

SFBJ | Downtown Miami condo prices bounce back

Condo resale prices in downtown Miami climbed in the 2018, marking it the first increase since 2015, according to a residential market study by the Miami Downtown Development Authority and […]

May 06, 2019

Miami Herald | I think Miami has been undergoing this amazing transformation

Philippe Houdard, the co-founder of Pipeline WorkSpaces, talks about his company, the city’s transformation, and what makes Miami the ideal place for business. Click here to read the entire article […]

April 30, 2019

Wall Street Journal | Luxury Developers in Miami Eye Low-Income Tax Breaks

A new federal incentive program designed to help low-income neighborhoods is adding fuel to Miami’s real-estate boom. Click here to read the entire article from the Wall Street Journal.

April 24, 2019

Miami Today | Investors believe in Miami more than we do in ourselves

Despite the end of our latest condo boom, Mami’s powerful magnet keeps luring investment of all sorts. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

April 20, 2019

Miami Today | Plans to close some Biscayne traffic lanes awaits state boost

The Biscayne Green project sponsored by Miami’s Downtown Development Authority, may get a nudge this week if, as hoped, the City of Miami receives a letter of concurrency from the […]

March 25, 2019

Miami Herald Business Monday | Moishe Mana say’s he’s ready to act on Flagler Street

The entrepreneur and his top lieutenants say they’re ready to move on plans to establish a “creative community” centered around art and tech and revive a tired stretch of Flagler […]

March 06, 2019

Miami Today | NY mission strikes gold with an immediate catch

A New York City recruiting trip last week by the Beacon Council, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and Miami’s Downtown Development Authority was so successful that one new […]

February 27, 2019

Miami Today | Pilot program still awaited in effort to unclog bridge traffic

There’s an apparent cease-fire in the battle between Miami’s Downtown Development Authority and the US Coast Guard and the Florida Department of Transportation to enforce (and possibly expand) lock-down times […]

February 20, 2019

SFBJ | Media company opens international HQ in downtown Miami

Viacom International Media Network (VIMN) Americas made downtown Miami its new home. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director Alyce Robertson, VIMN Americas president Pierluigi Gazzolo […]

February 14, 2019

Forbes | Six Reasons Everyone Is Moving To Brickell

Move over, South Beach. Miami’s downtown core is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the country. Florida’a population is growing at a rate of 900 people per day, second in […]

January 30, 2019

Miami Today | Downtown to help fund Underdeck, a new park under I-395

Directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority voted Friday to commit $50,000 to the development of the open space under I-395 as the underdeck, a linear park that is meant to […]

January 25, 2019

MiamiAgent Magazine | This Week in Miami Real Estate: Downtown growth, scholarship funds and more

In areas like Brickell and the city’s central business district, a flood of gleaming new skyscrapers have helped attract more residents to Miami’s urban core. A report from the Miami […]

January 17, 2019

CoStar | New Downtown Apartment Tower Stands Out Amid Miami’s Rental Construction Boom

Miami Worldcenter, a skyline-altering development in downtown Miami, has achieved the first of five milestones planned this year with the completion of a new 43-story apartment tower. To read the […]

January 09, 2019

Daily Business Review | Downtown Miami: No Longer 9 To 5

Perhaps it is not surprising the area’s office market is changing but it may be news to some that downtown’s population now of 250,000 has helped it evolve from a […]

September 24, 2018

Daily Business Review.com | South Florida Multifamily Market Trending Toward Apartments After Years of Condo Focus

Across South Florida, sales of apartment buildings dipped this year — yet multifamily remains one of the strongest property types, a market study found. Click here to read the entire […]

September 20, 2018

GlobeSt.com | Miami’s Condo Market is Winding Down. But There Are Exceptions

MIAMI–The once-hot Miami condo market generally continues to wind down with a few exceptions — such as the recent sale of an upper penthouse at CMC Group’s Brickell Flatiron tower […]

September 18, 2018

S. FL Business Journal | Condo resale prices slip in downtown Miami as new condo construction slows

The steady decline in condo resale prices and swelling inventory levels in downtown Miami have discouraged developers from launching new projects, according to the mid-year 2018 report from the Miami […]

September 13, 2018

The Real Deal | The end is near: Downtown Miami’s condo cycle will likely end this year, report shows

After a more than eight-year run that changed the Magic City’s skyline, Greater Downtown Miami’s condo cycle is likely nearing the end. Click here to read the entire article from […]

September 12, 2018

Miami Today | $1.7 million wayfinding system downtown funded, set to go

How to get from Point A to Point B – wayfinding – is a valuable system to have in a large and growing city. Click here to read the entire […]

June 04, 2018

Bloomberg | Fund Managers Are Ditching Wall Street for Florida

Florida’s long-running effort to lure Wall Street hotshots is gaining traction thanks to a provision in the federal tax law that hits residents of high-tax states. Click here to read […]

May 16, 2018

Bis Now | Never Mind South Beach Miami’s Downtown Is Undergoing A Multibillion Dollar Transformation

In 2010, when LeBron James announced during a televised ESPN special that he would be “taking his talents to South Beach” and joining the Miami Heat, Floridians chuckled, because while […]

May 15, 2018

Fast Company | Can this new privately funded train reshape transit in Florida

Every weekday, Mike Kovensky of Delray Beach, Florida, wakes up at 4:30 a.m. and drives 50 miles to Miami, where he runs sales and marketing for the InterContinental Hotel. “So […]

May 14, 2018

Miami Herald | Heres one idea to relieve downtown traffic Dig a tunnel under the Miami River

The Miami River is one of the city’s great unsung assets. But traversing the waterway gets more problematic by the year as downtown continues to grow at a vertigo-inducing pace. […]

March 14, 2025

Floridian Development (online) | Miamis Downtown Development Authority Reveals an Interactive 3D Mapping Tool for Miami Skyscraper D

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority launched its newest edition of an interactive 3D Development Mapping tool, featuring highrises and supertalls extending from Brickell to Edgewater. The partnership between CyberCity3D, NextSpace, and […]

September 18, 2024

Miami Today (Online) – Manolo Reyes – Commissioner has community goals, economist’s overview

Commissioner Manolo Reyes and his family were among many who fled Cuba in 1959 seeking political refuge from Fidel Castro’s regime. His father, who served as the last pre-Castro mayor […]

September 18, 2024

Miami Today (Print) | Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes focuses his efforts on city parks, infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, community services

Commissioner Manolo Reyes and his family were among many who fled Cuba in 1959 seeking political refuge from Fidel Castro’s regime. Click here to read the entire article from Miami […]

September 13, 2024

Caribbean National Weekly (Online) – Miami Downtown area gets new protected bike lanes

Over 170 special separation devices have been added in the buffer zones of the bike lanes along North Miami Avenue and Northeast 1st Avenue. These devices create protected bicycle lanes, […]

September 13, 2024

Miami Community News (Online) – Commissioner Eileen Higgins Unveils New Downtown Dog Spot

Commissioner Eileen Higgins, in collaboration with the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) and Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) departments, and the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), are thrilled to […]

September 13, 2024

Hoodline (Online) | Miami-Dade Joins Forces with Miami DDA to Boost Cyclist Safety with New Protected Bike Lanes

In efforts to significantly improve cyclist and pedestrian safety, Miami-Dade County has teamed up with the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to enhance the Miami Downtown area with new protected […]

September 13, 2024

South Florida Business Journal (Online) – Fort Lauderdale’s Pier Top to relaunch; Japanese restaurant to open at The Setai and more

Meraki Greek Bistro in downtown Miami reopened in a larger location Sept. 5. The restaurant is now at 190 S.E. First Ave., a block from its previous location at 142 […]

September 12, 2024

WPLG (Online) |Downtown Miami dogs get to play under Metromover’s shade

MIAMI – Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins said it wasn’t easy to open Miami’s new “Downtown Dog Spot.” Don’t call it a “dog park” she said. Click here to read […]

August 14, 2024

Miami Today (Print) | Historic Miami Circle parking gets nearer

Parking for the 2,000 year-old Tequesta Indian artifact known as the Miami Circle continues to be planned. Click here to read the entire article from Miami Today.

August 14, 2024

Miami Today (Print) | Miami awaits judgment to remove final giant billboard

After Striking down an ordinance that allowed extra-large LED billboards to rise in downtown Miami, the city is waiting for a declaratory judgement to take down one last sign. Click […]

August 02, 2024

Commercial Observer (Online) | Five Questions With Christina Crespi of the Miami Downtown Development Authority[41]

In recent years, Downtown Miami has transformed into a densely populated boomtown. Christina Crespi, executive director and CEO of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, counts more than 90 construction cranes […]

July 23, 2024

Refresh Miami (Online) | 6+ things to know in #MiamiTech- News from Snowpoint Ventures, Bling Capital, Research Park at FAU, Storybook App, Arkhaus, Moonshot Awards & more[64]

Snowpoint Ventures, under co-founders Doug Philippone and Alexander Creasey, have located their headquarters in Palm Beach County, the South Florida Business Journal reported. Their mission is unique because of their […]

July 23, 2024

eMerge Americas (Newsletter) – Celebrating A Decade Shaping The Future of Tech

Miami DDA Incentive Fund Apply NOW | The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is offering $1.1 million in incentives to… Click here to read […]

July 12, 2024

Artburst Miami (Online) | DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OFFERING $5K TO $50K TO MIAMI VISIONAIRIES

One of last year’s grant winners, Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO), performs a 90-minute family program of holiday music at Miami DDA’s holiday lighting ceremony, held on November 17, 2023, on […]

July 07, 2024

Miami Living Magazine (Online) | Calling All Creatives Miami Downtown Development Authority Accepting Applications for Downtown Creative Collaborators Grant Program[63]

Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) will launch the Downtown Creative Collaborators Grant Program (DCCG) to aid local visionaries in bringing projects to life that will elevate Downtown Miami’s community […]

July 01, 2024

La Familia De Broward (Online) | Miami Downtown Development Authority Accepting Applications for Downtown Creative Collaborators Grant Program[92]

Starting July 1, 2024, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) will launch the Downtown Creative Collaborators Grant Program (DCCG) to aid local visionaries in bringing projects to life that […]

May 22, 2024

Miami Herald (Online) | Downtown Miami could use more businesses. $1 million in grant money is up for grabs

The Miami Downtown Development Authority hopes to retain and attract businesses in the area. The Miami Downtown Development Authority wants to make downtown Miami an area where people can live, […]

April 27, 2024

SFBJ (Online) – Miami DDA expands incentives for startups, small retail businesses

The Miami Downtown Development Authority’s is expanding its incentive program to include small retail businesses and tech startups. Click here to read the entire article from SFBJ.

