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Please go to our webpage www.uel.org where our blog has been moved. Thank you!

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Subrata Basu received an Urban Environment League Orchid Award for Lifetime Achievement Planning/Regional Issues:Subrata Basu, architect, planner and artist, left the planning jungle of South Florida to join the Peace Corps in Belize. His 34 years in public service included time as Community Redevelopment Director of South Miami and his last position as Assistant Director for Planning at the

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Big Support: Norman Braman has written all County Commissioners in support of scenicmiamidade.org and opposing Comm Bruno Barreiro's legislation to let cities opt out completely of county sign ordinance; he also requested that Comm. Barreiro withdraw the legislation. (see letter also TAKE ACTION on this issue before Wednesday.) Big Victory: Federal Highway Administration rebukes Miami for

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Major environmental and civic groups in Miami are asking the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to slow down the environmental permitting process for the proposed Port of Miami deep dredge project to assure the utmost protection for the fragile natural resources of Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, and even the Florida Keys.Seagrass beds, coral reefs and water quality will be impacted by

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Emilie Young received a posthumous 2011 Orchid Award for Environmental Excellence:Emilie Young’s commitment to preserving the natural heritage of South Florida is a model for all of us. Under her leadership, the County’s Environmentally Endangered Land Program acquired and maintained nearly 18,000 acres of rockridge pineland, tropical hardwood hammocks, freshwater and coastal wetlands. This

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Pictured: UEL Treasurer Barbara Falsey, Paula's husband Tom receiving the award, Mark Woerner her supervisor at Miami Dade County and Sonia Succar, UEL Co-President.On June 15th, Paula Church was presented with the 2011 UEL Orchid Award:Paula Church was one of the quiet and forceful soldiers in the fight for good planning in Miami Dade County. Her commitment to the environment and sound public

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James Murley received the 2011 UEL Orchid Award for Lifetime Achievement for Planning/Regional Issues:For a lifetime of leadership in the State of Florida promoting growth management and environmental protection. He has demonstrated that economic development can be furthered by combatting urban sprawl at the same time. He is providing a legacy that needs to be restored, not dismantled.James

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Eric Buermann was presented with a 2011 Orchid Award by UEL Vice President Ernie Martin for being a Champion at Protecting Florida's Water:Attorney Eric Buermann was appointed to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board by Governor Charlie Crist and he quickly became the Chairman of the Board. During that same period he was the chairman of the Miami River Commission. He left an

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Grace Solares was presented with the UEL Orchid Award for Best Neighborhood Activist by Mayor Tomas Regalado:Grace Solares was one of the founders of Miami Neighborhoods United, a coalition of 21 City of Miami Neighborhood Associations. She now serves as their President. She has been a champion for residential neighborhoods in the new City of Miami zoning code “Miami 21.” Grace is making sure

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The UEL Board of Directors want to congratulate Carlos Gimenez, the new mayor of Miami Dade County. We are looking forward to working with him on many issues in the future.

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We were pleased to present a UEL Orchid Award to Harry Horgan for Environmental Restoration:Harry Horgan has been an important member of the South Florida community through his extraordinary programs focused on improving the lives of individuals with physical, developmental and economic challenges. His mission has extended to include the importance of environmental protection by incorporating the

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In an editorial Saturday, the Miami Herald weighed in on putting dredge fill from the port tunnel on Virginia Key:In January, the city of Miami signed an agreement with Miami Access Tunnel, the company in charge of the massive project, allowing it to deposit up to 55,000 cubic yards of material displaced from the drilling preparation and drilling itself on Virginia Key’s northwest coast. In

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Left to Right: Beba Mann, Sonia Succar, Enid Pinkney, Jennifer Balfe, Tony Garcia, Stephanie Cornejo, Marisa Fortunati, Jennifer Garcia, Greg Bush.In the rear: Ernie Martin, Frank Rollason, Roger Horne and Thorn Grafton.Not pictured: Barbara Falsey, Nancy Liebman, Albert Ruder, Paul Schwiep, Fran Bohnsack and John Van Leer.

