History

Kirk Nielsen, "Vote for Culture" miami New Times (2004) ***

 Vote for CultureWhat exactly does that mean? Today we know it means that two museums will receive hundreds of millions of dollars to build hulking structures in a waterfront park. But on November 2, most people had no clueBy Kirk Nielsen 

Jose Luiz Jimenez, "On the Block," Miami New Times (2000)

 On the Block In an act of audacious short-sightedness, Miami is offering its finest bayfront property to the highest bidderBy Jose Luis Jiménez 

Oct 5, 2006 Miami New Times. No Wham! No Bam! No Thank you MAM by Rob Jordan and Joanne Green

 No Wham! No Bam! Thank You, MAM”Maybe it's more news than the paper can digest"By Rob Jordan  and  JOANNE GREENPublished: October 5, 2006

Dover Kohl Study of Urban Miami and the Surrounding Area of Overtown/Park West

See the link under Bicentennial Park at the follolwing website:http://www.doverkohl.com/main_st.htmlDover Kohl was involved in the second charrette held by the city of Miami in February 2001 at which more than 350 peple participated. 

Timeline

  • 1897 Royal Palm gardens are created primarily for guests alongside the Royal Palm Hotel. A park, used by locals for baseball is created north of the hotel.
  • 1905 Florida Supreme Court rules in favor of Miami residents led by Judge Worley and gives bayfront land to the people of Miami for public park use.

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