April 19, 2024

SFBJ (Online) | These are Miami-Dade’s 10 most expensive streets for offices

Miami’s Brickell Avenue was among the top 10 most expensive streets in the U.S. to rent an office last year, but it isn’t alone among pricey thoroughfares in Miami-Dade County. […]

April 11, 2024

Refresh Miami (Online) – TENNTS introduces AI robot to co-working center as part of Miami proptechs commercial market expansion (002)

As demand for residential and commercial properties continues to rise in South Florida, the need to automate services has become increasingly necessary for residential properties to continue functioning smoothly. Click […]

April 11, 2024

Refresh Miami (Online) | TENNTS introduces AI robot to co-working center as part of Miami proptechs commercial market expansion (002)

As demand for residential and commercial properties continues to rise in South Florida, the need to automate services has become increasingly necessary for residential properties to continue functioning smoothly. Click […]

March 06, 2024

The Miami Herald (Online) | UFC is here to stay This years event solidifies Miamis place on the fight card

South Florida’s pull as a sports tourism magnet strengthens this weekend as one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment entities, a mixed martial arts group, comes back to Kaseya […]

December 14, 2023

Miami Herald (Online) | The Big Orange is back! How the New Year’s icon was saved for a climb to hotel’s top

Rising from the dead, the neon Big Orange will scale the side of a downtown Miami hotel after all to ring in the New Year. Click here to read the […]

December 06, 2023

El Nuevo Herald (Online) | Vehículos eléctricos gratis circulan por el downtown de Miami. Cómo encontrarlos en la calle

Una flota de tres nuevos vehículos gratis recorre las calles del downtown de Miami. Uno de sus objetivos es subsanar las deficiencias del sistema de transporte público del condado. Clic […]

December 05, 2023

Miami Today (Online) | New Freebees looping around crowded downtown Miami

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority has launched a no-cost, eco-friendly transit service in partnership with Freebee to improve mobility and ease congestion in the central business district. Click here to read […]

December 05, 2023

Miami Herald (Online) – Need a ride Free electric vehicles now roam downtown Miami. How to find one on street

A fleet of three new free shuttles are roaming the streets of downtown Miami. One goal is to patch any gaps in the county’s public transportation system. Click here to […]

December 04, 2023

CBS News Miami (Online) – Free Miami shuttle service could potentially patch holes in county transportation.pdf

MIAMI – There are new, free rides roaming downtown Miami. Those behind it think their shuttle could take care of complaints about long walks to work or home and potentially […]

October 23, 2023

Calle Ocho News (Online) – Commissioner Manolo Reyes and the Miami DDA extend lifeline to businesses affected by the Flagler Street Beautification Projec

Funds injected into the heart of Miami to support local commerce amidst Flagler Street Beautification Project thanks to Commissioner Manolo Reyes and the Miami DDA. Click here to read the […]

April 18, 2023

Telemundo 51 (Online) | Miami Dade College inauguró centro de Inteligencia Artificial y Metaversity

Miami Dade College (MDC) inauguraró un segundo Centro de Inteligencia Artificial en el campus Wolfson, ubicado en pleno corazón del Downtown de Miami. Clic aqui para leer el articulo completo […]

December 08, 2021

BizBash | How NFTs Reshaped the 2021 Art Basel and Miami Art Week Landscape

MIAMI—Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week made their much-anticipated return to South Florida with events, fairs and activations spanning Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, 2021. After the COVID-19 […]

December 01, 2021

Miami New Times | The 16 Best Things to do in Miami this Week

Developer Moishe Mana flexes his muscle during Miami Art Week, launching the inaugural Flagler Street Art Festival. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami New Times.

October 11, 2021

Miami DDA’s Follow the Sun Program Brings 17 New Companies and More than 1,800 Jobs to Downtown Miami in its First Year

Businesses from Europe, Canada, California and the Northeast U.S. commit to creating high-wage jobs and leasing office space in Miami’s urban core. Click here to download this press release.

September 02, 2021

Miami Herald | Downtown Miami agency offering grants to help Flagler businesses weather construction

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority is offering grants of up to $5,000 for business owners on Flagler Street, which will be torn up in sections over the next two years for […]

June 14, 2021

Pipeline

Pipeline   Designed by one of the world’s most renowned architecture firms to increase both productivity while fomenting a community and collaborative work experience, Pipeline Workspace’s Brickell office, in 1101 […]

May 10, 2021

Miami DDA Launches ‘Office With A View’

Miami DDA Launches ‘Office With A View’   Miami DDA Launches ‘Office With A View’ The pandemic has proven that in certain professions, we really can work from anywhere. This […]

May 10, 2021

Miami Heat / AAA

Miami Heat/AAA   Celebrating its 22nd birthday, the AmericanAirlines Arena (pictured here) first opened on Dec. 31, 1999 in the heart of #DowntownMiami overlooking breathtaking #BiscayneBay. Putting any other virtual […]

May 10, 2021

1001 Brickell Bay Drive

1001 Brickell Bay Drive   Dubbed the ‘Wall Street of the South’, 1001 Brickell Bay Drive is located in Brickell’s financial district, home to more than 60 financial institutions and […]

May 10, 2021

Citigroup Center

Citigroup Center   Downtown Miami’s Citigroup Center is a 2-min walk from the Bayfront Park station stop for the free Metromover. Built in 1983, the office tower recently underwent a […]

May 10, 2021

ShiftPixy/ Courvoisier Centre

ShiftPixy/ Courvoisier Centre   At Courvoisier Centre, the property’s waterfront location in the exclusive Brickell Key, within Miami’s Brickell Financial District, offers unsurpassed 360-degree views of the Atlantic, Biscayne Bay […]

May 10, 2021

Bilzin Sumberg / 1450 Brickell

Bilzin Sumberg / 1450 Brickell   Rising 540 feet tall in the Brickell Financial District, on the south end of our urban core, lies 1450 Brickell, Miami’s first LEED Gold […]

May 05, 2021

Miami DDA partnered with URBAN DIVAS UNITED presented by Neutrogena®

Miami DDA partnered with URBAN DIVAS UNITED presented by Neutrogena®   This past April 10th Miami DDA joined forces with URBAN DIVAS UNITED presented by Neutrogena® to live-stream a first […]

March 22, 2021

Alt B Miami Storefront Activations and Street Stages

ALT-B Miami is Flagler Street reimagined. It is unique storefront activations fusing fashion, art, + music that celebrate and culminates the vision of Flagler Street of the future.   The […]

March 16, 2021

Miami DDA’s Follow the Sun Campaign

Miami DDA’s Follow the Sun Campaign   The DDA is doubling-down on its effort to recruit new ventures to the region by offering up to $50,000 per year to qualifying […]

March 16, 2021

Blackstone announces Downtown Miami Technology Office

New York-based Blackstone Group, a private equity investment management firm with $564 billion in assets under management, plans to open a downtown Miami office. The New York-based private equity giant plans to hire […]

March 16, 2021

Mcneill Signs Donates Custom Signage to New Downtown Miami Restaurant Happeas

The hospitality industry has been deeply impacted by COVID 19, in particular restaurants are struggling. Challenges arise when you try to open a store or a restaurant, but imagine in […]

March 12, 2021

Miami DDA’s Follow the Sun Campaign

Miami DDA’s Follow the Sun Campaign   The DDA is doubling-down on its effort to recruit new ventures to the region by offering up to $50,000 per year to qualifying […]

March 12, 2021

Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel

Miami’s latest attraction and YES, they are open!   Just like that, the long-awaited Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel celebrated its grand opening on October 28, 2020. Towering almost 200 feet […]

March 12, 2021

Mask On, Miami!

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has stepped up with a simple message to all: ‘MASKS ON, MIAMI.’  This campaign is aimed at encouraging everyone to follow CDC guidelines and […]

March 04, 2021

DWNTWN Movie Nights

New Session, New Movies!   Join the Miami DDA for Season 3: DWNTWN Movie Nights!!! The Miami DDA will transform Downtown Miami into an outdoor cinema starting NOW – March 12, […]

February 12, 2021

El Nuevo Herald | Los mejores eventos al aire libre y menus especiales el fin de semana de los presidentes

Este fin de semana largo celebramos el Año Nuevo Chino, el Dia de San Valentin y el Dia de los Presidentes. Les presentamos los cinco mejores eventos al aire libre […]

February 08, 2021

ArtBurst | Flagler Streets Empty Storefronts Transformed Into Creative Spaces

Like similar efforts in Miami Beach and Coral Gables, empty storefronts have become opportunities for creatives to showcase their work. (Artburst wrote about the Miami Beach project, click here to […]

January 01, 2021

The Real Deal | Paradise found – Can Francis Suarez make Miami the next Big Tech mecca

You could call it the tweet heard around the world. In early December, Delian Asparouhov, a principal at venture-capital firm Founders Fund, threw out a proposal moving Silicon Valley to […]

November 12, 2020

Thrillist | Actually Fun Things to do in Miami This Weekend

Never mind we’re still buying weekly storm stockpiles, it’s finally nice weather again! Click here to read the entire article from Thrillist.

November 10, 2020

Miami.com | Forget the drive-in, Miami. Grab a chair and blanket

To get locals out of their bunkers, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is bringing back its popular DWNTWN Movie Nights at Maurice A. Ferré Park. And it’s not a drive-in. […]

November 01, 2020

Downtown News | Women Who Make A Difference

Downtown News honors and celebrates women whose work improves the lives of Downtown residents. Click here to read the entire article from Downtown News.

October 19, 2020

Miami Herald | South Florida real estate calendar for the week of Oct. 19

Real estate webinars this week are daring to look ahead, beyond the pandemic to see its potential impact on the South Florida marketplace. Click here to read the entire article […]

August 26, 2020

Miami Today | ‘Tremendous number of inbound calls’ to move downtown

The boom in telecommuting, low tax rates and a new business incentive program are three major motivators for companies looking to relocate to Miami, Downtown Development Authority officials say. Click […]

August 21, 2020

Miami Herald | Miami-Dade wants mangroves and islands as storm protections instead of 10 foot walls

The federal government plan to protect Miami-Dade from future storms hinges on a tall, gray wall between the city and Biscayne Bay, but residents have their own vision for how […]

June 26, 2020

Sun-Sentinel | Miami passes ordinance requiring permits to feed large

Miami city commissioners on Thursday voted 3-1 to pass an ordinance restricting when and where individuals and organizations can feed people experiencing homelessness. Click here to read the entire article […]

June 01, 2020

South Florida Business & Wealth | Miami Dade Briefcase-DDA leader named

Deputy Director Christina Crespi has been promoted to executive director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority. Click here to read the entire article from SFBW.

May 27, 2020

Telemundo-51 Miami | Reabren restaurantes y salones de belleza en varias ciudades de Miami-Dade

Después de meses de estar cerrados debido a la actual pandemia de coronavirus, los restaurantes y salones de belleza reabrirán sus puertas el miércoles en ciudades del condado de Miami-Dade. […]

May 18, 2020

Diario Las Americas | Miami: Nueva iniciativa para distribuir paquetes en Downtown

La iniciativa, impulsada por el comisionado Manolo Reyes, forma parte de un plan para reducir el ruido y la contaminación en esta área de la ciudad’ Click here to read […]

May 13, 2020

Miami Herald | We asked Miami-Dade businesses how they’re faring. Learn about results at May 20 webinar

We asked Miami-Dade businesses how they are faring in these uncertain times, along with their predictions for the rest of 2020. More than 350 answered. Click here to read the […]

May 08, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Three Questions With…Miami DDAs Julia Grachova

Just a few weeks after social-distancing guidelines were put into place, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) launched a small-business task force aimed at helping local businesses navigate the loan […]

April 27, 2020

SoFla Nights | An Evening With Richard Blanco- Poems for Isolation

Miami Book Fair, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Books & Books invite you to a reading by Miami’s own presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco. Join us from your […]

April 27, 2020

Eventful | An Evening With Richard Blanco: Poems for Isolation

Miami Book Fair, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Books & Books invite you to a reading by Miami’s own presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco. Join us from your […]

April 27, 2020

Entertainment Tonight | How Celebrities are Giving Back Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

David Guetta: The DJ, producer and songwriter streamed a special performance to raise money in relief of COVID-19 in conjunction with Downtown Miami Development Authority on April 18. Click here […]

April 27, 2020

Entertainment Tonight | Star Sightings: Karolina Kurkova Makes Masks, Steph and Ayesha Curry Help Feed Hungry Families and More!