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Pictured above are UEL Treasurer Babara Falsey and Deputy Director of Parks, Alex Munoz. Munoz accepted the award presented to Howard Gregg, his predecessor at Parks and Recreation. This was the copy from the award he received for "Lifetime Achievement in Planning":Howard Gregg’s contributions to the Miami Dade County Park and Recreation system over his 34 year career are too numerous to mention.

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• County Committee defers to 7/13, wants a compromise. See summary. • New Alert - City of Miami Commission, 6/23, vacant storefronts plastered with ads in neighborhoods, tell them to vote "no" or amend drastically. Please go to our site and then click "take action" to voice your objections.

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The Onions and Orchids, Urban Environment League event, was a success. Almost 100 people came downtown to Villa 221 to watch the awards.We will highlight some of the award winners, and post pictures from the event, here on the UEL blog, over the next few weeks. We wanted to start with a members of our Board of Directors, Tony Garcia:Tony Garcia has been an instrumental force in opening up the

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On Wednesday, June 15, 2011, the Urban Environment League will host its sixth annual Orchids & Onions Award Presentation. This event has been widely acclaimed at recognizing individuals in the community who have been instrumental in initiating projects and campaigns which enhance Miami-Dade's natural and built environment. The awards, which are given out as orchids, will recognize such

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The six workshops identified below are scheduled in place of the annual DCA Growth Management Implementation Workshop held in June. These regional workshops are FREE of charge. Please make plans to attend and listen to Secretary Buzzett and staff discuss the 2011 Legislative Session and its impact on the Department of Community Affairs and the state's growth management programs. To register,

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There will be a candidate's forum in Kendall.East Kendall Homeowners Association (EKHO)has invitedCarlos Gimenez and Julio Robainato a candidates forum Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011Location: Dice House10000 S. W. 82 AvenueTime: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Officers (bold-new proposed board of directors)Jennifer BalfeFran BohnsackGreg BushStephanie CornejoBarbara FalseyMarisa FortunatiAnthony GarciaJennifer GarciaThorn GraftonAlbert Harum-AlvarezRoger HorneNancy Liebman Beba Sardiña MannErnest MartinEnid Pinkney Albert RuderPaul Schwiep Irene SecadaJohn Van LeerFrank RollasonAdvisory BoardRoger CarltonJeremy GlazerViolette SproulSonia Succar

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UEL's 6th Annual Orchids & Onions location has moved to the beautiful new downtown space VILLA 221 on Wednesday, June 15th at 6pm. The location is: 221 NE 17th Street, just West of the old OMNI complex. Double click to open the invite in a larger version.Please tell your friends about this new location.

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The photo above is from google maps. This billboard has been the subject of an ongoing lawsuit. The building is empty and its revenue comes from its use as a billboard.According to ">reporter Andres Viglucci who has been following the case:Now an appeals court has handed the county a clear-cut victory that may put an end to the legal fracas, ruling that the signs must come down.The decision by a

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Urban Environment League’sOrchids & Onions Award Presentation and Annual MeetingWednesday - June 15th - 6 pm Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Overlooking Biscayne Bay 2990 South Bayshore DrivePlease join us for some fun/networking at our 6 pm Cocktail Hour Award presentation to follow at 7 pm Hors d’ oeuvres and Cocktails (cash bar) $15 Donation At Door - RSVP uelinfo@bellsouth.net or call: 786 472-

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There will be a runoff 06/28/2011 in Miami-Dade County between the two top vote getters, Julio Robaina (Mayor of Hialeah) and Carlos Gimenez (County Commissioner). Only one charter change question passed: There is a 2 year limit before officials can lobby the County.The election in district 7 is on hold. A third candidate had tried to register but was told he was too late even though some of

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About 50 people came to hear the District 7 Candidates Julio Robaina of South Miami and Xavier Suarez speak on the issues at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club last night. Mr. Suarez was a former Mayor of the City of Miami. Julio Robaina was a State Representative. Stephen Stock, investigative reporter for CBS 4 was the moderator. In the video Xavier Suarez starts with his view of the UDB line and

