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The Commercial changes are aimed at the Art Deco Historic District. (Getty)
Miami Beach’s strategy for killing the rowdy, at times violent, party atmosphere on Ocean Drive and nearby Collins Avenue involves curtailing development of future standalone and rooftop bars.
The Miami Beach City Commission on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a slate of commercial changes aimed at revamping the Art Deco Historic District into a neighborhood that attracts long-term office tenants and residents, while reforming Ocean Drive’s reputation as an anything-goes tourist destination.
The proposal includes:
A prohibition on standalone bars. Properties would only be allowed to have bars as an accessory to a restaurant use or if a bar is located in a hotel lobby.
By Life@TheU
04-01-2021
Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here your entire life, you can dive into its history and architecture and discover something new or enjoy a favorite sightseeing pastime.
“We have been lured to think that the more exotic the places we visit, the more we are going to learn,” said Jaime Correa, Knight Professor in community building and associate professor in practice at the School of Architecture. “But, visiting the commonplace and seeing what we know with brand new eyes are both the foundation for a new experience of the world around us and, as a consequence, for the development of greater knowledge of our communities and ourselves.