David Guetta put on a livestream DJ set in downtown Miami on April 18, which was watched by more than 15 million people worldwide. Click here to read the entire […]

April 27, 2020

WLRN Heard On Sundial – Reopening Florida, The State’s Unemployment Crisis, And Poems For Isolation

When Should Florida Reopen? Florida is experiencing a bit of an identity crisis. You turn to WLRN for reporting you can trust and stories that move our South Florida community […]

April 27, 2020

NBC 6 Miami | An Evening With Richard Blanco- Poems for Isolation

Miami Book Fair, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Books & Books invite you to a reading by Miami’s own presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco. Join us from your […]

April 27, 2020

Soul of Miami | An Evening With Richard Blanco- Poems for Isolation

Virtual Location Cost: Free Miami Book Fair, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Books & Books invite you to a reading by Miami’s own presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco. […]

April 20, 2020

Miami Herald | Why does S. Florida balk at closing streets for social distancing

A social distancing turf war is playing out in South Florida and a restless nation. Penned inside by stay-at-home orders and penned outside by park closures, people squeezed onto 4-foot-wide […]

April 19, 2020

MSN | Here Are All the Dance Music Livestreams Getting Fists Pumping This Weekend April 17 to 19

Another weekend in the house, another great opportunity to delve into the dance scene without the hassle of cover charges, bathroom lines or overpriced drinks. Click here to read the […]

April 18, 2020

Billboard | Here Are All the Dance Music Livestreams Getting Fists Pumping This Weekend April 17 to 19

Another weekend in the house, another great opportunity to delve into the dance scene without the hassle of cover charges, bathroom lines or overpriced drinks. Click here to read the […]

April 18, 2020

NBC 6 | David Guetta to Perform Live Set From Downtown Miami as Fundraiser for COVID-19 Relief

David Guetta will be doing a virtual live set from Downtown Miami this evening to raise funds for COVID-19 relief, and the French DJ has pledged to match every dollar […]

April 18, 2020

Miami Herald | We’re not doing enough. The race against COVID-19

A moving pad, a magenta blanket and a few pillows separate the Bachmans from the concrete sidewalk on Southwest First Avenue in Miami. The coronavirus pandemic has rendered this stretch […]

April 17, 2020

Billboard | What To Know About David Guettas Massive Upcoming Live Performance

The performance will be available to stream on Guetta’s social channel and via Billboard Dance. With an arsenal of era-defining hits to his name, the David Guetta ethos can aptly […]

April 16, 2020

Tan Hispano | David Guetta en concierto para recaudar fondos contra COVID-19

¿Quién quiere ver a David Guetta en concierto? El productor y DJ francés anunció que dará un espectáculo este fin de semana en Miami para recaudar fondos que ayuden en […]

April 16, 2020

Miami New Times | David Guetta Invites the World to Tune In to His Live DJ Set From Downtown Miami

French DJ/producer David Guetta has always considered Miami a second home. When he’s not touring the globe, he has a bird’s-eye view of the city from his duplex penthouse atop […]

April 15, 2020

Miami.com | David Guetta is performing in Miami. You cant go to the show but heres how to see it

The coronavirus pandemic put a temporary end to EDM shows in Miami – but this weekend, downtown residents may have a chance to see and hear a star from their […]

April 15, 2020

Radio and Music | David Guetta to stream live performance in support of COVID19 relief

MUMBAI: David Guetta to host a live set that will connect the world through music and raise money for nonprofits around the world. Globally acclaimed DJ and producer David Guetta […]

April 15, 2020

Rolling Stone | David Guetta to Stream Live Performance for COVID-19 Relief

David Guetta will livestream a two-hour performance from an undisclosed Miami location to raise money for four organizations battling the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to read the entire article from […]

April 11, 2020

Miami Herald | High-rise dwellers adapt after their fun things were taken away

Among the biggest perks of living in an apartment or condo building are the sweet amenities – pools, recreational areas, gyms, outdoor barbecue pits, kiddie playrooms, tennis courts. Click here […]

April 08, 2020

Miami Today | Miami poised to name new director of city downtown development arm

After the Downtown Development Authority’s national search for it new director culminated with the selected candidate resigning from the position, the authority is moving forward with the person who has […]

April 08, 2020

Miami Today | Miami eyes one-year pilot program for e-cargo bikes in busiest areas

Electronic cargo bicycles have been touted as an alternative to traditional delivery that’ll mitigate traffic and curb carbon emissions. With that in mind, they could soon be rolling into some […]

March 05, 2020

Miami Today | Green light on horizon for more downtown Miami parks

It’s been a housing boom, following the Great Recession, that’s seen Miami’s downtown become home to nearly 100,000 residents and more 100 residential towers. Click here to read the entire […]

January 03, 2020

Miami Herald | Here’s how much more it will cost you to stay in South Florida for the Super Bowl

Visiting South Florida for The Big Game is going to come with a big price tag. South Florida hotels are hiking up room rates for the Feb. 2 Super Bowl […]

December 26, 2019

Forbes | Intercontinental Hotel is Central to the Downtown Miami Experience

It might be too late to book a room in Downtown Miami for the much anticipated Super Bowl LIV, but it is never too late to enjoy a luxurious stay […]

December 20, 2019

SFBJ | Wall Street of the South

South Florida is used to being a winter escape for Northeasterners searching for sunshine. But now, they’re bringing their businesses with them. Click here to read the entire article on […]

December 01, 2019

American Way | Spotlight on Miami-South Florida

Inside the trends and investments shaping an international business and leisure destination. Click here to read the entire article from American Way.

December 01, 2019

Forbes | A Local’s Guide to the Best and Newest in Miami and the Beach, For Art Basel and the Winter Season

The “the season” has arrived, when the art world and those seeking sun and fun converge in Miami. Art Basel Miami Beach, from December 5-8, and its concurrent exhibits and […]

November 22, 2019

dbr | Its Not Just Trump: Rich Northerners are Moving Their Billions (and Legal Work) to South Florida

A recent influx of very wealthy, high-profile Northerners to South Florida has been a boon to Florida law firms and their attorneys as the new arrivals bring businesses and complicated […]

November 22, 2019

DBR | Its Not Just Trump: Rich Northerners are Moving Their Billions (and Legal Work) to South Florida

The Trump administration’s tax law provided the catalyst for more of the very rich to transfer their permanent residence from high-tax states like New York to states known for their […]

November 22, 2019

Forbes | ULI Offers Some Climate Change Solutions For Miami’s Waterfront

To protect commercial properties along the waterfront in downtown Miami and by the Miami River, city officials and the real estate industry should implement natural lines of defenses, consider using […]

November 20, 2019

Miami Today | Last-minute package would change downtown leader’s post

John Elizabeth Aleman has been named incoming executive director of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority when Alyce Robertson, the current executive director, leaves at year’s end. Click here to read the […]

November 18, 2019

SFBJ | Miami Beach commissioner to lead Miami’s DDA

The Miami Downtown Development Authority has concluded its search for its next director. Miami Beach City Commissioner John Elizabeth Aléman was chosen at the Nov. 15 meeting as the DDA’s […]

November 15, 2019

Miami Herald | Miami downtown agency names new director and keeps previous one as a $200K consultant

Miami Beach Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán wants to trade her elected office for the top administrative position at one of the city of Miami’s largest tax-funded agencies. Click here to […]

November 05, 2019

Miami Today | NFL kicks ahead funding for lighting Baywalk

Directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to allocate $643,371 to install LED lighting in portions of Bayfront and Maurice A. Ferre parks, but $600,000 of that money will […]

November 01, 2019

South FL Business Journal | Brickell gives rise to a bustling city center

Miami’s Brickell neighborhood was once a place where local lawyers and bankers congregated in office buildings by day, before heading to buzzier locales in the evenings. Click here to read […]

October 19, 2019

Miami Herald | Human waste from homeless people makes downtown Miami streets unpleasant, unsanitary

Homeless people living on the streets and sidewalks of downtown Miami are also relieving themselves on the streets and sidewalks of downtown Miami, turning the city’s core into an outdoor […]

October 18, 2019

SFBJ | Strolling the Strip: How Brickell went from sleepy business district to bustling city center

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles on iconic thoroughfares across the tri-county area that are undergoing significant changes. Our Strolling the Strip stories aim to give […]

October 03, 2019

El Nuevo Herald | La Calle mas antigua de Miami se rejuvenece y quiere parecerse a Lincoln Road

Si usted camina por las calles del downtown de Miami verá algunos negocios cerrados y un reducido número de turistas. Los fines de semana, parece un pueblo fantasma. Pero este […]

September 27, 2019

Forbes | Downtown Miami Is A Rising Star Among The Galaxy Of Burgeoning Cities

What a difference a decade makes. Downtown Miami is not the same place it was 10 years ago when South Florida last hosted the Super Bowl, the country’s biggest stage […]

September 25, 2019

Miami Today | Miami’s DDA welcomed three new board members

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority welcomed three new board members last week. They replace Alvin West and Jerome Hollo, who are leaving because of term limits, and Kim Stone, who resigned […]

September 23, 2019

NY Post | Carl Icahn to lease Miami office space near private-island home

Carl Icahn is moving his financial empire to an unassuming office building that’s just five miles from his Miami mansion — and more than 1,000 miles from where the rest […]

September 13, 2019

Miami Herald | Wall Street tycoon Carl Icahn moving his office to South Florida

Wall Street tycoon Carl Icahn is moving his business to South Florida, multiple outlets have reported. Click here to read the entire article from The Miami Herald.

September 13, 2019

South FL Business Journal | Billionaire Carl Icahn to move hedge fund to South Florida

Billionaire Carl Icahn reportedly will move his New York hedge fund to South Florida next year, the latest Big Apple resident to flee the region for the Sunshine State. Click […]

September 06, 2019

SFBJ | Growth in Miami’s Midtown and Edgewater Hitting its Stride

Miami’s bustling Edgewater and Midtown neighborhoods have come a long way – one a formerly blighted community, the other a dusty rail yard. The communities’ revitalization over the pas 15 […]

September 01, 2019

Space Coast Living | A Weekend to Remember, Planning the Perfect Miami Getaway

One of the best parts about where we live is the ease of access to every part of the state. Yes, Brevard’s beaches are beautiful, however, as Florida has so […]

August 26, 2019

The Real Deal | Surge of hotel development leads to declines in occupancy, revenue in South Florida

South Florida hotel occupancy rates fell slightly in the first half of the year as the supply of rooms increased faster than bookings, recently released data shows. Click here to […]

August 19, 2019

Miami Herald-Business Monday | Miami-Dade needs more talented workers

Nitin Motwani, managing principal of Miami Worldcenter, Downtown Development Authority board member, and board chair of the University of Miami’s real estate program, has a lot on his plate. The […]

August 17, 2019

Miami Herald | Miami governments spending millions to make money and get exposure from Super Bowl 54

Politicians and tourism boosters tout Super Bowls as major moneymakers for South Florida’s economy. Plus, they point out, the NFL has committed to building playing fields and improving other public […]

August 15, 2019

Miami Herald | Miami-Dade needs more talented workers. Here’s its plan to bring them here-and keep them.