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According to a recent Miami Herald Report, Charter Changes proposed by County Commissioner are getting luke-warm support form the community:"Six charter proposals begrudgingly placed on the May 24 ballot by Miami-Dade County commissioners are getting an equally unenthusiastic reception among voters, according to a new poll, which ranks corruption in county government as the No. 1 local problem

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There was a contest for a design for a floating stage at Marine Stadium. Architectural writer Beth Dunlop wrote about the competition: The Miami Marine Stadium Floating Stage Competition, which concluded last week, could teach us lots of lessons about ideas and dreams. The energy that radiated from the 90 entries, one more exuberant than the last,

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This is a comprehensive wrap-up of the Florida legislative session from the Saint Petersblog. Will 2011 become known as the Saggy Pants Session:SAGGY PANTS (Passed): Requires school boards to prohibit students from wearing clothes that show their underwear or body parts, and imposes punishment up to in-school suspension. (HB 61/SB 228)The UEL's biggest disappointment was the gutting of growth

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Miami Neighborhoods United &The Urban Environment LeagueInvite You To A DebateFor County Commission District 7Candidates Julio Robaina and Xavier Suarez Moderator: Stephen Stock Investigative Reporter CBS 4 The Coconut Grove Sailing Club2990 South Bayshore DriveCoconut GroveWednesday, May 186:30 pm(There is Food and Drink Available at the club.)Doors open at 6pm

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Julio Robaina, Mayor of Hialeah, has refused to go before the Miami Herald for their interview of Mayoral Candidates. He stated in part, in a letter to the Editorial Board:Despite all efforts to make certain that your journalists and editors have accurate information regarding the false allegations that have been launched against me or key facts about me or my candidacy, The Miami Herald

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The aim is to make Miami more bicycle friendly. According to the Miami Herald:...their arrival signals that Miami is getting more serious about making room for cyclists.The Royal Netherlands embassy in Washington has dispatched three of the famously bike-friendly country’s top experts on “cycling as transportation’’ to Miami, where they will spend three days figuring out how to turn the city’s

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Call your Representative TODAY to vote NO onHB 991 Environmental Permitting by Rep. Patronis scheduled for a floor vote tomorrow (Friday, April 29) This bill is a developer’s grab bag of bad ideas that will:Deprive citizens of due process when they try to challenge permits that will hurt the environment Shift the burden of proof to citizens in challenges rather than leaving it with the applicant

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 Chairman Martinez and Commissioner Bell to host town hall meeting on the proposed Charter reformTuesday, April 26, 2011 Chairman Joe A. Martinez and Commissioner Lynda Bell are inviting Miami-Dade residents to attend a town hall meeting on the proposed Miami-Dade Home Rule Charter amendments. Attendees will be able to share their input on changes they would like to see in the Charter and the

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The UEL has scheduled our annual meeting on Wednesday, June 15th. We are planning on having it at the Coconut Grove Sailing club. The UEL gives out its annual Orchids and Onions awards on that date. We hope you will save the date!

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">The Miami Herald reported:The Republican-controlled Florida House handed business interests and Gov. Rick Scott a victory Thursday by passing legislation that would lift most state controls over urban sprawl, leaving it up to local governments to deal with that issue.And:"We are taking a step back," acknowledged Rep. Chris Dorworth, R-Lake Mary. "We are saying that we trust the local

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">According to the Miami Herald: Miami commissioners may vote on Thursday to settle a lawsuit with an outdoor advertising company that could prove to be a windfall for the city. Commissioner Carollo called the settlement agreement "Blackmail."

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Take Action Now The Miami City Commission meets this Thursday, April 21, to consider an emergency billboard ordinance amendment (to be adopted on one reading) and two resolutions which favor more billboards in Miami. The “emergency” cited is a pending state bill which limits the city to no more than a $500 permit fee for any outdoor advertisement, including billboards, murals and “media towers.

