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The City Commission consists of six elected Commissioners and an elected
Mayor. Commissioners are elected for a term of four years with a term limit
of two terms. The Mayor is elected every two years with a term limit of six valuable opinion as we conduct our
years. Terms are staggered so that half the members of the Commission are
elected every two years. The Commission appoints the City Manager, who
2009 Community Survey
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In an effort to make further improvements to our city, we will soon be
asking for your valuable opinion as we conduct our 2009 Community
Survey. Please take a few minutes to tell us what you think.
Commissioner Saul Gross
Current term: 2005 - 2009
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f your phone rings, please pick it up and let us Lauderdale Lakes, Florida; Alexandria, Virginia; Cleanliness, Particularly in Business Areas
know what you think. We value your opinion Houston, Texas; Austin, Texas; Pinehurst, North The City dramatically increased the frequency of
in making Miami Beach a better place to Carolina; and many others. To ensure the street cleaning citywide, and especially in business
live, work and play. In an effort to make further City of Miami Beach receives maximum value areas -- and we are seeing results. Our quantitative
improvements to your city, the City of Miami and utilization of study results, the survey will assessment rating of the cleanliness of our streets
Beach will once again be conducting a citywide be statistically valid, administered to 2,000 has improved significantly.
opinion survey of residents and businesses in residential units (in five regions) and 500
early 2009. business leaders (in three regions). Storm Drainage
The City responded to complaints with a capital
“The best way for government to be responsive Any questions about the survey can be directed to improvement program that improved storm
to its citizens is to hear, directly from the the City’s Answer Center at 305.604.CITY (2489). drainage. An example of a recent project:
citizens, what they think about the City, how To view the results from the 2005 and 2007 • The Sunset Harbor Stormwater Improvements
it is meeting their needs and what we can community surveys, go to www.miamibeachfl.gov, Project: completed with the installation of two
stormwater injection wells. The project installed
do better,” said Kathie Brooks, Budget and click on Learn About, Excellence Model.
tidal flexible valves at the stormwater outfalls
Performance Improvement Director. “The
on Biscayne Bay, and as a result, the severe
goal of the survey is to identify the City’s key YOU ASKED - WE ANSWERED flooding that in past years had occurred in the
strengths and to develop recommendations for Survey results help the City prioritize the use Sunset Harbour area no longer occurs.
improving the public’s satisfaction with the City of resources so that there is an increased value
and our quality of life.” for the value of taxes paid. Some examples Pace of New
of improvements the City of Miami Beach has Construction/Development
The community surveys conducted by the City of implemented as a response to the community The City Commission passed several ordinances
Miami Beach in early 2005 and 2007 provided surveys include: that address construction and development
insight into areas that residents and businesses throughout Miami Beach, including designation of
felt their municipal government should focus on INCReASE THE Availability of Family- historic districts and properties, height reductions in
and improve further. The information was used friendly Cultural Activities the Flamingo District, reconstruction of demolished
to develop and update the City of Miami Beach The City added an Arts, Music and Movies in properties, guidelines and review requirements for
Strategic Plan that sets measurable outcomes for the the Parks series, the 2007 Sleepless Night event, structures 50,000 sq. ft. and over, etc.
City to achieve, and that reflects community priorities and new visual and performing arts programs at
and requested improvements in these areas. recreation centers. Amount of Information Received from
the City
The survey will be conducted for the City by Increase Police Visibility in The City expanded communications about City
the Center for Research & Public Policy (CRPP). Neighborhoods programs, services and events, such as the
Established in 1979, CRPP is a full-service The City implemented a new police communications launching of the nationally award-winning MB
research and public policy consulting firm. Since program in our neighborhoods, to inform residents magazine distributed to residents, CityPage
1979, CRPP has conducted 3.5 million surveys and businesses of crime prevention strategies, published bi-weekly and MBTV-77’s CityVision, MB
and more than 3.500 focus groups in support available services, etc. Radio 1670AM and other original programming.
of research, including Coral Springs, Florida,
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Su opinión cuenta
S
i su teléfono timbra por favor conteste y Texas; Pinehurst, North Carolina; y en muchos otros inyección de aguas lluvias. El proyecto instaló
díganos qué piensa. Valoramos su opinión lugares. además válvulas flexibles ante las mareas en
para ayudar a hacer que Miami Beach sea los desembocaderos de las aguas lluvias en
Biscayne Bay. Como resultado de esto, las
un mejor lugar para vivir, trabajar y divertirse. En Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta se
severas inundaciones que ocurrían en el área
un esfuerzo para mejorar a su ciudad, la Ciudad puede comunicar con el Centro de Respuestas de
de Sunset Harbour ya no se presentan.
de Miami Beach hará una encuesta de opinión la Ciudad llamando al 305.604.CITY (2489). Si
a residentes y negocios a principios de 2009. desea ver los resultados de las encuestas visite Ritmo de nuevas construcciones
“La mejor forma para que un gobierno pueda a www.miamibeachfl.gov y haga clic en Learn y urbanizaciones
responder a las necesidades de los residentes es About, Excellence Model. La Comisión de la Ciudad ha aprobado varias
escuchando, directamente de los residentes, lo que ordenanzas concernientes a las construcciones
ellos piensan acerca de la Ciudad, si esta responde ustedes preguntaron, nosotros y urbanizaciones en Miami Beach, entre ellas la
a sus necesidades, y que podemos mejorar”, dijo respondimos designación de distritos y propiedades de carácter
Kathie Brooks, Directora de Presupuesto y Projectos Los resultados de las encuestas ayudan a la Ciudad a histórico, reducción en la altura de las obras en el
de Mejoramiento. “La meta de la encuesta es dar prioridad a nuestros recursos para asi incrementar Distrito de Flamingo, reconstrucción de propiedades
identificar las fortalezas esenciales y desarrollar el valor de los impuestos pagados. Algunos ejemplos demolidas, pautas y requisitos de revisión de estructuras
recomendaciones para mejorar la satisfacción y de los mejoramientos que la Ciudad de Miami Beach de más de 50,000 metros cuadrados, etc.
calidad de vida del público”, dijo Brooks. ha implementado en respuesta a las encuestas de la
comunidad incluyen: Cantidad de información
Las encuestas a la comunidad realizadas por la recibida de la Ciudad
Ciudad de Miami Beach a principios de 2005 Disponibilidad de actividades culturales Ampliación de las comunicaciones sobre
y 2007 permitieron percibir mejor las áreas en para la familia programas, servicios y eventos de la Ciudad,
que su gobierno municipal se debía centrar y La serie de actividades artísticas, musicales y tales como MB Magazine (galardonada a
mejorar aún más. La información se utilizó para películas programadas en los parques, el evento nivel nacional) distribuida entre los residentes,
desarrollar y actualizar el Plan Estratégico de Sleepless Night 2007 y nuevos programas de artes CityPage, de publicación quincenal, y CityVision
la Ciudad de Miami Beach, el cual establece visuales y escénicas en centros de recreación. de MBTV-77.
resultados cuantificables que la Ciudad debe
lograr para que reflejen las prioridades definidas Incremento de la presencia policial en Otras mejoras
por la comunidad y para implementar las mejoras los vecindarios Aunque en la última encuesta las grandes mejoras
en estas áreas. Implementación de un nuevo programa de recientes recibieron una alta calificación, la
comunicación con la Policía en nuestros prioridad de la Ciudad es continuar agilizando
La encuesta estará a cargo de la firma Center for vecindarios para informar a residentes y negocios el programa de grandes mejoras de la Ciudad.
Research & Public Policy (CRPP). Fundada en 1979, sobre estrategias para la prevención de delitos, Proyectos culminados recientemente o por culminar
CRPP es una firma que ofrece servicios integrales de servicios disponibles, etc. próximamente son:
investigaciones y consultoría de políticas públicas.