Nitin Motwani, managing principal of Miami Worldcenter, Downtown Development Authority board member, and board chair of the University of Miami’s real estate program, has a lot on his plate. The […]

August 14, 2019

Miami Today | Downtown Authority Lures Financial Firms, Helps them Grow

Miami is becoming a new financial services hub, but how easy or difficult is it for transplants from New York, Chicago and even California to adapt once they’ve moved here? […]

August 07, 2019

Urban Land | What a Week in Miami Taught Me about Resilience

Editor’s note: Michael Rodriguez is the leader of market research and insights at CBRE Mid-Atlantic and visiting research director at Smart Growth America. This June, he participated in a ULI […]

August 06, 2019

Azul Magazine | Miami- Passeios para todos os gostos no ensolarado destino norte-americano

Hyped beaches, active nightlife diverse gastronomy, shopping malls, and outler stores. With so many fun options, Miami attracts people from all over the world and has become one of the […]

August 05, 2019

FOX Business | Financial firms fleeing high-tax northeast for billionaire-packed Florida county

Forget Wall Street Opens a New Window. , financial firms are seeking warmer weather – and lower taxes Opens a New Window. – in Florida. Hedge funds, private equity firms […]

August 01, 2019

Shopping Center Business | In Need of Retail

It’s not often to describe a market nowadays as “under-retailed,” but that seems to be the case in South Florida. That would explain why Miami’s retail market posted the lowest […]

August 01, 2019

Southeast Real Estate Business | South Florida Region is Under-Retailed

It’s not often to describe a market nowadays as “under-retailed,” but that seems to be the case in South Florida. That would explain why Miami’s retail market posted the lowest […]

July 30, 2019

Telemundo51 | Proyecto millonario de reconstruccion en el Downtown

Muchos comerciantes del Downtonwn de Miami están de acuerdo que es hora que una calle Flagler nueva se haga realidad como parte de una nueva visión para el centro de […]

July 30, 2019

South Florida Business Journal | City approves $23M beautification project

Miami commissioners have approved $23 million in funding to relaunch the beautification of Flagler Street in the city’s Central Business District. The money will be used to widen sidewalks with […]

July 29, 2019

Miami Herald | Where should you live Should you buy or rent Here is our 2019 Miami real estate survey

Kendall and North Miami surge as some of the best neighborhoods for home buyers. Brickell is among the hottest areas in town — as well as the most overvalued. And […]

July 29, 2019

Miami Herald | 500 Startups director – We love the energy and progress that we have seen so far

As Miami continues to try to build a thriving, tech-driven startup ecosystem, a common complaint has been a lack of venture funding. Click here to read the entire article from […]

July 26, 2019

The Real Deal | Funding in hand, downtown Miami, Flagler Street project moves forward

The long-delayed downtown Flagler Street project can finally move forward after the city approved $22.5 million in funding on Thursday. The approval was the last step needed before the project, […]

July 26, 2019

Miami Herald | After a year downtown, Silicon Valley tech fund doubles down on Miami’s tech ecosystem

As Miami continues to try to build a thriving, tech-driven startup ecosystem, a common complaint has been a lack of venture funding. Click here to read the entire article from […]

July 26, 2019

Miami Herald | Miami OKs $24M Flagler Street redo

The long discussed, once begun but never finished makeover of Flagler Street in downtown Miami will get going again after city commissioners unanimously approved the plan for a $24.4 million […]

July 17, 2019

The Center Square | Florida agency using progressive tax, SALT cap to lure Illinois businesses to Miami area

An out-of-state development agency is lobbying Illinois businesses to move to the Miami area, using Illinois’ proposed progressive income tax structure as a conversation piece. Christina Crespi with the Miami […]

July 10, 2019

Miami Today | With taxes rising elsewhere, downtown can add to its gains

Give credit where it’s due to Miami’s Downtown Development Authority for consistent, successful focus on enticing niche financial operations to Miami, adding high-income jobs, ultra-high-income residents, and large-scale economic clout. […]

July 08, 2019

Florida Daily | Miami is Becoming the Wall Street of the South

As Florida cities compete for companies looking to relocate to the Sunshine State, Miami is dominating the field. Click here to read the entire article from Florida Daily.

July 05, 2019

Comercio y Justicia | Non-stop trip to Miami and its multifaceted neighborhoods. ONLINE

Los rostros de entusiasmo de los pasajeros del nuevo vuelo directo de Córdoba a Miami de American Airlines lo dicen todo. En poco más de ocho horas continuadas y sin […]

July 03, 2019

Miami Today | Downtown now wooing Chicago financial firms

Recruiting missions by Miami’s Downtown Development Authority to lure financial services firms from the Northeast have been so successful that Chicago has been added to the itinerary, says Christina Crespi, […]

June 30, 2019

Worth | Why Fortress and Virgin are Betting Big on Florida’s New Train

To city dwellers used to the chaos and grime of New York’s Penn Station or Amtrak’s functional-but-modest stations across the country, stepping into Virgin MiamiCentral, the hub of south Florida’s […]

June 20, 2019

Crain’s Chicago | Miami targets Chicago’s financial firms

For Chicago businesses leaders tired of the city’s dreary weather and/or worried about new Illinois taxes, Miami is calling. Click here to read the entire article form Crain’s Chicago.

June 07, 2019

The Real Deal | How can Miami cope with two extra feet of water by 2060 ULI experts weigh in

UPDATED, June 8, 12:50 p.m.: To cope with rising seas, Miami may have to update zoning and building codes, increase seawall heights, re-write the city’s master plan for downtown with […]

June 06, 2019

CoStar | Developers Dangle Perks to Boost Much-Watched Miami Condo Demand

Miami condominium developers are starting to get antsy about slowing demand, if their marketing email blasts are any indication. Click here to read the entire article from CoStar.

June 05, 2019

Miami Herald | Priced Out of Paradise Why locals can no longer afford to live in Miami

Miami-Dade is the most expensive metro in the U.S. for renters and one of the costliest for home buyers. This series explains why that’s so and what it means for […]

June 02, 2019

Financial Times | Five reasons to live in Brickell, Miami

Once the preserve of office blocks, Brickell is now somewhere for high-earners to call home. Some 5,000 high-end condominiums have been built in the area since 2012, with around 5,500 […]

May 24, 2019

MHN | Conco Prices Tick Up in Downtown Miami

Miami’s residential market is going strong. The average sale price of existing condos in the greater downtown area climbed 2.7 percent year-over-year in 2018, from $405 to $416 per square […]

May 01, 2019

Florida Trend | Miami Dade Spotlight

From Miami Beach to downtown, north to Sunny Isles and west to the suburbs, development and renewal in Miami-Dade County is measured in the billions of dollars. But it had […]

May 01, 2019

Sunday Times Travel Magazine | In Miami, it’s dogs that seem to enjoy the vices these days

After an afternoon exploring Coconut Grove, I’m getting my head around the local yappy hour: a canine happyhour, when pets can upgrade their chicken and rice bowls with a Cuban […]

April 11, 2019

Miami.com | We found the best places to get cocktails in Downtown Miami because we want you to be happy

Once an empty wasteland few Miamians would dare visit at night, downtown Miami is quickly becoming a nightlife destination full of hip cocktail bars and sleek restaurants—and not just for […]

April 10, 2019

Miami Herald | Stuck in traffic while drawbridge is up This forecast may be answer for 3 Miami bridges

When Raphael Franzini moved to a Brickell apartment two years ago, he quickly realized that his commute over the Miami River was the most agonizing segment of his day. When […]

April 04, 2019

Miami Herald | They’re back Electric scooters make return to streets, sidewalks of downtown Miami

A familiar form of travel has returned to Miami’s streets and sidewalks after an extended time out. Click here to read the entire article from Miami Herald.

April 03, 2019

CBS 4 Miami | Brickell, Downtown Miami Getting Rentable Scooters As Part Of New Pilot Program

A Miami pilot program is set to be announced and it has to do with motorized, electric scooters. Click here to read the entire article from 4 CBS Miami.

April 01, 2019

Worth | Why Fortress and Virgin are Betting Big on Florida’s New Train

Funded by investment giant Fortress, Brightline—soon to be rebranded Virgin Trains USA—is offering a new means of transportation in one of the most congested regions of the U.S. Is America […]

March 25, 2019

National Real Estate Investor | 10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today

FHA tightening its standards on first-time home buyers, reports the Wall Street Journal. Forbes looks at how digital technology is affecting the commercial real estate industry. These are among today’s […]

March 22, 2019

Miami Agent Magazine | This Week in Real Estate: Downtown hotel market, groundbreaking plans and more

A report from the Miami Downtown Development Authority projects that based on proposals and plans for upcoming hotel developments in downtown Miami, the area could see as many as 12,000 […]

February 27, 2019

Miami Today | Redevelopment of Flagler Street a waiting game once more

The long-delayed redevelopment of Flagler Street between the Dade County Courthouse and Biscayne Boulevard appears to be a waiting game again, but its one that stakeholders say will result in […]

February 27, 2019

Miami Today | Miami heads to icy Northeast to lure businesses

Representatives of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority, the Beacon Council, and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau were scheduled to venture to the frozen Northeast (temperatures predicted in the 20s […]

February 13, 2019

Businesses Flow from afar into Brickell, downtown offices

The office market in the central business district and Brickell is solid, observes say, and not likely to be blown off course anytime soon. To read the entire article from […]

February 09, 2019

Miami Herald | Miami Beach can be a tough place for millennials to live. This program aims to help.

When Nicole Martinez and her husband started looking to buy a home a few years ago, the couple began the search in their Miami Beach neighborhood. “We really wanted to […]

February 07, 2019

CoStar | High-Rise Developers Discovering Miami’s Edgewater Neighborhood

(Corrected Feb. 8 to show the final sales price for the parcel in the second paragraph was $29.6 million, and not $21.9 million as originally reported in public records.) In […]

January 28, 2019

Miami Herald | Downtown Miami’s office market is diversifying: that’s good news for our local economy

Miami’s pursuit of Amazon thurst our region’s technology sector to the forefront, but new data from the Miami Downtown Development Authority indicate that tech companies have been eyeing our urban […]

December 31, 2018

TheRealDeal | Where are we in the cycle? Some experts say luxury condo market will remain ice cold in 2019

Entering 2018, Mike Pappas predicted developers would start lowering prices on luxury condos to accelerate absorption in an increasingly oversupplied market. To read the entire article from the The Real […]

December 28, 2018

GlobeSt.com | Downtown Miami: No Longer 9 to 5

MIAMI — Perhaps it is not surprising the area’s office market is changing but it may be news to some that downtown’s population now of 250,000 has helped it evolve […]

December 26, 2018

Miami Today | Development Authority leader wins honors for development of tourism

Better known for presiding over Miami’s Downtown Development Authority as executive director, Alyce Robertson has been named the 2018 South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year, authority directors learned at […]

December 26, 2018

Miami Today | Downtown’s growing population, rising rents spur office tower sales

The concluding 2018 has been a strong year for the sale of office and commercial real estate, according to the latest Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) 2018 report for Office […]

December 19, 2018

Miami Today | Downtown kicks in for film fest

Directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority learned last month that the Miami Film Festival is moving downtown; almost 80% of films will be shown in venues in the city’s core. […]

December 19, 2018

Miami Today | Downtown hotels get ads infusion

Directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority voted Friday to continue two previous digital advertising programs in cooperation with Expedia and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and to fund […]

December 14, 2018

SFBJ | Cubans & Miami A Shared Tale of Time and Sucess

The tale of Miami’s Cuban community is the quintessential American success story. Chased into political exile, they found a fledgling city they soon would call home. To read the entire […]

December 14, 2018

Miami Herald | Miami Film Festival is leaving its South Beach home and moving to downtown

The Miami Film Festival is taking a lead from the cool kids and leaving South Beach for the hipper downtown Miami area. To read the entire article from the Miami […]

December 13, 2018

Miami honors former mayor Maurice Ferre by naming waterfront park after him

The mayor stood up from his seat in City Hall to tell the audience gathered to honor him that he wanted to avoid this moment. Maurice Ferré, the six-term mayor […]

December 07, 2018

SFBJ | Downtown Miami offices landing more tech companies

Miami didn’t land Amazon.com’s massive second headquarters, but the city’s downtown has attracted a larger share of technology companies in recent years, according to a new study of the office […]

November 15, 2018

Miami Herald | Amazon pursuit leaves Miami poised to attract multinational companies

In the 10 years since the Great Recession, no U.S. city has undergone as significant a change as downtown Miami. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami […]

November 13, 2018

South FL Business Journal | South Florida leaders react to losing Amazon HQ2

South Florida made Amazon.com’s short list for a second headquarters, but the e-commerce giant ultimately passed over the region for HQ2. Click here to read the entire article from the […]

November 13, 2018

BisNow | Miami To Amazon After HQ2 Snub Call Us When You Want To Set Up A Latin American Hub

Jeff Bezos went to high school in Miami, and Florida loves to dangle its lack of state income tax in front of out-of-state businesses. But despite those factors, South Florida […]

November 06, 2018

Wall Street Journal online | Amazon HQ2 Change Leaves Cities in a Bind

Amazon.com Inc.’s AMZN -2.42% change of plans for its massive second headquarters leaves cities in a bind in the final hours. Click here to read the entire article Wall Street […]

October 24, 2018

CoStar | Developer Drawn to Miami River’s Authenticity

Developer Lissette Calderon has launched her fourth project along the Miami River – a once-polluted waterway that has turned into a commercial and residential destination in Florida’s second-largest city. Click […]

October 23, 2018

Miami Today | Downtown sells hub of innovations

To lure tech firms, the Downtown Development Authority on Friday unveiled plans to position Miami as a innovation center, a campaign modeled on its 2013 push to add financial service […]

October 19, 2018

GlobeSt.com | The Name is Familiar But less So This Luxury Condo Deal

MIAMI–It’s a familiar name but not the one you think. And it may be something of a surprise in this condo-burdened area. The news: The Trump Group closed on a […]

October 06, 2018

elEconomista.es | Journey to America’s city of the future

Looking past the image of the non-stop dance floor movement to Latin rhythms in the bars on Calle Ocho, Miami is a destination that is open to the world, a […]

October 06, 2018

elEconomista.es | Ese claro objeto de deseo

El suelo de Miami sigue estando de moda entre los promotes. Algunos de su protagonistas repasan historia y experiencias. Marque aqui para leer el articulo completo de elEconomista.es.