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Friends of Marine Stadium have announced that the awards for the Floating Stage Design will be presented at the Rusty Pelican on Monday May 2nd.5:30 - 6:30 Cocktail Hour and Entries Displayed6:30 - 7:30 3 Course Dinner $307:30 - 9:00 Award Presentation

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Tonight:Democracy for America 7pm IBEW, Union Hall, 1657 NW 17th AvenueRSVP dfamiami@gmail.com_________Friday - April 29th:Miami Voice PAC Katy Sorenson Moderator6pmLocation: Sugarcane's Raw Bar, 3252 Northeast 1st Avenue _________Monday - May 2nd:Kendall Federation of Homeowners7pmKendall Village Center, 8625 SW 124 Avenue_________Wednesday - May 4th:Downtown Bay Forum Luncheon11:30am

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The ACLU has asked the City of Homestead to investigate charges that County Commissioner Lynda Bell stopped the Fuego Cuban Music Festival that was to be held at the racetrack. She said she did not stop the concert but the Miami Herald reported that:Before the concert in Homestead could take place, Bell told Miami’s Radio Caracol (1260 AM) on Feb. 7 that she would do “everything within my power

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In addition to the Miami Herald editorial below, there was a last minute addition:They added ....the elimination of any recourse to a voter challenge that would allow you to vote at the poll. In other words, they if you’re in line at the polls, and someone challenges your right to vote, you have no choice but to vote by provisional ballot which often go uncounted. ---------Miami Herald: Another

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Opportunity for ACTion We are ALL Responsible for Florida's Economic Security The Taxpayer Bill of Rights, aka TABOR (HJR 7221), is moving swiftly through the Florida House and is expected to be heard in the House Appropriations Committee tomorrow, April 12th, at 9 AM. This legislation is identical to SJR 958, which has already been passed by the Senate.   TABOR has been brought up and defeated

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Dear Friends: This is a call to action in regard to a new billboard ordinance and two resolutions coming before Miami City Commission this Thursday April 14 either in late morning or early afternoon. Here’s what we are asking that you do: 1) Go to Scenic Miami Dade and then click “take action.” You can add to the message we have up on the web – we have provided a short message: “stop adding

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Florida is a treasure which we have the privilege of enjoying with the responsibility to preserve and enhance that treasure for future generations. - Former Senator Bob Graham AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM YOUR UEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:To All Those Interested in Fair Growth and Good Planning in Greater Miami:The Urban Environment League calls on you to speak out against fast track legislation that

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Bob Graham column: The sad state of our state (reprinted from the St. Pete Times)Bob Graham, the former Florida governor who also served in the U.S. Senate, wrote a column for the St. Petersburg Times.As the Legislature enters its second half, there has emerged a disturbing pattern of ignoring many of Florida's core values. Over the last half-century these values have given Florida government —

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Call today - April 7, 2011Dear Smart Growth/Conservation Advocate:As you know, Florida's growth management process is in for the fight of its life.  We firmly believe that the only thing that can make a difference this 2011 session is a major public outcry over efforts to dismantle growth management in Florida. The Tropical Audubon Society is reaching out to smart growth and conservation

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SB1570 will end a 15 year old requirement that billboard companies pay for state owned trees destroyed along our roadways. The bill also reduces the current requirement to surrender TWO nonconforming billboard permits for each new billboard view zone created by chopping down our publicly owned trees on our right of way. Billboard Regulations; Revises requirements for an application for a permit

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People line up for free boat rides down the river.Cara Capp of Clean Water Action shows off her booth.Horacio Stuart Aguirre, Head of the Miami River Commission.The function was crowded at lunchtime.Here is our own President, Fran Bohnsack pictures at the Miami River Marine Group exhibition.Fort Dallas in Lummus Park...across the street from the festivities -- approximate age 1840's, used as

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FPL wanted to put wind turbines near its St. Lucie reactors. The neighbors stopped the project, more content to live near the nuclear reactors than the tall wind turbines.The New York Times reported that two groups have filed suit in New York to remove a bike path:But some supporters of high-profile green projects like these say the problem is just plain old Nimbyism — the opposition by residents

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I wanted to give UEL members advance notice of next Monday night's Listen305 radio show on 880 AM. At 7 pm, Norman Braman and Maurice Ferré will join my guest host Obdulio Piedra and myself, for a discussion on reform and recalls in Miami-Dade. Email me, or post your questions at Listen305.com. And please do listen and call in on Monday night at 7.Thanks,Albert Harum-Alvarez(Albert Harum-Alvarez

