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Help Preserve Biscayne Boulevard's Historic Landscape
Let Mayor Diaz and Commissioner Sarnoff know that you favor landscape preservation.
Sign our petition in favor of landscape preservation.
Let Mayor Diaz and Commissioner Sarnoff know that you favor landscape preservation.
Sign our petition in favor of landscape preservation.
Big Win for Boulevard Palms
On February 16, 2007, it was announced in the Miami Herald (right) that 100 royal
palms will return to Biscayne Boulevard through the Upper Eastside (37th Street to
64th Street)! Hundreds of royal palms still standing, however, continue to be removed.
Up until two weeks prior, the majestic "tropical gateway" landscape which has defined
Biscayne Boulevard for decades was not to be incorporated in the "new" landscape
plan; in fact, we were to expect 83 less trees than had been taken down.
FDOT and the Upper Eastside Miami Council (city appointed design partner), continue
to state that decades of public input was involved in the decision to re-landscape the
boulevard. We feel, however, that Biscayne Boulevard and its tropical landscape has a
significant place in Miami history and should be protected. Join our petition.
On February 16, 2007, it was announced in the Miami Herald (right) that 100 royal
palms will return to Biscayne Boulevard through the Upper Eastside (37th Street to
64th Street)! Hundreds of royal palms still standing, however, continue to be removed.
Up until two weeks prior, the majestic "tropical gateway" landscape which has defined
Biscayne Boulevard for decades was not to be incorporated in the "new" landscape
plan; in fact, we were to expect 83 less trees than had been taken down.
FDOT and the Upper Eastside Miami Council (city appointed design partner), continue
to state that decades of public input was involved in the decision to re-landscape the
boulevard. We feel, however, that Biscayne Boulevard and its tropical landscape has a
significant place in Miami history and should be protected. Join our petition.
It's Never Too Late: Recent Concern Leads to New Plan
Most recently, Commissioner Sarnoff met with FDOT, in February, to ensure that at the
very least, 100 royals will be replanted and incorporated into the new landscape for the
37th - 64th Street section of Biscayne Boulevard. What about the remaining sections?
Stay tuned.
At the two FDOT public hearings held to discuss the new landscape, many of you
voiced your concerns over the loss of the palms. Was your input recorded?
Read the transcripts: 12/14/06, 1/31/07
Most recently, Commissioner Sarnoff met with FDOT, in February, to ensure that at the
very least, 100 royals will be replanted and incorporated into the new landscape for the
37th - 64th Street section of Biscayne Boulevard. What about the remaining sections?
Stay tuned.
At the two FDOT public hearings held to discuss the new landscape, many of you
voiced your concerns over the loss of the palms. Was your input recorded?
Read the transcripts: 12/14/06, 1/31/07
Thank You Commissioner Sarnoff
This victory is due largely in part by the great interest Commissioner Sarnoff took in
the palms (for which we are deeply grateful) and also because of the support each
and everyone of you has demonstrated in saving the palms. Now we look forward to
seeing FDOT's modified landscape plan incoporating the royal palms and focusing our
efforts to saving the stately royal palms from downtown north to 36th Street , many of
which are also slated for removal.
This victory is due largely in part by the great interest Commissioner Sarnoff took in
the palms (for which we are deeply grateful) and also because of the support each
and everyone of you has demonstrated in saving the palms. Now we look forward to
seeing FDOT's modified landscape plan incoporating the royal palms and focusing our
efforts to saving the stately royal palms from downtown north to 36th Street , many of
which are also slated for removal.
"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
SavePalms Celebrates with Cupcakes
Shortly after the Last week a few of us (including community activists, Elvis Cruz and
Teri D'Amico) celebrated Biscayne Boulevard's 80th birthday by handing out cupcakes,
water and SavePalms fliers at 69th Street and Biscayne Boulevard-which caught the
attention of several newspapers including coverage in the Miami Herald.
Shortly after the Last week a few of us (including community activists, Elvis Cruz and
Teri D'Amico) celebrated Biscayne Boulevard's 80th birthday by handing out cupcakes,
water and SavePalms fliers at 69th Street and Biscayne Boulevard-which caught the
attention of several newspapers including coverage in the Miami Herald.