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Attorneys John Shubin and Jeffrey Bass argue that any pending waterfront project that has been granted "design bonuses" increasing its size should be put to a citywide vote. Here's a list of development projects that could be affected, according to the city's planning department: *Ocean Parcel, Ocean Drive and Biscayne...

By Ted B. Kissell and Hortense Leon

March 12, 1998

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Attorneys John Shubin and Jeffrey Bass argue that any pending waterfront project that has been granted "design bonuses" increasing its size should be put to a citywide vote. Here's a list of development projects that could be affected, according to the city's planning department:

*Ocean Parcel, Ocean Drive and Biscayne Street (two proposals)
*101-115 Ocean Dr.
*520-540 West Ave.
*The Parkshore South Beach, West Avenue and Fourteenth Street
*Venetian Tower, 20 Venetian Way (on Belle Isle)
*The Fontainebleau Hilton, 4441 Collins Ave.
*The Westin Resort, 4833 Collins Ave.
*The Flamingo Hotel, 5857 Collins Ave.
*6000 Indian Creek Dr.
*The Carillon Hotel, 6801 Collins Ave.

Ted B. Kissell

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