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Phillip and Patricia Frost have given $35 million to the Science Museum to help pay for the new home of the museum in Bicentennial Park.According to an article in ">Saturday's Miami Herald:Combined with other pledges totaling $25 million, the Frosts’ gift gets the museum more than halfway to meeting its $100 million goal for private funding, and provides the campaign with the credibility and

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">The Miami Herald reported that County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez wants 2 charter changes proposed by the Miami Dade County Commission last week, tossed from the ballot. They are:...one that asks voters to end the strong mayor form of county government instituted in 2007 ...one that asks voters to impose 12-year term limits on commissioners starting next year, coupled with pay increases and a

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Monday, March 28 · 7:00pm - 8:00pmLocation,880 AM Radio, 880TheBiz.com, Listen305.com "There are none so blind as those who will not see." —Jonathan SwiftMr. Swift must have met the Miami-Dade County Commission. Never to be outdone, the Commission was even more tone-deaf, more arrogant and more childish yesterday than ousted Mayor Alvarez and Commissioner Seijas were during their recall elections

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With the removal of County Commissioner Natacha Seijas and County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, we will be having an election to fill these 2 seats on May 24th. Less talked about, County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez will be running for Mayor. He will have to resign very soon to run and that will open up his Brickell/Coral Gables/Coconut Grove/Key Biscayne seat. We have many UEL Members from this district.

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The Urban Environment League wishes Subrata Basu well in the Peace Corps. He has played a role on UEL issues having to do with the UDB line for many years. He was the Assitant Planning Director in the County's Planning Department before he retired recently. Andres Viglucci reported:Basu has championed the creation of denser, pedestrian-friendly centers inside the county’s urban boundary to

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In reaction to the nuclear reactor crisis unfolding in Japan, the US is taking a second look at nuclear reactor safety. The Miami Herald has been publishing a series of articles on the subject. In the article titled Despite approval, critics question new Turkey Point reactor design. Former UEL member questions the safety of the new reactor design chosen for Turkey Point:Mark Oncavage,

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County Commissioner Joe Martinez put this on the Agenda of the Recreation & Cultural Affairs Committee and it passed. It will soon go before the entire County Commission:RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR’S DESIGNEE TO PREPARE AND ISSUE A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWERS IN CERTAIN PARKS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REVENUE TO PARK

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It has been an honor and privilege to serve this community for the past 35 years. The voters have spoken and a time of healing and reconciliation must now begin. No matter which side of the recall issue, one thing is certain: we all care very deeply about this community. A professional management team remains in place in Miami-Dade County government and I know they will work hard to ensure the

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Business as usual has been stopped in the County because of the recall elections taking place today. Meetings were cancelled and few decisions have been made.Mayor Carlos Alvarez and County Commissioner Natacha Seijas are facing the recall election. Norman Braman has funded the recall against the Mayor. The PAC Miami Voice has been funding the recall effort against the Commissioner.

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These were the Charter Review Recommendations submitted to the County Commission in 2008. They did not enact the recommendations. Norman Braman is now focused on Charter changes. Below is the executive summary of the recommendations presented to the Commission in 2008:Executive SummaryThe Miami-Dade Charter Review Task Force (CRTF) has accomplished its charge, and adopted its eighteen (18) final

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Our Florida. Our Future was recommended to us by a UEL member.Our Florida. Our Future. is a multi-year effort to envision the future of Florida and includes three major thrusts: develop a scenario planning process, engage at least 4 million Floridians in this discussion, and support both the scenarios and the civic engagement efforts with appropriate research, data collection and policy

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Today in the Miami Herald it was reported by Craig Pittman that Governor Rick Scott wants to curtail the State Growth Management agency, merging it with the Department of Environmental Protection, reducing its budget and eliminating much of their staff.The UEL has long supported the Department of Community of Affairs and would be against any of these moves that negatively effect growth management