October 06, 2018

elEconomista.es | Cuando Amazon toca tu puerta

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, la agencia de desarrollo economico de Miami-Dade presidida por Michael A. Finney, capitaliza ser una de las ciudades que compiten por la segunda sede del gigante […]

October 02, 2018

Agencia EFE | El sector inmobiliario de Miami culmina un ciclo sin colapso a la vista

El sector inmobiliario de Miami aprendió las duras lecciones de la crisis de 2008 y una década después, con una base y una estructura más sólidas, ha alcanzado la estabilidad […]

September 29, 2018

Miami Herald | For 18 years, Ultra grew up on Miami’s waterfront. Then came neighbors- and conflict

For the first time in 18 years, Ultra Music Festival doesn’t have a home in downtown Miami. The internationally renowned three-day electronic dance music festival, attended by hundreds of thousands […]

September 29, 2018

Miami Herald | For 18 years, Ultra grew up on Miami’s waterfront. Then came neighbors-and conflict

For the first time in 18 years, Ultra Music Festival doesn’t have a home in downtown Miami. The internationally renowned three-day electronic dance music festival, attended by hundreds of thousands […]

September 20, 2018

Cuba en Miami | Miami abre el primer bano publico en un esfuerzo por mantener las calles limpias

En un esfuerzo por abordar el problema de las personas sin hogar de Miami, los funcionarios de la ciudad dieron a conocer un nuevo baño público permanente el miércoles. Click […]

September 20, 2018

Diario Las Americas | Miami abre un primer banos publico en un esfuerzo por mantener limpias las calles

El baño, equipado con inodoro, lavabo y un lugar para desechar las agujas de forma segura, estará abierto de 8:30 a.m. a 8:30 p.m., los siete días de la semana, […]

September 19, 2018

SunSentinel | Gotta go? Miami opens permanent bathroom in downtown

Need some relief in Miami? The city Wednesday unveiled what it’s calling “the first permanent public restroom” in the downtown area. Click here to read the entire article from SunSentinel.

September 19, 2018

CBS Miami | Needle Disposal Area Included, Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held For First Public Bathroom In Downtown Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A project that officials say is the first of its kind in Florida opened on Wednesday in Miami. Officials in the Magic City held a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]

September 19, 2018

Miami Herald | While Miami tries to end protection of homeless from police, city debuts public toilet

Cassandra Strozier waved her hand as she scanned downtown Miami, gesturing toward the streets she used to sleep on. The 54-year-old explained her effort to end her homelessness, a goal […]

September 19, 2018

WLRN | Miami Opens First Permanent Public Toilet In Downtown

People experiencing homelessness in Miami now have access to a new bathroom after the city opened on Wednesday its first permanent toilet in Downtown. Click here to read the entire […]

September 19, 2018

Local10.com | Miami opens first public restroom in effort to keep streets clean

MIAMI – To an effort to address Miami’s homelessness problem, city officials unveiled a new permanent public restroom Wednesday. Outside the Miami-Dade Main Public Library, the restroom cost more than […]

September 07, 2018

Biscayne Times | Events Calendar

Miami’s Artistic Core The three-day Dowtown Art Days will be packed with family events, outdoor installations, and exhibits at participating studios, galleries, co-ops and museums…. Click here to read the entire […]

September 06, 2018

Miami New Times | Five Can’t-Miss Things to Do at ArtsLaunch 2018

Prepare for art overload. For a fourth consecutive year, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts will host to ArtsLaunch, a 12-hour celebration to mark the beginning of Miami’s […]

September 04, 2018

Miami Art Scene | Art Days 2018

Friday, September 7th through Sunday, September 9th, 2018 enjoy ArtDays now in its 7th year, brings the community together with arts and culture institutions, galleries and artists in Downtown Miami. […]

September 03, 2018

Miami’s Community Newspapers | Miami DDA ushers in art season with seventh annual Art Days Weekend

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) along with the cultural institutions, galleries, and artists in Downtown are coming together to present three fun-filled days of special programs and free events […]

September 01, 2018

SoFlaNights.com | Art Days 2018 Kick-Off Celebration

The Miami DDA along with the cultural institutions, galleries, and artists in Downtown Miami are coming together to present three fun-filled days of special programs and free events at the […]

September 01, 2018

Miami on the Cheap | FREE Events during DWNTWN Art Days

Downtown Miami comes alive with art and culture Sept. 7-9 for the three-day DWNTWNArt Days festival, which is spearheaded by the Downtown Development Authority. Most events are free. The full […]

August 08, 2018

Miami Herald | Magic Leap, the local $2 billion startup, is finally live. It doesn’t come cheap

Magic Leap, the secretive Plantation-based tech company that has raised more than $2 billion in venture capital to build sophisticated 3D software, has finally come to market. Click here to […]

August 03, 2018

Miami Herald | A $400 million Silicon Valley fund is bringing a major program to Miami

When $400 million Silicon Valley investment fund 500 Startups arrived in Miami this spring to establish its new East Coast office, the move was hailed as another step in Miami’s […]

July 30, 2018

Miami Herald | At home in downtown Miami: The secret’s out

In a recent weekday, a couple walked into our sales center armed with an iPad full of floor plans, a mortgage application and information on comps, ready to make a […]

July 25, 2018

Miami Today | Name ‘Miami Walk’ stumbles as term for river, bay trails

Reasoning that there are riverwalks and baywalks all over the country “but there is only one Miami,” the principals of the Savino & Miller Design Studio came up with a […]

July 25, 2018

Miami Today | Downtown team says all bets off

Alarmed that a “summer jaialai” and poker room has won state approved to open at 3030 Biscayne Blvd., directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority on Friday added their voices to […]

July 25, 2018

Miami Today | Downtown authority questions muffling of Ultra activity

Balancing downtown residents’ quality of life against the economic impact and sizzle of the hugely popular Ultra Music Festival is a tricky act, directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority said […]

July 25, 2018

Miami Today | After 8 0r 9 years, signs of life in wayfinding plan

With a fresh infusion of $300,000 from Miami’s Downtown Development Authority, it books as if a wayfinding system for downtown might finally become a really. Click here to read the […]

July 23, 2018

Miami Herald | Historic Walgreens building in downtown Miami sells for $19.75 million

The iconic Walgreens building at 200 E. Flagler St. in downtown Miami has a new owner with big plans for the future of the historic property. Click here to read […]

July 10, 2018

Miami Herald | It’s not just bars. From art museums to fundraisers, Miami has World Cup fever

As the World Cup rages and Miami ramps up its commitment to soccer, local companies are finding ways to marry the beautiful game to business. Click here to read the […]

July 10, 2018

TWSJ | In Miami, a $300 Million Skyscraper Is Banking On Unrest in Turkey

The reelection in Turkey of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last month did little to encourage foreign real-estate investors who have been avoiding the country because of his authoritarian rule. Click […]

June 11, 2018

Florida Trend | Miami Dade

The developer of the 60 story Paramount Miami Worldcenter recently modified the residential tower’s design, adding a 5,000 sq.ft., rooftop “skyport” to accommodate future vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Developer […]

June 04, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | More people than ever live in downtown and they’re starting to raise families

When Ana Grimaldi and her husband, Lucio, relocated from New York City to Miami six years ago, the couple already had a young son. But instead of a family-friendly suburb, […]

June 01, 2018

Miami Herald | Will the Coast Guard do something about Brickell drawbridge gridlock

In an effort to reduce rush-hour congestion in downtown Miami, the Florida Department of Transportation is requesting a shift in Brickell Avenue drawbridge closure times by the U.S. Coast Guard, […]

May 30, 2018

El Nuevo Herald | En el downtown de Miami viven mas familias con hijos que nunca

Cuando Ana Grimaldi y su esposo, Lucio, se mudaron de Nueva York a Miami hace seis años, ya tenían un hijo pequeño. Pero en lugar de buscar en un suburbio, […]

May 29, 2018

Miami.com | Sacale provecho al Downtown de Miami. Estos 5 lugares tienen diversion para toda la familia.

Pareciera que el Downtown de Miami se renueva cada día. El área se ha convertido en un floreciente destino para pasarla bien en familia y por eso, constantemente está ampliando […]

May 24, 2018

Miami Herald | Midtown Miami is on the cusp of major growth Now its getting a luxury hotel

Next month, a swanky new hotel will debut in Midtown Miami, signaling what’s likely to be the start of a transformation for the downtown Miami corridor that, until only last […]

May 23, 2018

Miami Today | Gimenez other side of 836 softens city board

If some directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority have softened their opposition to a plan to extend State Road 836 to the west and south, chalk it up to a […]

May 23, 2018

Miami Today | Formula One pledges to make race least intrusive possible

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority was the latest stop last week on a pitching tour by Formula One representatives. The company is interested in bringing the race to Miami, and representatives […]

May 23, 2018

Miami Today | Another delay for Flagler revamp

Directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority have once again voted to delay the resumption of renovations on Flagler Street, this time for 30 days. But some signaled that they are […]

May 14, 2018

WSVN 7 News | Brightline to begin service to Miami next weekend

Brightline’s train service is set to officially begin in Miami on May 19. Officials made the start date announcement following a media event Friday morning. Click here to read the […]

May 12, 2018

Curbed Miami | All aboard Brightline train services start May 19

Commuters in Miami-Dade County will have a new form of transportation to visit Broward and Palm Beach counties starting next week. Brightline, a passenger rail that offers non-stop service between […]

May 11, 2018

SF Business Journal | Influential Business Women – Alyce Robertson

If asked to describe her roles as an influential businesswoman, Alyce Robertson need look no further than outside her office window. Click here to read the full article from the […]

May 09, 2018

Miami Herald | Change in schedule could relieve Brickell bridge bottlenecks

Rush hour relief could be on the horizon if changes in lockdown times for the Brickell Avenue drawbridge are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Click here to read the […]

May 08, 2018

Miami Herald | Its Miami vs. Miami-Dade in a fight over how to design the I395 bridge (1)

An actual bridge now divides the mayors of Miami and Miami-Dade, with the two local rivals taking opposite sides on whether Florida flubbed selecting an iconic design for redoing I-395 […]

May 08, 2018

Wall Street Journal | A Group Seeks to Take Foreign Currency Fluctuations Out of Miami Condo Market

A real-estate investment group has rolled out a $300 million lending business targeting foreign investors who already have made big down payments on units in Miami condominium projects but prefer […]

May 08, 2018

Curbed: Miami’s growing tech scene tries to level up

Of all the changes taking place in Miami right now, one of the least appreciated may be the region’s growth as a technology hub. Click here to read the full […]

May 01, 2018

Ocean Drive | Amenity Central

More than just an urban setting, Brickell enters its next phase offering lifestyle, culinary, and cultural components. Click Here to read the full article from Ocean Drive.