Desde 1979, CRPP ha realizado 3.5 millones Limpieza, particularmente en las áreas • Corredor Recreativo de North Beach
de encuestas y más de 3.500 grupos de opinión de los negocios • Fairway Park Pavilion
como soporte de sus investigaciones, entre ellas en Notable aumento de la frecuencia de la
Coral Springs, Florida; Lauderdale Lakes, Florida; limpieza de las calles en la Ciudad, en especial • Las nuevas instalaciones de la Estación de
Alexandria, Virginia; Houston, Texas; Austin, Bomberos No. 2
en las áreas comerciales –con resultados
claramente visibles– a tal punto que nuestra • Belle Isle Park
calificación de la evaluación cuantitativa de
• Normandy Shores Golf Course, sitio cubierto
nuestras calles ha mejorado en forma
para los carritos de golf, baños e instalaciones
significativa durante este tiempo. de mantenimiento
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YOUR SPACE SU ESPACIO
HOW
DOES CITY
GOVERNMENT
WORK?
Neighborhood Leadership
Academy Spring Semester
For many of us, the workings of government can to advocate on behalf of your neighborhood. I local. Se trata de la Academia de Liderazgo,
be confusing. The is no doubt that government enjoyed familiarizing myself with city policy and un curso gratis de 15 semanas, diseñado para
can be complex. But there is no reason that it meeting all the key people who make decisions for enseñarle a usted cómo es administrado su
can not be easy to understand. The City of Miami us on a daily basis,” said Rachel Ovadia, another gobierno local, quienes lo dirigen, cuáles son sus
Beach has a program in place that helps residents past graudate of the program. políticas, procedimientos, instalaciones y formas
understand the ins and outs of how your local de hacer negociaciones.
government works. It is called the Miami Beach The next academy starts March 9, 2009 and is
Leadership Academy. held every Monday night for 15 weeks, from 6:00 El programa es coordinado y dirigido por
to 8:00 p.m. During the sessions, you will get to Caroline DeFreze, Coordinadora de Servicios
This free, 15-week course is designed to teach meet and speak with the city manager and his a la Comunidad. “Las clases son un campo de
participants how the City of Miami Beach is run, staff; you’ll learn about the Building Department entrenamiento para los líderes comunitarios
who runs it, its laws, policies, and procedures, and how to pull permits; our sources of funding del mañana; muchos de los participantes en
facilities and ways of doing business. The program through the Finance Department; how our City nuestro grupo han continuado participando en
is coordinated and led by Community Outreach budget is developed and what that means for las asociaciones de sus vecindarios y juntas de
Coordinator, Caroline DeFreze. “The class is a your taxes; and how the Tourism and Cultural condominios, han colaborado integrando comités
training ground for tomorrow’s community leaders, Development Department manages special events de evaluación para proyectos de la Ciudad y
many in our group have gone on to participate and provides cultural activities for the City. You algunos se han lanzado incluso como candidatos
in their neighborhood associations and condo will also get an inside look at the police and fire para cargos públicos”, dijo DeFreze.
boards, have served on evaluation committees for departments, you’ll meet the City Clerk, and will
City projects and some have even run for office,” be taught to access information or documents Otros participantes también se han comprometido
said DeFreze. through the City’s website, all in a professional con limpiezas ambientales y con otros esfuerzos
and fun atmosphere. voluntarios en torno a la Ciudad. Más de 550
Other participants also get involved with personas se han graduado del programa desde
environmental clean ups and other volunteer The course includes a tour of the City’s Parks and su comienzo en 2001.
efforts around the city. More than 550 people Recreation facilities, with a stop at the Miami
have graduated from the Leadership Academy Beach Golf Club. “We appreciate participation by “Pienso que cualquiera que vive o es dueño de
since the program was launched in 2001. “I think our residents and business owners, and understand propiedad en Miami Beach debe tomar este curso
that anyone that either lives or owns property on that they are giving up time in their busy schedules para tener mejor compresión de cómo funciona
Miami Beach should take this course for a better to show and develop their commitment to their la Ciudad”, dijo Carol Housen, con North Beach
understanding of how our city operates -it has been community,” said DeFreze. Development, quien tomo el curso recientemente.
so beneficial and was ultimately a very pleasant El próximo curso, proveído en Ingles, se inicia
experience,” said past participant, Carol Housen, Para muchos de nosotros, las operaciones de el 9 de marzo de 2009 y toma lugar todos los
with the North Beach Development Corporation. los gobiernos nos pueden parecer confusas. No lunes por duración de quince semanas, de 6:00
hay duda que las operaciones del gobierno son a 8:00 p.m.
“I recommend this class for anybody who has complejas. Pero no hay razón para que no sean
an interest in their community and who wants fáciles de entenderlas. La Ciudad de Miami Beach Para obtener más información visite el sitio www.
to give back in a positive way – it gives you the tiene un programa establecido para ayudar a los miamibeachfl.gov, haga clic en “Residents”, o
understanding and confidence to move forward residentes a entender los procesos de su gobierno llame al 305.673.7000 x6752.
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SU ESPACIO YOUR SPACE
ResidentswithPerks
Being a City resident has its perks, from free
Normandy Shores Golf Club Re-OpenS
events to discounted programs, the City of Miami
ReaPERTURA Normandy Shores Golf Club
Beach offers residents the perks they deserve to
live, work and play in this vibrant community. One of Miami Beach’s best kept secrets has reopened. After a $15 million renovation, which includes
Valid proof of residency required. More perks the course and facilities, Normandy Shores Golf Club is better than ever. For more information visit
at www.miamibeachfl.gov. www.normandyshoresgolfclub.com. Uno de los secretos mejor guardados de Miami Beach ha
sido reabierto. Después de una renovación de $15 millones, que incluye el campo de golf y las
instalaciones, Normandy Shores Golf Club está mejor que nunca.
SOUTH BEACH COMEDY FESTIVAL • FREE
January 21-24, 9:00 p.m.
Euclid Oval and Lincoln Road
Various comedians perform live stand-up.
LEARN TO SWIM
Classes for children, teens and adults
Some classes are free.
Contact Parks and Recreation, 305.673.7730
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Safety First Seguridad Ante Todo
KINDERGARTEN COPS
“Through this program, it is our goal to influence,
guide and connect with children at a very early age
in a manner that will resonate throughout their lives. I
am thrilled by the enthusiastic response by our officers
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM BUILDS EARLY POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP
for this initiative as well as the number of officers
BETWEEN POLICE AND STUDENTS By Ivette Diaz
involved with this program. The MBPD is committed
to helping make this initiative a resounding success,”
Most school days begin with roll call. But on a recent began this fall. Kyless Coloa, one of the students,
said Police Chief Carlos Noriega.
Wednesday morning, the school day started in an enjoys the program with her classmates.“I like
unconventional way for Ms. Lerner’s kindergarten to draw things with Officer Doty,” she said with
Before enrolling as volunteers in the program and
class at Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center. The class of excitement. Another student, Santiago Machado,
adopting a classroom, police officers go through
about 30 students formed a circle around a very feels the same. “I like coloring and talking about
training. In the classroom, they follow a lesson
special guest they had been anxiously waiting for: the environment and how not to throw bad things
plan influenced by current concerns, with input
Officer Deborah Doty, a member of the Miami on the floor – that is great,” he said.
from participating police officers and teachers.
Beach Police Department. She is no “governator,”
but every Wednesday she’s our own Kindergarten A lot more than drawing and coloring goes
“This class especially likes to learn. They learn how
Cop. on when Miami Beach police officers visit the
to protect the environment, they learn rules and to
classrooms at North Beach, Biscayne, Fienberg-
respect one another, and for the future, this program
The new Kindergarten Cops program is a Fisher, Mt. Sinai Satellite and South Pointe
makes them more comfortable with members of the
collaborative effort of the Miami Beach Police elementary schools, where Kindergarten Cops is
police team,” said Ms. Lerner about the impact of
Department, the Miami Beach Police Athletic currently being implemented. Although these fun
the program on her class. “I can already tell that
League (PAL), and Miami-Dade Public Schools. activities are conducted in class, they are mixed
it has made a difference as they are very social
Unique to Miami Beach, the program is paving in with important messages and lesson plans
with Officer Doty. They like cops much more,” she
the way for less violence in the community and approved by the PAL, with the goal of leaving
continued. And kids are so excited about the new
closer relationships between police officers and a positive and lasting impression about police
program, that they go home and tell their parents
the community’s youth. officers on the young students. Class lessons
all about it.
educate the children about the importance of
“Every Wednesday when we meet, they have things such as responsibility, citizenship, kindness,
The Miami Beach Police Department and PAL will
so much to tell me,” said Officer Doty about the honesty, integrity, respect, cooperation, fairness
continue evaluating the program, with the possibility
rapport she has already built with the young and character education.
of bringing it to older students in Miami Beach.
students in the short time since the program
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GETTING AROUND THE
I
n Miami Beach, one can get around in whatever mode of transportation one prefers, whether it
is the bicycle, scooter, car, public transportation or on two feet. Everyday, thousands move about
the island to get home, to their favorite spot on the beach, their office, or simply to take part in
the latest action happening in town. Making sure that we can all get to where we need to go with as
few hassles as possible is one of the City of Miami Beach’s top priorities. To continue addressing Miami
Beach’s mobility issues, the City has begun unveiling a series of transportation and parking initiatives to
ensure that getting around the City becomes easier.