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Former County Commissioner Katy Sorenson announced in the Miami Herald today, the launch of The Good Government Initiative. She said:The Good Government Initiative will provide a venue for early-career elected officials throughout the South Florida region to develop leadership skills and to hone their ability to practice good governance. It will provide a forum for training, for conversations

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A nominating committee was formed made up of Jennifer Garcia, Greg Bush, Ernie Martin, Sonia Succar-Ferre, Barbara Falsey and Albert Ruder to select candidates for the 2011-2012 Board of Directors.If you have someone you want to nominate for the Board of Directors get in touch with any of them or send an email to uelinfo@bellsouth.netThe Board also agreed the Annual Meeting should occur during

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The UEL Bus Tour included a drive through the Mimo District (Miami Modern) and a stop at the historically refurbished New Yorker Boutique Motel. During the drive UEL members got a glimpse of Miami Architecture in the 50's (MIMO covers architecture from 1945 to 1969) by seeing the Biscayne Boulevard historical district.

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This is a notice from the county about the review conducted of the Miami Dade County Comprehensive Plan, called the EAR. The integrity of UDB line is part of the plan:Please be advised that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) public hearing on the adoption of the 2010 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) will be on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM, at the Miami-Dade County Commission

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The last stop on our bus tour was to see the Wynwood Walls. These walls are located at 2520 NW 2nd Avenue in Miami, between two restaurants, Wynwood Kitchen and Bar and Joey's. Tomorrow we will post still photos of the walls. Also see our previous post on the bus tour.Video Link

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There is a special City of Miami Commission meeting scheduled at 8 am Wednesday March 2 at Miami City Hall to consider another settlement agreement to place a billboard in the Roads area of Miami in Comm. Frank Carollo’s district (District 3). The residents oppose the billboard as it will have a negative impact on their neighborhood. And, of course, it adds to the visual pollution overtaking

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This is on Thursday's agenda:Resolution (RE 8 on agenda) which allows 14 new LED billboards with exhibit lists of 11 new LED locations and 38 old billboards to be taken down or replaced with LED signs – unclear from exhibits exactly where 14 new ones will go within 38 old locations – apparently up to Clear Channel outdoor advertising company to choose. There is also RE 7 (allowing a billboard

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From the Open Media Miami article on the Little River Park that FIND Commissioner Spencer Crowley detailed on our bus tour: The city’s long delayed and much anticipated plan to purchase -- with grant and state funding -- a 1.2 acre parcel of waterfront land by the Little River near NE 79th Street moved one step closer to finally happening Thursday, but several steps still need to be taken before

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This is a follow-up to our post of January 19th.Dear Friends,First of all, a very big thanks to all who wrote in to National Park Service (NPS) Director Jon Jarvis and asked for maximum protection for the 146,000 acre Big Cypress National Preserve Addition Lands. In spite of our efforts, the plan was signed on February 4, 2011 by NPS Regional Director David Vela and Big Cypress National Preserve

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About 60 people showed up to hear Martin Margulies speak at a dinner at the Rusty Pelican sponsored by the Urban Environment League. He told us, under questioning by Historian Gregory Bush, about his rise to success in the development arena. He also spoke of his philanthropy and his art collection and why he joined the recall effort of Mayor Alvarez. He said he believed in term limits for

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Mera Rubell talks about Jeanne Lanvin's/Rubell's Artistic Director Alber Elbaz installation at the collection located at 95 NW 29th Street in Miami's Upper East Side.Link to video.

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Mera Rubell tell the Bus Tourists about a work of art at the Collection by African Artist El Anatsui. Link to video

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The Miami Herald reported that: A long-lost black-only Miami cemetery discovered by construction workers was dedicated as a memorial park. The dedication was the culmination of a two-year effort to preserve the burial ground, all signs of which had long ago been erased, and turn it into a park open to the public even though it sits within a private housing complex.“We preserved our history. We

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Don't miss out on a great program and dinner! Hit on the invite to enlarge it.

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Mera Rubell speaks to the Urban Environment League members during their bus tour of the Upper East Side of Miami on February 4th 2011, telling them a little about herself and the facility and telling a little bit about how Art Basel came to Miami. Link to video.This was the introduction:

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See post yesterday about the center.