April 27, 2018

Miami Herald | Brickell area in line for two new schools but are they really needed

After a lobbying campaign by parents and powerful business interests, the upscale Brickell area will likely get not one but two new schools. Click here to read the full article […]

April 18, 2018

Construction Dive | The construction lending challenge – Why winning projects have to ‘check all the boxes’

The flow of commercial construction loans has hit a hurdle nationwide. Closed loans in 2016 totaled $491 billion, representing a 3% decline from 2015, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. […]

April 16, 2018

Inmobiliare | Financiamiento disponible para desarrollos en Miami

De acuerdo con el reporte Anual de Mercado 2016-2017 de la Autoridad de Desarrollo de Downtown Miami, el mercado de esta región llegó al punto máximo de entrega de unidades […]

April 14, 2018

Miami Herald | Frustrated Miami businesses guaranteed oversight of flagging Flagler Street reconstruction

Amid suggestions that a flagging reconstruction of Flagler Street in downtown could drag on until the end of next year, Miami commissioners on Thursday agreed to run every success, setback […]

March 26, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | Will Amazon open HQ2 in Miami Maybe, maybe not but citys profile rises CEOs say

This week’s question to South Florida CEOs who are on the Miami Herald CEO Roundtable: How do you feel about Miami’s chances for landing Amazon’s second headquarters? Even if Miami […]

March 22, 2018

Miami Today | Tech accelerator 500 startups to put East Coast Latin America hub here

500 Startups, a venture capital and tech accelerator, has chosen Miami as its second UL location, primarily to serve Latin America and the US East Coast, directors of Miami’s Downtown […]

March 21, 2018

Miami Herald | 500 Startups decides to double down on Miami opens office for Florida Latin America

In a surprise to almost no one in Miami’s startup scene, 500 Startups is putting down deeper roots in the Magic City. Click here to read full article from the Miami […]

March 21, 2018

South FL Business Journal | Silicon Valley venture capital firm to open offices in South Florida

Silicon Valley venture capital firm 500 Startups will open offices in downtown Miami. An investor in more than 2,000 companies worldwide, the firm’s expansion to South Florida is aimed at […]

March 20, 2018

BloombergTech | Miami Gets Some Money for Its Army of Tech Startups

Venture capital firm 500 Startups opened an office this month in Miami, a boost for the fledgling technology hub that’s seen companies form and then struggle to secure funding. Click […]

March 12, 2018

Miami Herald | Business Monday. CEOs wishlist for the 2 new mayors

Two major cities in Miami-Dade have new mayors: Miami Beach and Miami. What Issues would you like to see mayors Dan Gelber and Francis Suarez address this year? Click here to […]

March 08, 2018

Revista Summa | COMPANIAS MULTINACIONALES APUNTAN A MIAMI PARA LANZAR INOVACIONES DE TRANSITO

Miami, una ciudad construida sobre la expansión suburbana, es hoy un laboratorio de pruebas para compañías como Ford y Uber que están buscando nuevos métodos de tránsito para transformar el […]

March 05, 2018

WSVN | Thousands come out for Miami Herald scavenger hunt

Thousands of people were snooping around Miami and looking for clues to solve the Herald Hunt. Click here to read the full article from 7 News.

March 01, 2018

Law360 | Attys Vital As Miami Turns to Transit-Oriented Development

With the Miami area’s population climbing and available land on the decline, transit-oriented development is emerging in the market as an attractive means both for tackling the resulting challenges and […]

March 01, 2018

NBC 6 | The Herald Hunt is Back

After six years the ‘Herald Hunt’ is back! Click here to read full article from NBC 6.

February 27, 2018

Miami Herald | Miami is now Americas No 1 city for coworking

Looking for a co-working space in Miami? You’ve got options- by one measure, more than any other city in the US. Click here to read the full article from the […]

February 26, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | CEOs discuss how to deal with extreme views in the workplace

This week’s question to South Florida CEOs who are on the Miami Herald CEO Roundtable: What would you do if one of your employees began espousing extreme views in the […]

February 19, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | Added security protects staff clients

Incidents of violence over the past several years haven’t been limited to public spaces. Click here to read the full article from the Miami Herald.

February 14, 2018

Urban Land | As Art Revitalizes Urban Neighborhoods Maintaining Affordability Remains a Challenge

The notion that an active cultural milieu can have a broad-ranging economic impact is certainly not a novel concept for most real estate developers. Сlick here to read the full […]

February 12, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | CEOs Extra guards and added security measures help protect staff and clients

This week’s question to South Florida CEOs who are on the Miami Herald CEO Roundtable: Incidents of violence over the past several years haven’t been limited to public spaces. Click […]

February 07, 2018

Vida y Exito | Sur de la Florida mercado emergente para start-ups

Las autoridades de Miami y Fort Lauderdale buscan que compañias con gran capacidad de innovacion y que produzcan cambios importantes en la forma en que las personas viven, se establezca […]

February 05, 2018

Governing | All Aboard The Uncertain Future of America’s First Privately Built Railroad in Decades

Just last month, a fleet of brand-new passenger trains, painted in eye-popping colors such as magenta, azure and lime green, all with yellow accents, started carrying riders between Fort Lauderdale […]

February 05, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | CEOS Employees of all ages valued

CEOs: Employees of all ages valued. continues… Click here to read full article from the Miami Herald.

January 31, 2018

CoStar | QandA Is Downtown Miami the Best Fit for Amazon

Amazon short-listed South Florida for its coveted second headquarters, HQ2, though most analysts expect Miami to be the focal point should the online retail giant decide to move to the […]

January 30, 2018

NYT | Along Miami River Derelict Bait Shops Give Way to Luxury Condos

The $1 billion Brickell City Center, which includes a shopping center, offices, luxury condos and a hotel, opened in Miami just south of the Miami River in late 2016. Click […]

January 29, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | CEOs Planning for the new year includes team meetings goal setting and a trip to recharge

This week’s question to South Florida CEOs who are on the Miami Herald CEO Roundtable: How do you plan your new year goals and how do you encourage your employees […]

January 22, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | Rising health insurance costs affecting local companies

This week’s question to South Florida CEOs who are on the Miami Herald CEO Roundtable: How is the ongoing instability in affordable health provisions affecting your company? Click here to […]

January 22, 2018

The Real Deal | Who stands to gain if Miami wins Amazons second headquarters

Of five sites in Miami-Dade submitted in a regional bid, three are in or near Overtown, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez told The Real Deal. Click here to read the full article […]

January 19, 2018

Curbed Miami | Business leaders consider Miami just making the Amazon HQ2 cut a win

Miami officials and business leaders are celebrating just making the top-20 cut of cities that might host Amazon’s second headquarters, even if Amazon HQ2 doesn’t ultimately pan out. Click here […]

January 15, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | Automation CEOs People still needed

How is your company preparing for future Automation? Click here to read the full article from Miami Herald.

January 07, 2018

Miami Herald – Business Monday | Storms and earthquake tested some CEOs and employees resolve

We haven’t seen any direct impacts on our company as a result of the post-storm challenges. Click here to read the full article from the Miami Herald.

January 05, 2018

Miami Herald | Macys Flagler flagship will close

It watched Miami morph from outpost to urban Center. Click here to read the full article from the Miami Herald.

October 25, 2017

MHN | Downtown Miami Condo Market is Finding its Footing

After experiencing several ups and downs, the city is becoming an attractive place for investors. For the First time since 2012, the condo pipeline has more units completed than under […]

October 13, 2017

The New York Times | Downtown Miami: More Than a Gateway to the Beach

From a tourism perspective, the city of Miami has long been a gateway to Miami Beach, the sand-fringed barrier island lined in glamorous resorts. Click here to read full article.

October 01, 2017

Ocean Drive | Downtown Tonight

Long a pop-in, pop-out area for workers and corporates types, Flagler Street and Downtown are about to get a jolt of culture, dining, residences and a whole new vibe. Click […]

July 03, 2017

GlobeSt.com | Where Miami Multifamily Stands In National Rankings

MIAMI—With so many multifamily industry watchers talking about a potential rental glut, a new report is defying those opinions. In fact, the report suggests we may be facing the opposite […]

June 04, 2017

Miami Herald | How schools, trains and concerts are building up Miami’s neighborhoods

On Thursday, school’s out for summer at the Downtown Doral Charter Elementary, and its report card is packed with A’s. In only its second year of operation, the school is […]

May 31, 2017

Miami Herald | The lot on the bay at the AAA finally gets palms and benches. But its still not a park

When it has trees, grass, benches, lights and even trash bins, but it’s also Parcel B, the notoriously contested slice of bayfront public scrubland that the Miami Heat promised to […]

May 23, 2017

Miami Today | Downtown offers wish list for Miami general obligation bonds

Directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority say they are generally in favor of the City of Miami’s plan to seek a $275 million general obligation bond issue. But several added […]

May 08, 2017

Miami Herald | Its Miami vs. Miami-Dade in a fight over how to design the I395 bridge

An actual bridge now divides the mayors of Miami and Miami-Dade, with the two local rivals taking opposite sides on whether Florida flubbed selecting an iconic design for redoing I-395 […]

April 27, 2017

Miami Herald | Brickell area in line for two new schools but are they really needed

After a lobbying campaign by parents and powerful business interests, the upcale Brickell area will likely get not once but two new schools. Click here to read the full article […]

April 18, 2017

Construction Dive | The construction lending challenge – Why winning projects have to ‘check all the boxes’

The flow of commercial construction loans has hit a hurdle nationwide. Closed loans in 2016 totaled $491 billion, representing a 3% decline from 2015, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. […]

April 13, 2017

Daily Business Review | Reaching New Heights Miami’s Panorama Tower Tops Off

The Miami skyline has reached new heights with the topping off of Panorama Tower, a gargantuan 85-story skyscraper rising 868 feet over the Brickell Financial District. Click here to read […]

April 13, 2017

Miami Herald | Frustrated Miami businesses guaranteed oversight of flagging Flagler Street reconstruction

Amid suggestions that a flagging reconstruction of Flagler Street in downtown could drag on until the end of next year, Miami commissioners on Thursday agreed to run every success, setback […]

April 11, 2017

Miami Herald | Why Related pulled the plug on a new 298-unit luxury condo

A combination of Miami’s slowing luxury condo market and a landlocked location may have factored into the Related Group’s decision to cancel its planned Auberge Residences & Spa Miami condo […]

April 07, 2017

Miami Herald | Miami real estate in 7th-inning stretch

In comparison to a baseball game, the Miami real estate market “is in the seventh-inning stretch,” said Howard Lorber, chairman of Douglas Elliman. And it’s heading into extra innings, he […]

April 06, 2017

Daily Business Review | End of an Era- $236 Million Loan for Miami Condo

The latest high-rise condominium to break ground in Miami’s Brickell district has reached a significant milestone: Developer Ugo Colombo has closed on a $236 million loan for the Brickell Flatiron. […]

April 04, 2017

Miami Herald | Brickell Bridge Beating heart of downtown Miami in dire need of bypass surgery

The Brickell Avenue Bridge could be likened to the beating heart of downtown Miami, pumping traffic across the river at the very crossroads where the metropolis originated as “Sweet Water.” […]

April 04, 2017

The Real Deal | CMC nabs $236M construction loan for Brickell Flatiron

Developer Ugo Colombo has secured a $236 million construction loan for Brickell Flatiron, as condo financing continues to dry up in South Florida. Click here to read the full article […]