Launched in 2005 as part of the Coastal Communities
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Transportation Master Plan (CCTMP), the South Beach Local
Some of the programs currently being implemented and some that have already been completed
takes you all around South Beach for 25 cents per ride.
are a result of one of the largest mobility projects undertaken by the City to date. The goal of the
Municipal Mobility Plan (MMP) is to address the continued growth of our popular city.
“At issue was the new-found traffic congestion that was overwhelming the roadway network and
spilling into the residential neighborhoods,” said Joe Corradino of The Corradino Group, the
consultant for the MMP in 1999. “There was a conflict between the vehicles and the pedestrians,
and the urban quality of life.”
The MMP was the first comprehensive transportation master plan to address the citywide needs from
a bottom-up perspective. Something similar had not been done since the 1920s. The implementation
of the MMP and other planned projects and solutions will improve the sustainability, safety, and the
livability of Miami Beach, as well as the quality of life of the residents today and in the future.
To date, the recommended projects in the MMP are 55 percent complete with several in the
design or construction phase, such as the North Beach Recreational Corridor, which is scheduled
for completion in 2009. Other visible MMP projects being enjoyed by those who live, work and
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New PARKING FACILITIES
play in the city include the major facelift and CCTMP established the now popular South
Alton Road & 5th Street
comprehensive construction and traffic-flow Beach Local, a bi-directional public shuttle
1,000+ additional spaces
work done on Washington Avenue, one of servicing the entire South Beach area, which
17 Street and Meridian Avenue
the city’s most important commercial districts. replaced the Electrowave. The “Local,” as
600+ additional spaces
Others include the construction of the now it is better known by residents, is maintained
popular multi-purpose beach walk that runs and operated by Miami-Dade Transit, and 17 Street and Penn. Avenue
parallel to the ocean, from 14 to 21 streets; the began providing services to the South Beach 500+ additional spaces
La Gorce/Pine Tree Drive traffic-calming project; community in 2005.
and the 63rd Street/Indian Creek intersection NEW/UPDATED Lots
and bridge project. According to Miami-Dade Transit officials, the 4000 Chase Avenue, 53, 64, 80 & 84
Local ridership increased to 820,551 users, streets & Collins Avenue, 925 Normandy
“These plans are benefiting the residents and from 2006 to 2007. “I don’t drive or ride a Drive, 47 Street and Pine Tree Drive, 4141
visitors of Miami Beach by providing a proactive bike and get to most places by walking and Alton Road-Phases I & II, 1 Ocean Drive/
approach to current and future transportation by public transportation. For longer trips in my Penrods, 6948 & 6933 Harding Avenue,
needs through the development of a neighborhood, I take the Local,” says South 4198 Royal Palm
comprehensive multi-modal plan that is focusing Beach resident Jo Manning, who uses the Local
on various modes of mobility, including mass several times a week and has been doing so
approach without having to actually own the
transit, bicycles, and pedestrians, as opposed to since the City and County began providing the
vehicle. And, it reduces the number of cars on
simply vehicles,” said Fred Beckmann, director, service in 2005. “It serves a lot of people who
the road,” said Vazquez. Car-sharing services
Public Works Department. could not get to work or the grocery store any
include self-service reservation, pick up, and
other way, taking the Local when first arriving in
return. Vehicles can be rented by the hour or
Mobility and the Coastal SoBe is a wonderful way to orient one’s self to
the day.
Communities this area, and a good concept that gets better
But planning and mastering transportation and and better.”
Bicycle Rental System
mobility issues in coastal communities is easier
If you don’t need a car, another potential
said than done, which is why following the MMP, The Local operates 10 diesel minibuses at
option is the bike. The City is currently looking
the City embarked on another ambitious mobility frequencies of ten minutes during peak service
to provide a self-service bicycle rental system
project, the Coastal Communities Transportation hours, and approximately 15 minutes off-peak.
in Miami Beach in order to promote a vision to
Master Plan (CCTMP). The CCTMP took into The cost of riding the Local is 25 cents per ride,
make bicycling an integral part of daily life for
account the impact of our coastal neighbors and the bus is in operation Monday through
residents and visitors. “The program will include
and included the cities of Aventura, Sunny Isles, Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and
self-service bicycle rental fleet for public use
Bal Harbour, Bay Harbour Islands, Surfside and Sundays and holidays between 10:00 a.m.
stationed in the public right-of-way, which will
North Bay Village. The CCTMP study analyzed to 1:00 a.m. There are current discussions to
enable the public to self-rent bicycles from any
travel behavior, traffic volumes and patterns of possibly expand the route to include adjacent
of several locations and return them to another,
movement throughout the barrier islands, and neighborhoods not currently served.
with services provided on a 24-hour, 365-day-
served to point out the primary cause of traffic
a-year,” said Christine Bettin, transportation
congestion in localized sub regions. Other CCTMP planned projects include
coordinator. “Benefits for the cities include
local transit buses similar to the South Beach
reduced traffic congestion, improved air
The CCTMP also addressed a transit component. Local, to service the Middle and North Beach
quality, quieter and more livable streets, and the
“Dovetailing both projects was critical in neighborhoods, a shared-car program, and the
opportunity for citizens to improve their health
instituting a comprehensive approach to an 72 Street Transit Center in North Beach.
through exercise.”
all-inclusive solution to mobility. Recognizing,
first, that we can no longer build ourselves OTHER PROJECTS UNDERWAY
More Bike Racks
out of the problem, but rather, that we need
Another bicycle-friendly project being
to work diligently as a community, to switch Care to Share
implemented has already installed over 100
to other modes of transportation that blend The shared-car program is a system similar to
bike racks citywide with more to come. “We
directly with our quality of life,” said Fernando a car-rental program which allows members
are planning to install many more along the
Vazquez, transportation director, Public Works to pay for the use of vehicles on a short-term
commercial corridors, such as Alton Road,
Department. basis. “It is a more economical and practical
Washington Avenue, Collins Avenue, 41 and over one of the speed cushions was optimistic Royal Palm Avenue from 42 to 47 streets, 47
71 streets and Normandy Drive,” said Bettin, about the new program, “I find them to be very Street from Pinetree Drive to North Bay Road,
“This initiative will also include the installation bicycle-friendly. They are easier to go through and Prairie Avenue from 28 to 42 streets. The
of racks throughout residential neighborhoods than the regular speed bumps.” completed portion of the beach walk that runs
in the next couple of years.” parallel to the ocean from 14 to 21 streets, is
Another study that is making it easier to move also popular with cyclists.
transit center about the city is the Coastal Communities Transit
Another project in the works is the 72 Street Study (CCTS). Unlike the CCTMP, which covers Transportation Element
Transit Center. It is designed to accommodate all transportation modes, including vehicles, The Miami Beach Transportation Element (TE) is
existing Miami-Dade Transit bus routes. The transit, pedestrians and bicyclists, the CCTS another major project in the making to address
center would serve as a passenger drop-off deals only with the aspect of traffic in the City. mobility issues. “It will be part of the Miami
area and a ticketing and waiting facility with “The CCTMP focuses on the overall efficiency Beach Comprehensive Plan to ensure that the
amenities. To date, the City has completed a of transit line operations within the City with current transportation projects being planned
feasibility study to determine the viability of the the goal of providing more efficient mass transit become reality,” said Beckmann.
