February — 2022

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Urbanism

What Has 2022 in Store for Downtown Miami?

Downtown Miami will be reinvigorated in 2022 as ongoing projects are completed, and much-needed infrastructure provides the framework for…

Health

COVID-19: Five Prognostications for 2022

Zoom magnifies your face, your droopy eyelids and undereye bags… E-self-consciousness will continue to mark an increase in cosmetic…

Commentary

Developers versus Residents’ Interests

The Related Group proposes demolishing College Park Garage to build a high-rise. Related sold Downtown Lofts 1 and 2, bastions of the…

Spotlight

Social-Minded Entrepreneur

Philippe Houdard is the CEO and co-founder of Pipeline Workspaces, a high-design space used by a diverse community of companies, ranging…

Neighborhood

Downtown Streets Were Made for Walking

A walking tour along the most architectural diverse neighborhood in Miami.

Business

Hot! Hot! Is It?

Speaking of Real Estate with Realtor Cristina Palomo

History

Who Was Henry Flagler?

Rockefeller approached Henry Flagler. He gave Rockefeller $100,000 for 25% of his new oil refinery…

Transportation

Brightline inches closer to Orlando, but recurring accidents make safety a must.

The message is simple: look, listen, live. Or respect traffic laws and signals around crossings.

MiamiCentral Boasts a Roster of Famed International Chefs

Also, famed tenants like NBA Champion Dwayne Wade who is bringing 800° Woodfired Kitchen.

Eat & Drink

Who Made the February List?

“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” ― Julia Child.

Review: La Cañita: Great Food, Ocean Breeze, Live Music, the Décor — Evocative of a Rum Distillery.

Bayside Marketplace is Miami’s number one tourist destination. As such, it epitomizes socioeconomic, ethnic and generational diversity…

Cultural Compass

Miami Film Festival

This year’s festival opens with Spain’s Oscar contender, the critically acclaimed comedy The Good Boss (El Buen Patrón), starring Javier…

Do you come here often?

A poem. The year 2095 the city of New York is quiet at street level few vehicles travel on roads… Everybody has access to a fleet of personal…

Dear Evan Hansen

The musical sensation premiers at the Arsht Center with a cast led by Miami native Stephen Christopher Anthony in the title role. February 15–20, 2022. Dorothea…

News in Brief

Former Police Chief Acevedo Sues City and Commissioners

Artificial Intelligence at Miami Dade College

Board Of Education Misspells Transparency

Commentary

Miami-Dade County Redistricting District 5

Summary by Nora Vinas

Scooter Operator Accountability

5 out of the 7 Scooter companies have been suspended, leaving only two (2) active. By James Torres.

Downtown Issues

Former Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado interviews Downtown News’ Raul Guerrero for HOY, MEGAT TV.