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FIND Commissioner, Spencer Crowley joins the bus to tell a little bit about a property available for purchase with Florida Inland Navigation District funds and City of Miami matching funds, from Bayside Marketplace returns, to buy an acre and a 1/4 lot on the Little River. The property would be used as a mini-park for the Upper East Side. FINE money can only be used for projects on navigable

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Link to video on You Tube. Our first stop on the tour was the Little Haiti Cultural Center in Miami. Architect Bernard Zyscovich came to give a talk on the design of the center. While there, tour members were treated to a dance class in progress (see post below).Thursday we will feature some of the art seen at the center.

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Ray Chasser tells about his farm in Little Haiti.

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For the next few days we will post photos and videos from our bus tour. This was our second stop, the Earth N' Farm in Little Haiti.Link to video.

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6 p- 6:30 social time (cash bar) 6:30-7:30 Delicious Dinner: (Cost: $25/$20 student)7:30 - Program (The program only is free and open to the public) Martin Margulies has been a successful builder who developed Grove Isle among other unique projects. He followed his passion for Modern Art and started the extraordinary Margulies Collection Museum located in Miami. (We will see a series of images

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Use paypal today. You can pay by credit card at this paypal link. The link is at right.

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The Urban Environment League presents the Upper East Side -- a tour of Miami’s newest hot neighborhood.   Join the Urban Environment League on Friday, February 4th, for a guided tour of Miami's Upper East Side to explore both new and enduring landmarks and sights.   Participants will enjoy a visit to the Little Haiti Cultural Center, stop by an actual urban farm, tour the MIMO District to see

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(hit the image to enlarge it)Former Miami Arena site to convert into a "Do It Yourself Park!" Come learn about an exciting park project that’s taking place on the former Miami Heat Arena site in downtown Miami. A coalition of volunteer professionals will employ the homeless and convert a stalled red field development into an active green field park in 30 days! A presentation of the park project

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Second Vice President of the Urban Environment League said about the proposed light intensive billboards proposed by Mark Siffin Media Towers:"It is time to take a firm stand. Many of our current and former friends in government have been blinded by the revenue potential for good municipal purposes. Revenue for a good purpose is not worth selling out for a universally known blight." Here is

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The UED bus trip February 4th will include a free gourmet lunch at the Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, a favorite of art lovers.

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The blog, South Florida Lawyers bids farewell to the Miami City Club atop the Wachovia Bank Building. It was a lunchtime institution for lawyers. At one time they had 900 members in the 55th floor club.The South Florida Lawyers blog has historical photos from the club.

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We have just buttoned down our lunch for the bus trip at the Wynwood Kitchen and Bar. Expect an excellent meal at this trendy new restaurant. We are also looking forward to a visit to the Rubell collection's new exhibit.If you haven't made a reservation yet for our bus trip it still isn't too late. Join us -- February 4th. You can reserve by paypal on the right of this page. It is a bargain at

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South Florida Sierra Club members and supporters have been following the story of the Addition Lands of the Big Cypress National Preserve for some time. Described by congress as a place of "unique wild beauty," and as "habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals, including the Florida panther, the bald eagle, native orchids and many other species", the 146,000 acre Addition has also been a

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Legal Opinion: The powers/responsibilities that can not be performed by anyone except the Mayor.

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Frances M. Bohnsack, Ph.D.Eighteen Years of Service in Support of the Miami RiverThe City of Miami pays tribute to Dr. Frances M. Bohnsack, honoring her exceptional service anddedication as Executive Director of the Miami River Marine Group. We value Dr. Bohnsack’s overall knowledge and passion for the advancement of a working waterfront along the Miami River, the Fifth largest port in the state

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Co-President of the Urban Environment League Dr. Fran Bohnsack was honored for her service to the community this morning. Mayor Regalado, on behalf of the City of Miami, presented Dr. Frances Bohnsack with a commendation for her many years of service to the Port of the Miami River and the community at large. Debbie Zimmerman, aid to Congresswoman Ileana Ros Lehtinen, also read a letter from the

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