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February 11, 2006
Business Owners Beware
Case Study: Miracle Mile
Shade trees, similar to those planned for the Upper Eastside, were introduced
to Miracle Mile nearly a decade ago.
Against the public outcry of merchants, the City of Coral Gables lined the
sidewalks of Miracle Mile with shade trees. Over the years, city officials had
denied merchants' requests to prune the trees - which were blocking their store
signage. Years later, they still are.
After viewing the results of this re-landscaping fiasco, how can anyone support
a similar re-landscaping of Biscayne Boulevard? Compare this landscape to
the tropical landscapes of Arthur Godfrey Road and Kane Concourse.
When viewing these pictures, taken 2/08/06, keep in mind that these trees are
dormant (from the effects of Wilma or due to the winter season)
Shade trees, similar to those planned for the Upper Eastside, were introduced
to Miracle Mile nearly a decade ago.
Against the public outcry of merchants, the City of Coral Gables lined the
sidewalks of Miracle Mile with shade trees. Over the years, city officials had
denied merchants' requests to prune the trees - which were blocking their store
signage. Years later, they still are.
After viewing the results of this re-landscaping fiasco, how can anyone support
a similar re-landscaping of Biscayne Boulevard? Compare this landscape to
the tropical landscapes of Arthur Godfrey Road and Kane Concourse.
When viewing these pictures, taken 2/08/06, keep in mind that these trees are
dormant (from the effects of Wilma or due to the winter season)
Click thumbnails for larger images
MIRACLE MILE Similar to the plan for Biscayne Boulevard:
shade trees, a palm-lined median and hidden store signage.
shade trees, a palm-lined median and hidden store signage.
Think blocked signage hurts business?
Send Mayor Diaz or Commissioner Sarnoff your opinion.
Send Mayor Diaz or Commissioner Sarnoff your opinion.
"It's not about palms versus shade, it's about preserving
South Florida's rich history and sub-tropical landscape"
South Florida's rich history and sub-tropical landscape"
SavePalms
working to save the boulevard palms
working to save the boulevard palms