proposed transit center at that location, and solutions through the consolidation, truncation
a public workshop will be held to solicit input and reduction of bus lines,” said Vazquez. The TE will build from information and data
from the community. A date will be announced CCTS will establish regional circulators for contained in the Municipal Mobility Plan, the
soon via the City’s different communications more efficient ridership. The Atlantic Greenway Coastal Communities Transportation Master Plan
channels. Network Master Plan was also developed to and Transit Study and the Atlantic Greenway
enhance alternate modes of transportation. Network Master Plan. The TE includes three
Traffic Calming public meetings. The first meeting was held
In response to concerns by residents about Results of these projects include additional in October, and the next meeting will be an
traffic spillover and speeding in the residential bikes lanes throughout the city, including 16 open house tentatively scheduled for February
neighborhoods and local streets, in 2008, Street from Bay Road to Washington Avenue, 5, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. the North Shore Youth
the City began implementing a new traffic Center. The third public workshop will be
calming pilot program citywide. The program combined with the Planning Board as a special
has installed speed cushions on North Bay
Parking Permits meeting; it is tentatively scheduled for April
Road, from Michigan to West 29 Street, Prairie 2009. A project website has been set up as
Residential: You must have a residential
Avenue, from West 28 to 41 streets, and on a link to the City’s Public Works Transportation
zone permit to park on designated
34 Street, from Chase Avenue to Pinetree Drive. Division site which will contain up-to-date project
residential zones. Decals can be
As part of the program, and with assistance related information: http://web.miamibeachfl.
obtained at City of Miami Beach Parking
from the County, the City is creating a traffic gov/publicworks/transpor tation/scroll.
Department, 309 23 Street, Suite 200,
calming manual that will establish criteria for aspx?id=37042.
near Collins Park, 305.673.PARK (7275).
the implementation of future projects.
Bring a driver’s license, valid vehicle
Parking at the Beach
registration, or a bill dated within the last
The pilot program will gather the opinions In the last decade, the City of Miami Beach
30 days. For new residents, a signed lease
of residents and will undergo many more has worked to enhance its parking options
for the initial permit dated within 30 days
evaluations for effectiveness in reducing speed for residents, tourists and visitors. The Parking
is accepted.
for the next six months before it can become Department handles on-street (curbside) and
official. Some residents have already given off-street (garages and surface lot) parking
Business parking permits: Miami
the pilot program their approval. “The first throughout the city. There are many public
Beach Parking Department, $70.00 per
installation has been successful, we already parking spaces (64 surface lots and six
month (plus tax: $74.90).
are receiving requests by residents of other parking garages with a total of over 14,000
neighborhoods who would like to see this parking spaces) with new garages currently
method of traffic calming implemented in their
new Parking rates under construction. The Department maintains
areas,” said Xavier Falconi, transportation approximately 8,404 parking meters.
On September 17, 2008, the Mayor and
manager, Public Works Department. Meter rates and time limits are based on the
Commission approved a parking rate
demographics of each area -- the level of
adjustment for all metered parking south of
Denise Vohra, a North Bay neighborhood parking activity and market rates for off-street
23 Street from $1.00 per hour to $1.25
resident and mother of two hopes that the new parking in the geographic area. For example,
per hour. All other areas north of 23 Street
speed devices will work. “It’s a pretty busy parking in high-density commercial areas, such
shall remain at their current meter rates of
road,” she said about her street, where several as South Beach’s Ocean Drive, costs more
$0.50 per hour and $1.00 per hour.
of the speed cushions were recently being than the outlying neighborhoods of Middle
tested. Robert Sivit, a resident riding his bike and North Beach.
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municipal
mobility plan
Plan de Movilidad
Municipal
COMPLETED PROJECTS
• Washington Avenue, one of the city’s
most important commercial districts, received a
major facelift that greatly improved traffic flow
and enhanced the Avenue’s aesthetics with new
streetscapes, drainage, water-main, replacement
of sidewalks, new curbs and gutters, new street Washington Avenue at 11 Street.
lighting and landscaping.
• The Beach Walk – SB Atlantic Greenway: Mobility Projects being designed construirá otra faceta del beach walk, desde la 21 a
The now popular multi-purpose beach walk runs la 23 calle, como parte del proyecto de construcción
parallel to the ocean, from 14 to 21 streets and is a 15- • South Pointe Right-of-way (ROW) Project will del hotel W.
foot wide on-grade path constructed of pavers. Used bring bike lanes to Alton Road, South Pointe
by residents and visitors as an exercise, walking and Drive, and Ocean Drive • El Proyecto de Reducción del Tráfico en
running path, for biking and walking their pets, the • The West Avenue Basis-of-Design Report (BODR) La Gorce/Pine Tree Drive instaló sardineles
beach walk connects area business districts, cultural will bring bike lanes to West Avenue en las calles de los vecindarios para aliviar la
and tourism centers, residential neighborhoods, congestión y mejorar la seguridad del tráfico.
parking facilities, parks, schools and the beaches. • A new bike path on Dade Boulevard
The Beachwalk project will continue with construction • Calle 63 con Indian Creek – Este proyecto
• Additional traffic calming pilot projects and de dos partes incluyó la Rehabilitación del
behind the W-Hotel, from 21 to 23 Streets. As part
traffic calming manual Puente de la Calle 63, lo cual contribuyó a
of this project, a portion of the wooden boardwalk
was demolished and another portion was reduced • 71st and Dickens intersection improvement mejorar la estética y la mecánica del puente, y la
to 650 feet to a new entrance point at 23 Street. feasibility study Reconstrucción de Indian Creek Drive, que eliminó
Construction will begin on an environmentally friendly el paso elevado hacia el norte y reconfiguró la
at-grade beach walk to extend from 21 Street to 23 • Self-service bicycle rental program intersección, instaló un nuevo drenaje, aceras,
Street. This project is also part of the City’s vision iluminación, vías, sardineles, señales de tráfico,
• North Beach circulator bus
to have all of the beach walks throughout the city alumbrado público y ajardinamiento.
connect for a seamless environmental path along
the dunes and beach. The North Beach Recreational Proyectos Terminados Proyectos de movilidad en la fase
Corridor project, in its completion period, also built • Washington Avenue, uno de los distritos de diseño
an on-grade beachwalk from 64th and 79th streets, comerciales más importantes de la Ciudad, • El Proyecto South Pointe Right-of-way (ROW)
parallel to the ocean. vivió una gran transformación que mejoró en instalará carriles para bicicletas en Alton Road,
gran medida el flujo de tráfico y la estética de South Pointe Drive y Ocean Drive
• La Gorce/Pine Tree Drive Traffic Calming la Avenida, con una nueva apariencia general,
Project installed traffic medians throughout the • Con base en West Avenue Basis-of-Design Report
drenaje, tubería maestra para agua, reemplazo
neighborhoods to relieve congestion and improve (BODR) se construirán carriles para bicicletas
de aceras, nuevos bordes de aceras y canales,
traffic safety. hacia West Avenue
nuevo alumbrado público y ajardinamiento.
