District 2 Community Meeting - March 19, 2026

The City of Miami held a District 2 Community Meeting on March 19, 2026, focused primarily on the design and planned improvements for Kirk Monroe Park. Representatives from the Allen Morris Companies, acting as the development manager, presented updates on the park's renovation project, including design options, programmatic elements, and community feedback. The developer is contributing $2 million to the project and will manage design and construction, guaranteeing any cost overruns beyond this amount. The city is contributing an additional $3 million, making a total budget of $5 million. The meeting included detailed discussions on park features such as tennis courts, playgrounds, pavilions, and landscaping, with emphasis on preserving existing mature trees and enhancing accessibility. Community members raised questions about project financing, construction phasing, park access points, and maintenance plans. The developer clarified that the park will remain public and city-operated, with no privatization. Public Works staff confirmed their role in reviewing design deliverables and ensuring compliance. The meeting concluded with a Q&A session and community input on design preferences.