Urban Renewal

Dude, Where's My Food Truck?

Addonis Parker: Earthly Addonis

Video: Despite Crime, Some Hipster Kids Are (a little too) Fearless in Overtown

Gentrification is a funny thing. And by "funny," we mean totally horrifying.In Miami, it beckons wealthy club kids to traipse around the ghetto like a college dorm. Park West/Overtown used to be known for its crumbling buildings and crack houses. Now it's the kind of place penniless neighbors roll t ... More >>

Miami World Center Front Man Marc Roberts Files Bankruptcy

via City of Miami CRAMiami World Center ProjectBack in 2006, New Jersey boxing promoter-turned-South Florida real estate mogul Marc Roberts was the face of the largest urban renewal project in the country. It was called the Miami World Center , and it was supposed to transform a rundown ghetto into ... More >>

Ice Cube’s Sidekick

via City of Miami CRAMiami World Center ProjectBack in 2006, New Jersey boxing promoter-turned-South Florida real estate mogul Marc Roberts was the face of the largest urban renewal project in the country. It was called the Miami World Center , and it was supposed to transform a rundown ghetto into ... More >>

Miami real estate tycoon Edward Falcone ditches the ghetto and his kid

via City of Miami CRAMiami World Center ProjectBack in 2006, New Jersey boxing promoter-turned-South Florida real estate mogul Marc Roberts was the face of the largest urban renewal project in the country. It was called the Miami World Center , and it was supposed to transform a rundown ghetto into ... More >>

Manny's Cabinet Rivals

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Trial For New Marlins Stadium Starts Next Week

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Wynwood Residents Fight Gentrification

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Whining in Wynwood

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

R.I.P. Hilly Kristal, founder of CBGB's

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

No Protests at Super Bowl Time, Baby!

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Tours of Shame

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

The Square Egg

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Röyksopp

The Understanding (Astralwerks)

Letters from the Issue of March 24 , 2005

Nightclub shuffle, Overtown hustle, Wynwood bustle

Letters from the Issue of July 29 - August 4, 2004

Nightclub shuffle, Overtown hustle, Wynwood bustle

Out with the Old

Artists are helping to revitalize Miami, but danger looms ahead

BEST PLACE TO BUMP INTO A DRUNKEN SAILOR

Scotty's Landing

Curtains for the Alliance Cinema?

The Beach's headquarters for alternative film is in dire straits, owing to an unfriendly landlord and the new megaplex down the block

Mr. Bailey's Neighborhood: Part 2

The private affairs of Miami's housing boss, Herbert Bailey, attract more attention -- from public corruption investigators

Mr. Bailey's Neighborhood

Miami's northeast side is in trouble, and city housing boss Herbert Bailey has eagerly pitched in to help. Personally. On his own time. With his own money. An investigation is underway.