• Una nueva ruta de bicicletas en Dade
• 63 Street & Indian Creek – This two-part • Beach Walk – SB Atlantic Greenway: El Boulevard
project was a cooperative effort between the City ahora popular paseo peatonal “beach walk”, multiuso,
and the Florida Department of Transportation paralelo al mar, va de la calle 14 a la 21, y de la • Proyectos piloto adicionales para la reducción
(FDOT), and included the 63 Street Bridge 64 a la 71, tiene 15 pies de ancho y su sendero del tráfico y Manual de Reducción de Tráfico
Rehabilitation, which provided a major aesthetic empedrado tiene diversos niveles. Utilizado por • Estudio de factibilidad para mejorar la
and mechanical facelift to the bridge, and the residentes y visitantes para hacer ejercicio, caminar y intersección de Dickens con la 71
Indian Creek Drive Reconstruction, which removed correr, montar en bicicleta y pasearse con las mascotas,
the northbound flyover and reconfiguration of the el paseo peatonal de la playa interconecta entre sí a • Programa de alquiler de bicicletas por el sistema
intersection, new drainage, sidewalks, lighting, los distritos del área de negocios, centros culturales y de autoservicio
roadway, medians, traffic signals, street lights turísticos, vecindarios residenciales, instalaciones para
and landscaping. estacionamiento, parques, colegios y playas. Pronto se • Circular o bus para el área de North Beach
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Movilidad en la Ciudad
Por Ivette Diaz En Miami Beach uno puede movilizarse en el modo atendiendo los asuntos de la movilidad en Miami
de transporte que prefiera, bien sea en bicicleta, Beach, la Ciudad ha empezado a dar a conocer
motocicleta, automóvil, transporte público o una serie de iniciativas sobre transporte y parqueo
caminando. Diariamente miles de personas se que garanticen la facilidad de desplazamiento en
desplazan por la isla para ir a sus casas, acudir a la Ciudad.
sus lugares favoritos en la playa, a sus oficinas, o
simplemente para tomar parte en el último evento Algunos de los programas que actualmente están
ocurrido en la Ciudad. Una de las altas prioridades en proceso de implementación y algunos que ya
de la Ciudad de Miami Beach es asegurarse de se han completado son resultado de uno de los
que todos podamos ir a donde necesitemos y proyectos de movilidad más grandes emprendidos
con la menor molestia posible. Para continuar por la Ciudad hasta la fecha. La meta del Plan
de Movilidad Municipal (Municipal Mobility
Plan, MMP) es atender el crecimiento continuo de
nuestra popular Ciudad.
Otras ventajas que ofrece iPark son que no hay que recibir una factura,
Other iPark advantages include not having to receive a bill, carry a
portar una tarjeta de crédito, monedas ni tarjetas inteligentes, ni hay que
credit card, coins or the smart cards and, you do not have to get off your
salir del vehículo para reabastecer el dispositivo, (o) lo puede hacer en la
vehicle to replenish the device, you can do it from the comfort of your
comodidad de su propia casa, por teléfono o personalmente.
own home, by phone or in person, at the City’s Parking Department.
iPark está disponible por $20 y, durante un tiempo limitado, los residentes de Miami
iPark is available for $20 and, for a limited time, Miami Beach residents Beach reciben con el dispositivo una carga previa de $20 para estacionamiento.
receive $20 of pre-loaded parking time. Non-residents receive $10 pre- Los no residentes reciben una carga previa de $10 sin costo adicional. Otro
loaded parking time at no extra cost. Another perk is that residents using beneficio es que los residentes que utilicen iPark recibirán un descuento del 20%
iPark will receive a 20 percent discount on parking at a meter in zone en el precio de estacionamiento en los parquímetros de la zona A, de tal manera
A – instead of the new $1.25 rate, you pay $1.00. que, en lugar de la nueva tarifa de $1.25 pagan $1.00.
The iPark is available for purchase at the Miami Beach Parking Department, iPark se puede comprar en el Departamento de Parqueo de Miami Beach,
309 23 Street, Suite 200, near Collins Park, 305.673.PARK (7275) 309 23 Street, Suite 200, cerca a Collins Park. 305.673.PARK (7275)
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Continua DE la pagina 24 El TE se estructurará con base en la información de estacionamiento en toda la Ciudad, tanto en
y datos contenidos en el Plan Municipal de las calles (junto a las aceras) como fuera de ellas
North Bay y madre de dos hijos, espera que los Movilidad (Municipal Mobility Plan), el Plan (parqueaderos cubiertos y lotes para parqueo).
nuevos dispositivos de velocidad puedan cumplir Maestro de Transporte y el Estudio del Tránsito en La Ciudad tiene 64 lotes para estacionamiento
su función. “Es una vía bastante activa”, dijo ella las Comunidades Costeras (Coastal Communities (surface parking lots) y seis parqueaderos
refiriéndose a su calle, en donde recientemente Transportation Master Plan and Transit Study) y cubiertos (parking garages) con un total de más
se realizaron varias pruebas con dispositivos el Plan Maestro de Atlantic Greenway Network de 14,000 espacios para estacionamiento, y
reductores de velocidad. Robert Sivit, un residente (Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan). El TE actualmente hay más estacionamientos cubiertos
que se transporta en bicicleta en una de las vías incluye tres reuniones públicas. La primera reunión en construcción. El Departamento mantiene
que tendrán reductores de velocidad se sintió se llevó a cabo en octubre y la próxima será aproximadamente 8,404 parquímetros. Las
optimista con el nuevo programa: "Me parece abierta al público, programada tentativamente tarifas de los parquímetros y los límites de tiempo
que tiene mucha consideración con quienes nos para el 5 de febrero de 2009 a las 6:30 p.m. en se establecen con base en las condiciones
desplazamos en bicicleta. Es más fácil desplazarse North Shore Youth Center. El tercer taller público demográficas de cada área -- el nivel de actividad
teniendo presentes estos dispositivos que con los se combinará con la Junta de Planeación para de estacionamiento y las tarifas del mercado de
habituales badenes o resaltos". El programa que sea una reunión especial. Esta última está los estacionamientos fuera de las calles en el
piloto reunirá opiniones de los residentes y en programada tentativamente para abril de 2009. área geográfica. Un ejemplo de esto es que el
los próximos seis meses pasará por muchas más estacionamiento en un área comercial de alta
evaluaciones con el fin de determinar su efectividad La información actualizada sobre el proyecto densidad, como en Ocean Drive (South Beach),
para la reducción de la velocidad, antes de que se puede obtener en el sitio web de la Ciudad, cuesta más que en vecindarios periféricos de
se pueda adoptar en forma oficial. cuyo enlace con la División de Transporte del Middle y North Beach.
Departamento de Obras Públicas es: http://web.
Otros estudios están facilitando el desplazamiento miamibeachfl.gov/publicworks/transportation/ Nuevas tarifas de estacionamiento
en la Ciudad. El Estudio del Tránsito en las scroll.aspx?id=37042 El 17 de septiembre de 2008, el Alcalde y la
Comunidades Costeras (Coastal Communities Comisión aprobaron un ajuste en la tarifa de
Transit Study, CCTS) se centra en la eficiencia Estacionamiento en Miami Beach estacionamiento para todos los parquímetros al
general de las operaciones de las líneas de La Ciudad de Miami Beach ha trabajado en la sur de la Calle 23. La tarifa subió de $1.00 por
transporte dentro de la Ciudad de Miami Beach y última década para mejorar sus opciones de hora a $1.25 por hora. Todas las demás áreas
las comunidades adyacentes, con el fin de ofrecer parqueo para residentes, turistas y visitantes. El al norte de la Calle 23 mantendrán las tarifas
soluciones más eficientes al transporte masivo a Departamento de Parqueo administra los lugares actuales de $0.50 por hora y $1.00 por hora.
través de la consolidación, el truncamiento y la
reducción de líneas de autobuses. Esto establecerá
rutas circulares regionales para un desplazamiento Como parte de un programa
más eficiente. También se desarrolló el Plan piloto para la disminución del
Maestro de Atlantic Greenway Network (Atlantic tráfico, la Ciudad ha instalado
Greenway Network Master Plan) para reforzar los dispositivos como estos, para
sistemas alternativos de transporte.
reducir la velocidad.
Elemento de Transporte
Otro gran proyecto en marcha para atender
los asuntos de la movilidad es Miami Beach
Transportation Element (TE). “Será parte del Plan
Integral de Miami Beach para asegurar que los
proyectos de transporte que se están planeando
se conviertan en una realidad", dijo Beckmann.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS SALUD Y APTITUD
Now that we are tightening our financial belts, Klepper, a certified aerobics instructor, and
let us not forget that we must also tighten our trainer who used to own a local gym and has
muscles in order to stay healthy. And, why not, been in the fitness field for over two decades. “I
look great too. The beginning of the year is a see their lifestyles changing as they learn about
pivotal time when many people resolve to do nutrition and exercise, and they begin to feel
new things with their lives. Exercise and health great,” said Klepper.
are usually at the top of the list.
