Finding innovative ways to improve our city and our quality of life has been my top priority as your City Commissioner. One of my proudest days in office was November 6, 2018, when a number of important referendums passed, including the creation of the Inspector General’s office, the approval of the Convention Center Hotel and, …
Developers Russell Galbut and David Martin unveiled the much-anticipated design for the 5th Street pedestrian bridge, a colorful tube conceived by renowned French artist Daniel Buren, to be constructed at one of the entrances to Miami Beach. Miami Beach Canopy, a work in-situ, includes colorful glass panels “to evoke a space that is literally painted with …
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Mark Samuelian, the other Commissioner named to the group, has spent a lot of time focusing on Ocean Drive since his election along with Gelber. “I’m really excited about what we’re doing on Ocean Drive and where we’re heading and I think this Panel is going to be a very important contributor. I think it’s …
“For better or worse, probably worse, something was said to the community where 125 feet got locked into,” said Commissioner Mark Samuelian. “Unfortunately, that is in the public mind. Having said that, we have to do now what we think is best.” October 2, 2018 | Miami Today | North Beach Town Center plans stretch …
Commissioner Mark Samuelian said he thinks it is important that all projects contribute to a public benefit fund. He said he supported some incentive, but maybe through a discounted fee to ensure all projects contributed. He also said he wanted to “raise the bar” and require an “elevated” level of stormwater retention rather than offering …
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“I think the action on the Inspector General which will be at the same time is related,” Commissioner Mark Samuelian added. “Hopefully the residents will see that as a wonderful step for government. They, hopefully, will see that that will add transparency and accountability to the GO Bond so I actually think there’s some positive …