April 04, 2017

Bloomberg News | Miami Builder Colombo Forges Ahead With Condos Despite Slowdown

Developer Ugo Colombo has shored up financing for his latest high-end Miami condominium tower, one of the capstones to the downtown Brickell neighborhood that emerged from nowhere over the past […]

April 04, 2017

South FL Business Journal | Brickell Flatiron condo nabs $236M construction loan as sales grow

Ugo Colombo’s CMC Group has obtained a $236 million construction loan for Brickell Flatiron, giving the 64-story condo tower all the funding it should need to reach the finish line. […]

April 03, 2017

Miami Herald | The bridge that drives us mad in the middle of downtown Miami

The Brickell Avenue Bridge could be likened to the beating heart of downtown Miami, pumping traffic across the river at the very crossroads where the metropolis originated as “Sweet Water.” […]

March 28, 2017

Miami Today | Good news: more schools in works for downtown Miami

Advocates for more schools in downtown Miami – which has seen its population double over the past several years – might be encouraged by new ideas currently being circulated, and […]

March 23, 2017

Miami Agent Magazine | Average downtown Miami condo could cost $750,000 by 2025, report says

After a slowdown in 2016, the Downtown Miami condo market is expected to make a rebound this year, and will continue to do so until prices reach previously unforeseen numbers, […]

March 19, 2017

The Telegraph | What commute? How once-fusty financial districts have become hot new residential areas

Londoners take an average of 79 minutes to get to work and New Yorkers spend at least six hours travelling each week. It’s no surprise the daily commute is taking […]

March 16, 2017

Curbed Miami | Miami’s Omni Park is holding its grand opening tomorrow

Downtown Miami is getting an infusion of green space with Omni Park holding its grand opening tomorrow afternoon. Click here to read the full article from Curbed Miami.

March 16, 2017

Miami Herald | Ready or not, Miami’s Omni Park opens Friday

Omni Park, Miami’s newest experiment with guerrilla green spaces, is opening to the public Friday afternoon. Click here to read the full article from the Miami Herald.

March 13, 2017

Modern Cities | Miami’s Giant Pop Up Recreates Downtown Street

Temporary installation is the first attempt to showcase possible improvements that could transform Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami into street rivaling the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Click here to read […]

March 13, 2017

The Real Deal | Building Up Brickell

The latest wave of development in Downtown’s financial district — and the challenges ahead. Click here to read the full article from The Real Deal.

March 10, 2017

JC Magazine | Reporte Anual de Mercado Residencial de Miami

Según el reporte anual de mercado 2016-2017 de la Autoridad de Desarrollo de Downtown Miami (DDA), la incorporación de unas 3,500 unidades de condominios al downtown Miami este año, dará […]

March 08, 2017

Bradenton Herald | World’s new largest cruise ship will sail from PortMiami

The world’s new largest cruise ship is coming to Miami. At a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Miami terminal Wednesday afternoon, Miami-based Royal Caribbean International announced that its new 5,494-passenger […]

March 08, 2017

Crain’s Miami | The number of new downtown Miami condos will surge this year

Downtown Miami’s real estate market is slowing fast, just as developers are preparing to deliver the most new condos in a single year since the last bubble… Click here to […]

March 08, 2017

Miami Herald | The number of new downtown Miami condos will surge this year – and then fall

Downtown Miami’s real estate market is slowing fast, just as developers are preparing to deliver the most new condos in a single year since the last bubble — a dynamic […]

March 08, 2017

Miami Herald | World’s new largest cruise ship will sail from PortMiami’s upcoming Royal Caribbean terminal

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Miami-Dade County have reached an agreement to build one of the country’s largest cruise terminals at PortMiami and bring the cruise line’s gigantic ships to Miami. […]

March 08, 2017

South Florida Business Journal | Development authority expects Miami’s condo market to soften more as sales decline

The condo market in greater downtown Miami is expected to be soft for the next several years, with fewer deliveries of new product. But that could create opportunities for buyers, […]

March 08, 2017

The Real Deal | Downtown Miami to see surge of nearly 3,500 new condos delivered in 2017 as resale pricing falls: report

As new condo units continue to come online in 2017, resale pricing in Miami’s urban core is reporting a drop for the first time in eight years. Click here to […]

March 07, 2017

Daily Business Review | Perceived Miami Condo Slowdown Could Result in Missed Opportunity

A few of the biggest players in the Miami condominium development game have publicly declared the city’s condominium market to be heading for a potentially prolonged slowdown and are pivoting […]

March 07, 2017

The Wall Street Journal | Miami Condo Market Cools, but a Big Project Gets Financing

A sprawling, $2 billion mixed-use realestate development in what was a gritty part of downtown Miami is lining up financing despite signs the city’s real-estate market is softening. Click here […]

March 02, 2017

Miami Herald | New Yorkers’ guide to Miami: What second-home owners, investors need to know

Whether you view New York as a Miami suburb or Miami as the sixth borough, the close connection between the two is undeniable. But even as New Yorkers continue to […]

February 28, 2017

Crain’s Miami | Will Miami residents push for more public spaces?

A city-centric experiment may just become an unexpected new norm, as local residents, officials and business owners push City of Miami officials for more transit-oriented park spaces in the city’s […]

February 24, 2017

The Real Deal | Flagler Street’s multimillion-dollar facelift seeing big delays

After a year of construction, only one block of Flagler Street has been completed with new sidewalks, shade trees, lighting and blacktop. Click here to read the full article from […]

February 23, 2017

MiamiHerald.com | As downtown Miami’s Flagler Street makeover stalls, business suffers

One year ago, a national contractor started ripping up Flagler Street in downtown Miami for a much-touted, multimillion-dollar makeover designed to revitalize the city’s historic but fraying main street. Instead, […]

February 17, 2017

Time Out Miami | Your Perfect day in Downtown Miami

Looking to spend the day exploring Downtown Miami? We have you covered with an hour-by-hour itinerary packed with things to do, places to see and lots of opportunities to eat […]

February 05, 2017

The Huffington Post | Biscayne Green Should Stay Downtown

Activating Downtown is one of the golden tickets to Miami’s growth into the twenty-first century. If Biscayne Green is any idea of what can occur in the area, hope exists […]

February 01, 2017

MiamiHerald.com | It’s actually getting cheaper to rent a place in Miami, But Pembroke Pines?

It’s getting cheaper to rent an apartment in the Magic City. Rents have dipped 2.8 percent in the past year and 0.9 percent in the past month, according to a […]

January 26, 2017

Daily Business Review | Quick Biscayne Boulevard Experiment Ends, Flagler Street Work Drags On

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority conducted a pop-up experiment that put pedestrians first and vehicles second on Biscayne Boulevard, one of the main arteries cutting through the urban core. Click here […]

January 25, 2017

Daily Business Review | More Apartments Coming to Miami Than Condos

Luxury condominium developers step aside, Apartment builders are flooding downtown Miami. Click here to read the full article from the Daily Business Review.

January 15, 2017

elNuevoHerald.com | Autos ceden el paso a las personas en Biscayne Boulevard por tres semanas

La función tradicional de Biscayne Boulevard en el downtown de Miami, el vestíbulo de la ciudad, no es mucho más que la de servir de embudo para autos y camiones: […]

January 14, 2017

elNuevoHerald.com | Biscayne Green, una intervencion de espacio publico

Por un plazo de tres semanas, tres manzanas de estacionamiento debajo de la linea del Metromover que pasa por encima de Flagler Street estaran ocupadas temporalmente por plazas publicas de […]

January 12, 2017

Seeker | Miami Is Turning 101 Parking Lots Into ‘Pop Up’ Parks

At temporary green spaces around the city, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is hosting free events and entertainment, including live music, art, fitness classes and food truck events. Click here […]

January 12, 2017

WLRN | ‘Injecting Green Space’ To Make Way For Pedestrians On Biscayne Boulevard

The southernmost blocks of Biscayne Boulevard go past American Airlines Arena, the Bayside Marketplace mall and Bayfront Park. All places where people — often crowds of people — like to […]

January 11, 2017

Co.Exist | In Miami, They’re Turning Part Of A Major Road Into A Park

In the middle of a busy eight-lane street in downtown Miami, a new pop-up park is now temporarily home to a fire pit, exercise stations, a dog park, bike-share bikes, […]

January 11, 2017

The New Tropic | So what’s the point of pop-up parks like Biscayne Green?

You might have noticed something strange on Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown lately: There are people hanging out there, and they’re not tourists trying to get to Bayside. It’s because of […]

January 06, 2017

CBSMiami.com | Pop-Up Park in Downtown Miami Boasts Shops, Dog Area, Live Music

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Downtown Miami is getting their own first pop-up park – at least for the month. The Biscayne Green, located along Biscayne Boulevard in front of Bayfront Park, […]

January 06, 2017

MiamiHerald.com | Biscayne Green: A temporary public space intervention in Miami

Biscayne Green aims to make the city more friendly for pedestrians by temporarily transforming parking lots into parks in Downtown Miami. Click here to view the press clipping.

January 06, 2017

Miami Herald | A Park Pops Up On Biscayne Boulevard

Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, the city’s foyer, functions today a little more than a funnel for cars and trucks: eight or nine lanes of careening traffic and six blocks […]

January 06, 2017

Next City | Downtown Miami Pop-Up Turns Parking Into Parks

Miami is launching a 20-day instillation starting Jan. 6 to transform two medians — currently home to 101 parking spaces — into public green space, the Miami Herald reports. Click […]

January 06, 2017

South Florida Business Journal | Average Condo Rent Drops In Downtown Miami

A flood of new condo inventory in the downtown Miami market has contributed to a slight drop in the average condo leasing price. But for renters looking for significant price […]

January 05, 2017

Curbed Miami | Biscayne Green envisions a greener, more walkable downtown Miami

In a daring initiative designed to make downtown Miami greener and less car-friendly, the Miami Downtown Development Authority will launch a month-long installation starting January 6, transforming two parking medians […]

January 05, 2017

elNuevoHerald.com | Los 5 mejores conciertos gratis del mes en Downtown Miami

Downtown Miami se convierte en un auténtico centro musical a lo largo del primer mes del nuevo año, con una de las ofertas culturales más interesantes del sur de la […]

January 04, 2017

Revista Summa | Residentes y Turistas de Miami tendran una nueva razon para no usar sus autos en 2017

En enero próximo, los residentes y visitantes del Downtown miamense tendrán una nueva razón para no usar sus automóviles, cuando la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Downtown de Miami (Miami Downtown […]

January 04, 2017

The Real Deal | Take a look at a greener Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami

Beginning Friday, downtown Miami might look a little greener. The Miami Downtown Development Authority will take over 101 parking spaces and two traffic lanes of Biscayne Boulevard and turn them […]

January 03, 2017

Bloomberg | Miami’s Building Boom Shifts to Rentals After Condos Cool: Chart

Miami’s developers are accelerating construction of rental apartment buildings downtown as demand for new condominiums weakens. Click here to read the view the chart and read the full article from […]

January 03, 2017

Miami New Times | Biscayne Green Will Turn Downtown Parking Lots Into Parks

Downtown Miami will become a bit greener to kick off 2017. Biscayne Green, a pop-up park and promenade project, will transform Biscayne Boulevard into a community gathering space this week. […]

January 03, 2017

MiamiHerald.com | It’s getting cheaper to live in downtown Miami

Good news, renters: It’s getting cheaper to live in downtown Miami. As developers deliver a bounty of new condos and rental apartments in 2017, the increased supply is helping keep […]

January 03, 2017

South Florida Business Journal | Average condo rents drop in greater downtown Miami

A flood of new condo inventory into the downtown Miami market has contributed to a slight drop in the average condo leasing price. But for renters looking for significant price […]