A 2008 Yoga Journal magazine study recently
Miami Beach offers plenty of places and reported that almost 16 million Americans were
opportunities where you can move your body practicing yoga last year, and 14 million had
and get rid of those extra holiday calories. Any been advised by a doctor to take yoga to improve
native knows that this is the best time of year their health. Although its been assoicated with
to get outdoors to ride your bicycle, walk or a lean, sculpted body, and although it does
jog in our parks, beach walks, or even along accomplish those things, the practice of yoga
the water’s edge. However, if you do not want goes a lot deeper. Some of the health benefits
to chance the weather, you can go into one of include improved heart health, circulation and
Miami Beach’s public recreational facilities for reduced cholesterol levels. Other benefits include
a good workout. There are classes for all age weight loss, greater flexibility of body and mind,
groups at low and discounted rates, and in some and an overall feeling of balance and wellness.
cases, free of charge.
Now, in cooperation with the Miami Beach
“The amount of adults taking aerobics and yoga Police Athletic League, the City offers free yoga
classes prove that people in the community are on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Flamingo
conscious of the benefits of physical fitness and Park. “I thought it was an amazing gift for
understand that fitness is a way of life, plus our our community,” said yoga instructor, Victoria
offerings are also disguised with fun in them,” Brunacci, who teaches the new classes at
said Julio Magrisso, assistant director of Miami Flamingo Park. Brunacci says that she sees
Beach’s Parks and Recreation Department. about 10 to 20 students in her classes which,
although new, are gaining popularity among
North Shore Park offers chair aerobics and Tai- the locals and people who work in the area.
Chi classes for seniors and regular aerobics
classes for adults. The aerobic classes have The type of yoga taught is Hatha Vinsaya,
become quite popular and are offered at several hatha being the oldest form of yoga originated
times during the day and evening to work around in India, and vinsaya, which means breath-
most people’s schedules. synchronized movement with a series of poses
or “asanas.” The class is open to all age groups,
Recently, at one of the North Shore Park’s free of charge. “All levels are welcome because
adult aerobics classes there were participants the class is basic, and I demonstrate how you
of different ages in attendance. “I highly can modify the same posture up to three levels,”
recommend the classes,” said Phyllis Shamis, said Brunacci.
who drives from a nearby city to take part in the
class. “I’ve become a fan, I lost weight, gained As part of its commitment to promote health and
some muscle and made new friends.” fitness among residents and visitors, the City of
Miami Beach also provides two fitness facilities
Offered throughout the week, the class offers a equipped with a variety of exercise machines. The
full-body workout with a warm up, a mid to high- fitness centers are located at Flamingo and North
energy cardiovascular workout, strength training Shore parks, and the use of the equipment and the
and stretching. The class is taught by Carmen facilities is provided at a very low cost to residents.
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FIT & HEALTHY North Shore Park. Las clases son para adultos de todas las edades.
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Flamingo Park, 11 Street at Jefferson Avenue apretar nuestros músculos para mantenernos Subdirector del Departamento de Parques y
sanos. Y, por qué no, también para lucir Recreación de Miami Beach.
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espléndidos. El principio del año es un tiempo North Shore Park ofrece clases de aeróbicos en
decisivo para la mayoría de las personas, un silla y de Tai-Chi para personas de la tercera
Tai Chi • FREE tiempo en el que se toma la resolución de hacer edad, así como clases regulares de aeróbicos
Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. nuevas cosas con la vida. Hacer ejercicio y estar para adultos. Las clases de aeróbicos se han
en forma son dos de las que usualmente están en vuelto bastante populares y se ofrecen en
la parte superior de la lista. diferentes horarios durante el día y la noche para
Yoga in the Park • FREE que se adapten a los horarios de la mayoría de
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Miami Beach ofrece abundantes lugares y la gente.
oportunidades para mover su cuerpo y liberarse
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
de las calorías adicionales obtenidas en las Recientemente, en una de las clases de aeróbicos
Flamingo Park, 11 Street at Jefferson Avenue
fiestas de fin de año. Cualquier persona de aquí en North Shore Park para adultos había
305.531.5636/305.673.7766 sabe que esta es la mejor época del año para participantes de diferentes edades. “Recomiendo
salir a montar en bicicleta, caminar o trotar en estas clases en forma especial”, dice Phyllis
nuestros parques, dar caminadas por la playa Shamis, quien conduce desde un municipio
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o incluso hacerlo a lo largo de la orilla del mar. cercano para participar en estas clases. “Me he
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sin embargo, si no quiere correr el riesgo del convertido en un aficionado, perdí peso, gané
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. mal tiempo, puede ir a alguna de las muchas algo de musculatura e hice nuevos amigos".
Flamingo Park, 11 Street at Jefferson Avenue
instalaciones públicas recreativas de Miami Las clases ofrecen actividades que ejercitan todas las
Beach y hacer buenas sesiones ejercicio físico. partes del cuerpo, con ejercicios de calentamiento,
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Hay clases para todos los grupos de edades, un trabajo central cardiovascular de alta energía,
a bajas tarifas y con descuentos, y en algunos fortalecimiento corporal y estiramiento. Las clases
FITNESS CENTERS casos completamente gratuitas. están a cargo de Carmen Klepper, instructora
certificada y entrenadora de aeróbicos. “Veo cómo
PAL Fitness Center
“La gran cantidad de adultos que están recibiendo cambian sus estilos de vida a medida que adquieren
Flamingo Park, 11 Street at Jefferson Avenue clases de aeróbicos y yoga demuestra que la conocimientos sobre nutrición y hacen ejercicio, pues
gente en las comunidades es consciente de los empiezan a sentirse muy bien”, afirmó Klepper.
North Shore Fitness Center beneficios del ejercicio físico y de que estar
en forma es un estilo de vida, además de que Continua en la pagina 42
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NEXT GENERATION Nueva Generación
International
Fortunately for Miami Beach residents, all youth “Our daughter’s experience as a sixth grader in the
have the opportunity to participate in all levels of a new program at Nautilus Middle School has been
Baccalaureate:
unique International Baccalaureate (IB) Education. a good one. The curriculum is relevant, her teachers
IB is the benchmark of educational excellence with top-notch and engaging, and the school welcoming.
A World of
a reputation for high-quality education for over 35 We are very pleased to have this program available
years. IB is internationally recognized and made in our community,” said Shelley Niceley Groff, parent
up of three successive programs: the Primary Years of a Nautilus Middle School student.
UPDATE
their medals. Students then “voiced their choice” by
investigating the electoral process and its impact on
the world. The culminating events included a mock
town hall debate, election, statistics, research, and
political propaganda. Sixth-grader Daniel Bertak
exclaimed, “It’s the ultimate learning experience.”
The City and our Beach schools are making great strides towards the implementation of all components of
To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, students at our Education Compact. As these various components develop, students can expect to see more program
Nautilus Middle enrolled in the IB candidate
choices and greater accessibility to information.
program held Celebración Hispánica. Students
studied their family’s heritage and history from
The Career Experience Opportunity Internship Program provides high school students hands-
varying perspectives from the meanings of their
names to appreciating Latin food and music. on experience in a professional field within the city government that is aligned to their chosen
career path. Eligible students are interviewed and accepted placement based on knowledge and
In keeping with the community and service skills acquired in the classroom. Beach High youth interested in participating in the City-sponsored
component of the IB model, the middle school internship should contact the appropriate school-site staff for additional information.
students developed an original holiday podcast,
which includes music, singing, poem reading and Grant Development Workshops focuses on the needs of Beach school Parent Teacher Student
holiday greetings for the Lighthouse for the Blind.
Associations (PTSA) to maximize the pool of available resources to serve the city’s schools and
residents. Monthly grant workshops are offered at various locations and times to accommodate
“My school is interesting and exciting and I love
interested PTSA members and parents. For more information, call 305.995.1426.
it. I wish I could stay more than three years,” said
Bianca Williams, Nautilus sixth grader.
Youth Website: Go to www.miamibeachfl.gov and click on the Education Compact icon. Developed
Next Steps in conjunction with the Miami Beach Quality Education Committee, this new webpage offers
The growth of IB programming in Miami Beach is a valuable information to residents such as school updates, PTSA news, district grant opportunities,
positive addition to traditional educational options. MB International Baccalaureate rollouts, and other vital youth-related topics.
