Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Miami Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in parks rec
North Beach West Lots Park Master Plan
The committee receives bi-monthly updates on North Beach code enforcement cases and the Master Plan Quality of Life matrix. Ongoing oversight of neighborhood conditions in North Beach.
Cultural Currents five-year cultural master plan
The city's first comprehensive cultural master plan, Cultural Currents, is up for review — the committee could recommend adoption to the Mayor and Commission.
Sister Cities Committee's national arts and culture award
The Sister Cities Committee will receive a certificate for winning Sister Cities International's 70th Anniversary Homecoming Award for innovation in arts and culture — a national honor for a local volunteer committee.
North Shore Library Relocation and Future Land Use
As the North Shore Branch Library prepares to relocate to the new 72nd Street Community Center, residents and officials are debating how to use the vacated property. Proposals favor expanding the adjacent park horizontally to create more open green space as North Beach densifies.
Restoration of Senior Programming, Clean Miami Beach, and Police Outreach Funding
The Commission restored funding for quarterly senior events, senior field trips, Clean Miami Beach environmental efforts, and police hate-crime prevention outreach.
North Beach Community Center Open Space and Art Integration
The board reviewed updated site plans for the North Beach Community Center, adding community seating and confirming the mural color scheme for the parking garage screen.
South Pointe Park Playground Upgrades
South Pointe Park's children's playground is getting a major upgrade with marine-themed equipment, extra swings, and monkey bars funded by the 2022 GO bond.
Municipal Rooftop Activation for Sports and Recreation
Partnering with Padel X to build a nine-court padel facility on top of the G5 municipal parking garage activates an underutilized city asset and meets high public demand for racquet sports.