Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Doral public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development
Streamlined Administrative Development Approvals
Doral is considering a new permit process that allows certain minor work to skip the full building permit routine. It aims to cut red tape for small projects while keeping city oversight in check.
Miami International Mall Redevelopment (Greystar Project)
Doral is creating a new land use and zoning designation specifically for regional shopping malls over 15 acres, allowing them to integrate residential housing. This is being applied immediately to a 25.61-acre property by Greystar at 1603 and 1625 NW 107th Avenue.
Cedeco 41 Commercial Development & Gas Station
Residents from the nearby Hawks Nest community raised strong health, traffic, and noise concerns regarding a new commercial plaza featuring a pharmacy, retail shops, and a gas station on NW 41st Street.
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Updates
Doral is overhauling its comprehensive plan to guide future growth, housing, parks, and infrastructure over the coming decades. The changes incorporate new state-mandated elements like private property rights and economic development.
Publix at Doral Plaza Redevelopment and Parking Variances
Publix is modernizing its 39-year-old shopping plaza on NW 41st Street, which includes demolishing old retail space and reconfiguring the parking lot. While the project reduces total parking spaces from 521 to 445, developers and city staff noted that the new spaces will meet modern size standards, eliminating tiny, unusable spots.
Doral Central Park Parking Garage & Recreation Area
The city is moving forward with a $34 million multi-level parking garage featuring rooftop pickleball courts and community event spaces at Doral Central Park. Funded through debt issuance rather than property tax hikes, officials expect the project to generate significant long-term revenue.
Doral Concourse Mixed-Use Redevelopment
The council approved land use changes, rezoning, and a site plan to add nearly 20,000 square feet of restaurant space to an existing office building at 8400 NW 36th Street, enhancing walkability near CityPlace Doral.