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NEXT GENERATION Nueva Generación
Bachillerato Internacional:
un mundo de conocimientos
Afortunadamente para los residentes de Miami en Colegios del Mundo del IB. Estos colegios están y el colegio completará un riguroso proceso de
Beach, todos los jóvenes tienen la oportunidad de trabajando para hacer que su MYP tenga una solicitud. Para el estudiante de secundaria que tiene
participar en los diversos niveles de una educación estructura abierta al desafío académico y a la grandes aspiraciones y trabaja diligentemente, el
tan única como lo es el Bachillerato Internacional adquisición de habilidades para la vida, metas que Programa del Diploma en Beach High le ayuda
(International Baccalaureate, IB). El IB es el punto de son alcanzables cuando se abrazan y se trascienden a acumular méritos para el Advanced Placement
referencia para la excelencia en la educación, con las materias de los colegios tradicionales. y opciones de matrícula dual. IB es un curso de
una reputación de más de 35 años por su alta calidad estudios que permite a los estudiantes ganar créditos
educativa. El IB es reconocido internacionalmente El equipo del IB de Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center desde la secundaria para sus estudios superiores. El
y consta de tres programas sucesivos: El Programa ha dado un gran paso con el enfoque temático Programa del Diploma del IB es más integral y es
para la Primaria (Primary Years Program, PYP), para el aprendizaje. Los estudiantes de sexto ampliamente reconocido por asesores de estudios
desde kindergarten hasta quinto grado, el Programa grado participaron activamente en el Área de superiores y por funcionarios de departamentos
para los Años Intermedios (Middle Years Program, Presentaciones Interactivas, la que incluye entornos, de admisión universitaria como uno de los mejores
MYP), de sexto a décimo grado, y el Programa del inventiva, comunidad y servicio, educación social programas disponibles para prepararse con miras a
Diploma (Diploma Program, DP), grados 11 y 12. y de salud y enfoques hacia el aprendizaje. “Los la educación superior.
estudiantes que han participado activamente en
En el año 2010, todos los colegios de Miami el programa han ganado autoestima, confianza y La Ciudad de Miami Beach, en asocio con los
Beach ofrecerán la educación continua del IB. un sentido de autonomía a partir de las diversas Colegios Públicos del Condado de Miami-Dade, ha
Cualquier colegio se puede convertir en un Colegio actividades temáticas”, afirma Lisa Barron, sido aceptada para recibir capacitación de planta
del Mundo del IB si cumple con los intensos y profesora de Fienberg-Fisher. para el IB en marzo de 2009. Todos los colegios de
extensos requisitos establecidos por International Miami Beach de enseñanza primaria e intermedia
Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). El modelo del IB Estudiantes y profesores dieron luego un vuelco participarán en estas sesiones de capacitación, lo
fomenta una actitud positiva hacia el aprendizaje, en el año escolar al explorar a China y los Juegos que les permitirá presentar las correspondientes
al apoyar a los estudiantes para que planteen Olímpicos de 2008. Los estudiantes escudriñaron solicitudes para obtener el estatus del IB.
preguntas desafiantes, reflexionen en forma los asuntos políticos, culturales y globales mediante
crítica, desarrollen habilidades de investigación y una réplica de los Juegos Olímpicos. Luego los Para obtener más información sobre estos programas,
participen en el servicio a la comunidad. estudiantes “expresaron sus opciones” investigando por favor comuníquese con Leslie Rosenfeld llamando
el proceso electoral y su impacto en el mundo. En al 305.673.7000, ext. 6923 o con el coordinador
Tres colegios de Miami Beach han calificado como honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, los estudiantes del IB en su colegio o escuela local.
candidatos en Colegios del Mundo del IB, incluyendo de Nautilus Middle que participan en el programa
a: Miami Beach Senior High, Nautilus Middle y candidato al IB llevaron a cabo una Celebración
Fienberg-Fisher K-8. Mientrs que desarrollan su Hispánica, donde estudiaron la herencia e historia de
currículo usando el modelo del IB, el enfoque se sus familias desde diferentes perspectivas.
centra en saber cómo aprenden los estudiantes, más
que saber qué aprenden. Los estudiantes también se En el componente del modelo del IB enfocado en la
concentran en una mentalidad internacional, para comunidad y el servicio, los estudiantes de los años
resolver los problemas globales y comprender a intermedios desarrollaron un original podcast festivo
otras culturas. que incluía música, canciones, lectura de poemas y
felicitaciones por el Faro de Luz para los Ciegos.
“La experiencia de nuestra hija de sexto grado con el
nuevo programa en Nautilus Middle School ha sido Próximos pasos
Students at Nautilus Middle School enjoy Latin dishes and music
buena. El currículo es pertinente, sus profesores son El crecimiento de la programación del IB en Miami
at La Cantina del Tiburon (Sharkey’s Café). In the background,
excelentes y entusiastas y el colegio es acogedor. Nos Beach es una adición positiva a las opciones
complace tener este programa disponible en nuestra educativas tradicionales. the Wall of Names/La Pared de los Nombres displays the origin
comunidad”, afirmó Shelley Niceley Groff, madre de and meaning of their names and their Spanish equivalent.
una estudiante de Nautilus Middle School. Miami Beach Senior High School (Beach High) es un Estudiantes de Nautilus Middle School disfrutan de platos y
colegio candidato al Programa del Diploma (DP) y música latina en La Cantina del Tiburón (Sharkey’s Café). En el
Tanto Nautilus Middle School como Fienberg Fisher busca recibir la autorización para convertirse en un fondo, La Pared de los Nombres muestra el origen y significado
K-8 Center son colegios “candidatos” al IB y están en Colegio del Mundo del IB. Para lograr esto, todos los
de sus nombres y su equivalente en español.
procura de obtener la autorización para convertirse profesores involucrados recibirán una capacitación
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GREEN SPACE PAISAJE
Gone
According to the Florida Audubon Society, they estimate
that populations of birds have declined by more than
80 percent in the last 50 years. Most of this is due to
the shrinkage of habitat. The City of Miami Beach’s
on-going urban forestation project and other
Birds
effort to bring native habitats back home.
The City is planting species that attract
birds, butterflies and other wildlife
throughout the city.
Disminuye
there are fenced off conservation
areas with the goal of establishing a greater
“It is also important to provide food sources throughout the year,” said Chris Latt,
Ph.D., Urban Forester with the City of Miami Beach Greenspace Management Division
of Parks and Recreation. “So we want plant species that fruit at different times.” Berries
and seeds are important food for many songbirds. Some insect-eating birds shift to berries
when the bug population is low. Work to create a selection of native berry-bearing shrubs
and trees. In Florida, some native berry plants might hold their berries through the cooler
months, a plus for those migrating birds.
Supplementing natural fruits and seeds with bird feeders, and providing birdbaths or another
water source also will attract more birds. In a backyard or balcony, the combination of wildlife
friendly landscaping, bird feeders, water, and shrubs for shelter will attract the greatest number
of birds.
For more information on landscaping for birds and other wildlife, go to these
important resources:
• Florida Backyard Landscape for Wildlife www.wec.ufl.edu
• The National Wildlife Foundation www.nwf.org
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PAISAJE GREEN SPACE
de las aves y la vida silvestre. Ciertas aves buscan su alimento en las copas de los árboles, otras en
los rastrojos y algunas en las áreas cubiertas de hierba. Comen alimentos diferentes y hacen sus nidos
Green Lodging
en lugares diferentes. Comes to the Beach
Certificación Hotelera Ambiental
En las inmediaciones de su casa usted puede contribuir a la creación de hábitat reduciendo el área llega a Beach
de prados y sembrando árboles y arbustos que sirvan de abrigo y alimento para las aves. Mientras This year, the Shore Club became the first local
mayor sea la diversidad de plantas, mayor será la de la vida silvestre porque cada especie de hotel to receive the One Palm Certification for
aves y animales utiliza el hábitat en forma diferente. Un buen hábitat debe incluir una amplia Green Lodging by the State of Florida. The Shore
variedad de árboles y plantas, los cuales tienen flores, bayas, semillas y nueces, así como follajes Club established several categories of recycling
de diferentes alturas. and water efficient programs for its guests, and
received an award of recognition from the City of
“También es importante suministrar fuentes de alimento durante todo el año”, afirma Chris Latt, Miami Beach for the designation.