January 03, 2017

The New Tropic | Avoid FOMO this January at the Biscayne Green

Downtown is trying something new this January: the Biscayne Green. It’s a public space pop-up where a section of Biscayne Boulevard will be transformed with parks, events, local vendors, art, […]

January 03, 2017

The Real Deal | Downtown Miami new apartments to exceed condos in 2017: DDA report

Greater Downtown Miami will see more rental apartments delivered than condominiums in 2017 for the first time ever, as developers focus on the multifamily market amid slumping condo sales, according […]

January 01, 2017

Brickell Magazine | New Horizons

After a grueling 2016, Miamians are probably wondering what this next year holds for our emerging city. The answer may surprise you. Click here to read the full article from Brickell […]

May 13, 2016

UOL Noticias Internacional | Miami deixa marasmo e vive boom residencial e comercial

Sempre era Miami Beach, uma ilha de barreira no Atlântico ensolarado, que atraía a atenção, as notícias glamourosas, os bilhões de dólares em especulação imobiliária. Click here to read the […]

May 12, 2016

Sarasota Herald-Tribune | Miami bursting with development

13,000 residential units planned or being built in former ‘ghost town’ Click here to read the full article from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

May 12, 2016

Miami Today | Tunnel plan under study for Brickell

Miami-Dade’s Metropolitan Planning Organization has named Atkins North America to study the feasibility of tunneling under the Miami River near Brickell Avenue, an idea discussed since 1965. Click here to […]

May 12, 2016

Miami Today | Shutters must come down downtown, but aid funds vanish

Ready or not, all businesses within the Downtown Development Authority’s boundaries must now remove opaque shutters or guards from doors and windows to comply with a city ordinance passed two […]

May 12, 2016

Slate | Brazil Is in a Political Crisis. Why Is Miami Feeling It?

Miami didn’t get a vote in the Brazilian Senate’s decision early Thursday morning to impeach President Dilma Rouseff, who was suspended from office and will face trial on accusations of […]

May 11, 2016

The New York Times | Miami Emerges From Gloom Into Residential and Commercial Sunlight

It was always Miami Beach, a barrier island on the sun-dappled Atlantic, that attracted the attention, the glamorous notices, the billions of dollars in real estate speculation. Click here to […]

May 11, 2016

The New York Times | Miami Emerges From Gloom Into the Sunlight

It was always Miami Beach, a barrier island on the sundappled Atlantic, that attracted the attention, the glamorous notices, the billions of dollars in real estate speculation. Click here to […]

May 04, 2016

GlobeSt.com | Miami’s Urban Core Gets Condo Alternative

As part of Miami Worldcenter’s master plan, 450 multifamily units will soon rise along northeast 7th Street in Downtown Miami. Click here to read the full article from GlobeSt.com.

May 04, 2016

Miami Today | All Aboard warns Tri-Rail’s tie-in downtown faces May 17 deadline

If all of the entities involoved in bringing Tri-Rail into downtown Miami can’t finalize financial agreements by May 17, All Aboard Florida may withdraw its offer to have commuter service […]

May 04, 2016

Skyrise Cities | Multifamily Apartment Tower to Begin Construction at Miami Worldcenter

The next segment of the transformative Miami WorldCenter development will consist of 450 multifamily apartment units. Click here to read the full article from Skyrise Cities.

May 01, 2016

Southeast Real Estate Business | Downtown Miami’s Condo Market Is Approaching Supply-Demand Equilibrium

The colossal fall of the downtown Miami condominium market in 2007 to 2008 became an emblem of excessive developer exuberance. Click here to read the full article from Southeast Real […]

April 29, 2016

The Real Deal | As condo market cools, CRE heats up in Miami’s urban core: panel

Miami’s urban core markets generated $1.2 billion in retail property sales last year, with more than half of the total occurring in Brickell, downtown and Wynwood, according to a recent […]

April 27, 2016

Miami New Times | Does Brickell Nightlife Still Belong to the Bro?

Few places in Miami are growing as fast, or as tall, as Brickell. Click here to read the full article from the Miami New Times.

April 27, 2016

Miami Today | Court decision may pave way for commuter rail downtown

Through the Florida Legislature dealt a setbacl to efforts of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) to bring Tri-Rail commuter service into downtown Miami, a recent Florida Supreme Court […]

April 23, 2016

Daily Business Review | ‘Not a Bust,’ But Miami Luxury Housing Is in Decline

South Florida’s luxury real estate market has juggled several hits. Click here to read the full article from the Daily Business Review.

April 22, 2016

Miami Herald | Despite obstacles, Tri-Rail still coming to downtown Miami in 2018

Even without the state’s help, Tri-Rail officials have found a way to finally bring the commuter trains directly to downtown Miami. Click here to read the full article from the […]

April 21, 2016

Forward Florida | Miami’s New $375 Million Train of Thought

Back in the late 1890s, when Henry Flagler extended tracks of the Florida East Coast Railway through the hinterlands of Florida down to Miami, mosquitos and water moccasins were likely […]

April 20, 2016

The Real Deal | Miami’s luxe market might be slowing, but that doesn’t mean crashing: event

There’s no doubting the numbers: Miami’s luxury residential market is seeing fewer sales this year than last. Click here to read the full article from The Real Deal.

April 20, 2016

Miami Today | Trying again for grand promenade on Biscayne Boulevard

Turned down in October for $1 million in Florida Department of Transportation funding for the Biscayne Green project to build a grand promenade on Biscayne Boulevard, Miami’s Downtown Development Authority […]

April 20, 2016

New York Post | Rental Central

Miami’s trophy real estate market has risen to global prominence in recent years, with a mind-boggling array of new high-end offerings. Click here to read the full article from the […]

April 19, 2016

Miami Today | Tunnel new weapon in Brickell Avenue Bridge jams

Directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority have come up with a new weapon in their ongoing quest to solve traffic problems associated with the Brickell Avenue Bridge. Click here to […]

April 15, 2016

Daily Business Review | Miami Moves Up in National Apartment Rent Rankings

What do Miami, Chicago and Seattle have in common? Click here to read the full article from the Daily Business Review.

April 15, 2016

Financial Times | The new high-end condos breathing life into downtown Miami

Residential developments in a traditionally less glamorous area of the city are luring investors away from the oceanfront. Click here to read the full article from the Financial Times.

April 12, 2016

Miami Herald | Miami, Palm Beach groups among Knight Cities Challenge winners

Projects to help create a gym under The Underline, a popup park along Biscayne Boulevard and a user testing group for local government technology all received funding as part of […]

April 12, 2016

Miami Today | Downtowners say they most need green space, perplexing authority

Though none of them were startling, one finding from a February study launched by Miami’s Downtown Development Authority gave rise to discussion at the group’s March meeting. Click here to read […]

April 07, 2016

CityLab Latino | Mapa: Mira en 3D la impresionante transformacion que se avecina en Miami

Los rascacielos siguen multiplicándose en el centro de la ciudad. Click here to read the full article from CityLab Latino.

April 07, 2016

Miami Today | To put pedestrians ahead of drivers, downtown agency tries mind games

To find ways to put pedestrians ahead of cars on First Street between Biscayne Boulevard and Southwest Second Avenue downtown, Miami’s Downtown Development Authority hosted a public workshop this week […]

April 06, 2016

Building Design + Construction | Interactive 3D map shows present and future Miami skyline

The Downtown Miami Interactive 3-D Skyline Map lets users see the status of every downtown office, retail, residential, and hotel project. Click here to read the full article from Building Design […]

April 06, 2016

CityLab | This 3D Map Shows the Imminent Transformation of Miami’s Skyline

High-rises continue to mushroom in the city’s booming downtown. Click here to read the full article from CityLab.

April 06, 2016

Mansion Global | Visualizing Miami’s Future

New interactive map keeps tabs on the city’s continuous development. Click here to read the full article from Mansion Global.

April 06, 2016

Miami Herald | New 3D map showcases Miami’s skyline

With 100 gleaming towers in various stages of development, the Miami Downtown Development Authority launched on Tuesday an interactive 3D map of the downtown skyline that showcases the area’s present […]

April 05, 2016

MiamiHerald.com | Interactive 3D map showcases downtown Miami skyline

With 100 gleaming towers in various stages of development, the Miami Downtown Development Authority launched on Tuesday an interactive 3D map of the downtown skyline that showcases the area’s present […]

April 05, 2016

Next City | Interactive Map Plays With Miami Skyline

Rapidly developing, densifying cities like Seattle and Miami are seeing their skylines transform year by year, as new high-rises gobble up the sky. Click here to read the full article from […]

April 05, 2016

The Next Miami | Downtown Development Authority Releases 3D Map To Help Visualize Future Skyline

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority has launched a Downtown Miami Interactive 3-D Skyline Map, which outlines 116 projects either proposed, under construction or recently completed. Click here to read the full article […]

April 05, 2016

The Real Deal | Check out this interactive map of downtown Miami’s skyline

The real estate cycle has been fruitful for downtown Miami’s skyline, with developers proposing and breaking ground on new projects seemingly every other month. Click here to read the full article […]

April 05, 2016

Curbed Miami: Miami DDA Launched Interactive 3-D Skyline Map of New Developments

Track the new projects popping up around Miami… Click here to read the article from Curbed Miami.

April 04, 2016

GlobeSt.com | Planning Begins For ‘Complete Streets’ Makeover

One of downtown Miami’s busiest busy streets may soon become a lot more user-friendly. Click here to read the full article from GlobeSt.com.

April 01, 2016

Florida Trend | “A Surge of Residents and Businesses”

Downtown Miami’s residential population has doubled since 2000. Click here to read the full article from Florida Trend.

April 01, 2016

Invest: Miami 2016 | Vibrant neighborhoods

Greater density is building in Miami-Dade’s infill areas, which are seeing big investments and dramatic revitalization. Click here to read the full article from Invest: Miami 2016.

April 01, 2016

Real Estate Hoy | Así Avanza La Construcción En El “Downtown Miami”

El Centro de Miami es la zona con más nueva construcción y planeación de desarrollo inmobiliario del Sur de la Florida y se ha desarrollando al ritmo y variantes del […]

April 01, 2016

The Real Deal | A seismic shift in foreign buyers?

On Dec. 1, 2015, Argentine journalist Jorge Lanata and his wife Sara Elizabeth Stewart Brown bought a three-bedroom, three-bath room unit at Asia, on Brickell Bay Boulevard, for $2.6 million. […]

April 01, 2016

The Real Deal | Survival of the fittest

Completing Brickell Flatiron has become Ugo Colombo’s main mission. Click here to read the full article from The Real Deal.

April 01, 2016

Women’s Wear Daily | High Stakes in South Florida: In Focus – Downtown

Slower to take shape, downtown got a boost from the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Perez Art Museum Miami and the upcoming Frost Museum of Science and 1000 […]

April 01, 2016

Invest: Miami 2016 | Active citizenry

Greater civic engagement is a mark of Miami-Dade’s growing sophistication. Click here to read the full article from Invest: Miami 2016.

April 01, 2016

Invest: Miami 2016 | Better connectivity

Investments in public transit and sustained growth in passenger air traffic bolster connectivity in Miami-Dade. Click here to read the full article from Invest: Miami 2016.

April 01, 2016

Invest: Miami 2016 | Maturing ecosystem

High-profile events and increased venture capital are among the makers of growth in Miami-Dade’s tech hub. Click here to read the full article from Invest: Miami 2016.

April 01, 2016

Invest: Miami 2016 | Peak performance

Despite a strong dollar and saturating condominium market, the industry saw high spending and much foreign investment. Click here to read the full article from Invest: Miami 2016.

April 01, 2016

Invest: Miami 2016 | Ready, set, grow

Miami-Dade is finding a place in the international art market. Click here to read the full article from Invest: Miami 2016