First Presbyterian Church historic boundary reduction
Summary
The board voted to shrink the church's 2003 historic designation from the full three-acre bayfront parcel to just the 1949 sanctuary, reclassifying the school annex and parking lot as non-contributing. That clears the way for a Foster and Partners tower behind the church, which Icon Brickell neighbors fought hard to stop.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 19
- Last 30 days
- 19
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The church stands to receive a major payment from its development partnership; neighbors note the city's TDR program was never used as an alternative.
The growing congregation gains funding and new facilities while keeping its sanctuary.
Icon Brickell neighbors say they lose views, tree canopy, and board oversight of the annex and parking lot.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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