March 2012


Mar. 28.	Miami: where function follows form Posted by Alisha Marks I was reading the other day that as the Florida Chapter of The American Institute of Architects celebrates its centennial, it will also recognize the 100 most noteworthy buildings across the state. What I found most interesting is that Miami – a city once criticized for a lack of art and culture – is home to more than 20% of the organization’s selections – 22 buildings that have captivated and encapsulated our region through the years.
Mar. 23.	All eyes on downtown Miami this weekend Posted by Aaron Gordon Traffic mayhem! A sudden uptick in neon bracelet sales! A disproportionate number of Dutch speakers overheard at Starbucks! It can only mean one thing: the Dade County Youth Fair has arrived. Not so fast.
Mar. 21.	Coming soon to a train station near you Posted by Aaron Gordon As a South Florida native, I've long gazed with envy at our neighbors in the northeast U.S. The freedom to schedule a last minute trip thanks to convenient rail travel has been a pie-in-the-sky fantasy here in the Sunshine State for decades.
Mar. 09.	Bilzin Sumberg launches Mortgage Crisis Watch Blog Posted by admin The real estate crash has affected numerous businesses sectors, many of which are still dealing with the consequences of an overleveraged real estate market. Mortgage originators in particular have been confronted with “repurchase” demands by the entities to which they sold loans in prior years – primarily major banks and Government-Sponsored Entities (GSEs), including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. What does this mean for the financial sector and broader economy? One law firm that works with loan originators at the heart of the issue is sharing its perspective via a new blog.
Mar. 01.	City of Miami Welcomes you to [Your Name Here] Park Posted by Aaron Gordon Kudos to the City of Miami and some forward-thinking residents and stakeholders for converting a pedestrian-unfriendly median/parking lot in downtown Miami into a temporary park (read the Miami Herald's coverage of the park here). Don't blink or you'll miss it; the park will only be intact for five days (thru Sunday). But its very existence is sparking some very healthy discourse about how we use public spaces and how we can further evolve Miami into a more livable, walkable, sustainable city.