Ph.D., Forestador Urbano, funcionario de la Administración de Zonas Ecológicas del Departamento
de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Miami Beach. “Por eso queremos plantar especies DEP encourages the lodging industry to conserve
que den frutos en diferentes épocas”. Las frutillas y semillas son una importante fuente de and protect Florida’s natural resources.
alimentación para muchas aves cantoras. Algunos pájaros que se alimentan de insectos Now, you too can learn how your establishment
cambian su fuente de sustento por semillas cuando baja la población de insectos. Se can begin making a difference in our environment.
está trabajando para crear una selección de plantas, arbustos y árboles nativos que In an effort to promote environmental sustainability
produzcan semillas. En la Florida, algunas plantas nativas productoras de bayas y in the hospitality industry, the City of Miami Beach
semillas podrían suministrar una fuente adicional de alimento durante los meses fríos will be presenting a Green Lodging Workshop on
para los pájaros migratorios. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Geared
Otros medios para atraer a las aves consisten en incluir frutas naturales y towards hotel staff and management, the workshop
semillas en los comederos para pájaros, colocar pilas ornamentales para que is free and will include topics related to energy and
ellos se bañen, o instalar otras fuentes de agua. En el patio de una casa, la water conservation, waste reduction and indoor air
combinación entre plantas propicias para la vida silvestre, comederos para quality. There will also be a trade show on site for
aves, agua, plantas y arbustos para refugio son medios para atraer a un vendors to exhibit green products and services.
mayor número de pájaros.
Este año, Shore Club se convirtió en el primer hotel
Si desea obtener mayor información sobre jardinería que beneficie a las local en recibir la certificación One Palm for Green
aves y a otras formas de vida silvestre, viste estas importantes fuentes: Lodging otorgada por el Estado de la Florida. Shore
• Florida Backyard Landscape for Wildlife www.wec.ufl.edu Club estableció varias categorías en sus programas
• The National Wildlife Foundation www.nwf.org de reciclaje y manejo eficiente del agua para sus
huéspedes, y la Ciudad de Maimi Beach le otorgó
un premio en reconocimiento de sus iniciativas.
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CULTURAL CORNER ESQUINA CULTURAL
Miami Beach Festival of the Arts has evolved from a local street show started realiza anualmente, ha evolucionado desde una exposición callejera local,
in 1974 to one of the most prestigious cultural art festivals on the East Coast. iniciada en 1974, hasta convertirse en uno de los más prestigiosos festivales
Known for its fresh, laid-back attitude, the event is free to attend, and will del arte y la cultura en la Costa Este. Conocido por su atmósfera fresca
bring over 50,000 visitors, both young and old, to North Beach’s picturesque y relajada, este festival gratuito atraerá a más de 50,000 visitantes, tanto
seaside promenade to browse amongst the fine art on exhibit while enjoying an jóvenes como mayores, al pintoresco paseo en North Beach, contiguo al mar,
array of performing arts and epicurean offerings. para observar las bellas obras expuestas mientras se
disfruta de toda una gama de artes interpretativas y
The festival takes place the weekend of February ofertas epicúreas.
7 and 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at a great
outdoor location in North Beach’s magnificent El festival se realiza el fin de semana del 7 y 8 de
Ocean Terrace, east of Collins Ave between 73 and febrero entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m. en un
75 streets. This signature community event showcases gran lugar al aire libre, el magnífico Ocean Terrace
the juried artwork of over 150 unique artists from de North Beach, al este de Collins Ave entre las calles
across the nation, exhibiting paintings, sculpture, 73 y 75. Este evento, que tiene el sello distintivo de
glass, ceramics, jewelry, and photography. la comunidad, exhibe obras de pintura, escultura,
vidrio, cerámica, joyería y fotografía, evaluadas por
“This event has become an annual opportunity jurados, creadas por más de 150 valiosos artistas
for tourists and residents from the South Florida nacionales.
community to enjoy excellent art and entertainment.
It continues its growth as an enriching cultural “Este evento se ha convertido en una oportunidad anual
experience that has become synonymous with Miami para el deleite de turistas y residentes de la comunidad
Beach and its historical support of the arts,” said del Sur de la Florida y continúa creciendo como una
Artist on the Beach, ©2008 Stephen Gamson
Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera Bower. experiencia cultural enriquecedora, sinónimo de Miami
Beach y su histórico respaldo al arte”, ha dicho Matti
In addition to visual arts, live music and entertainment Herrera Bower, Alcalde de Miami Beach.
by premiere South Florida performers Spam Allstars, Locos por Juana,
Conjunto Progreso and Suenalo, the event features an international food Además de artes visuales, música en vivo y estrenos de intérpretes del Sur
court and free activities for the kids. This year’s official festival poster was de la Florida como Spam Allstars, Locos por Juana, Conjunto Progreso y
created by distinguished artist Stephen Gamson. Suénalo, el evento incluye espacios para disfrutar de comida internacional y
actividades al aire libre para niños. El afiche oficial del festival de este año
El 35° Festival Coldwell Banker de Arte de Miami Beach, evento que se fue creado por el destacado artista Stephen Gamson.
Descanse y haga planes para tener nuevamente la noche de su vida en Sleepless Night 2009. El evento cultural gratuito, orientado a la familia,
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Un estudio reportado recientemente por la dice que a sus clases asisten entre 10 y
revista Yoga Journal, indicó que en 2008 20 estudiantes y que aunque son clases
casi 16 millones de norteamericanos nuevas, están ganando popularidad entre
practicaron yoga y que 14 millones la gente local y las personas que trabajan
recibieron recomendaciones médicas para en el área. El tipo de yoga que enseña se
practicar yoga como un medio para mejorar denomina Hatha Vinsaya. Hata es la forma
su salud. El yoga ha sido asociado con un más antigua de yoga y Vinsaya significa
cuerpo delgado, escultural, y aunque la movimiento sincronizado del aliento,
práctica contribuye a esto, su alcance es con una serie de posturas denominadas
mucho mayor. Algunos beneficios incluyen Salutaciones al Sol. Las clases son gratuitas
un mejor funcionamiento del corazón y y están abiertas para todos los grupos de
el sistema circulatorio, reducción de los edades. “Todos los niveles son bienvenidos
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mayor flexibilidad de cuerpo y mente, y qué manera la persona puede modificar
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bienestar. dijo Brunacci.
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Keo Wolford
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“I Puritani”
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MARCH 2009
SINCE YOU ASKED Usted Preguntó
What is happening with the Beach proyecto será la construcción de un tramo para For construction project concerns, if it is a City-
Boardwalk from 21 to 23 streets? caminar por la playa, escalonado, a lo largo del managed project on a City-owned public facility,
¿Qué está ocurriendo con el paseo mismo recorrido del paseo. El nuevo tramo para such as a street right of way, park, or parking
de la playa en los alrededores de la caminar por la playa se extenderá desde donde garage, please contact the Capital Improvement
Calle 21? termina actualmente, entre las calles 21 y 23, y el Projects Office (CIP). If your concern involves noise
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650 pies para un nuevo punto de entrada en la and if relates to a construction project on private
As part of the W Hotel construction, a portion
Calle 23. Se estima que toda la construcción del property, contact the Building Department. For
of the beach boardwalk which extends from
sendero en la playa tomará dos o tres meses y se concerns relating to construction or repair projects
21 (entrance to boardwalk) to 23 streets was
tiene previsto que la obra podría entregarse en by FPL, TECO (gas), Bellsouth, or Cable TV, etc.,
demolished to make way for an environmentally
marzo de 2009. please contact the Public Works Department.
friendly at-grade beach walk. Demolition
activities took place in December. The next
La visión de la Ciudad es hacer que todos los Inquietudes sobre calidad de vida están a cargo
phase of the project will build an at-grade beach
paseos de la playa se conecten para formar un de la División de Cumplimiento con los Códigos de
walk along the same boardwalk footprint. The
sendero continuo a lo largo de las dunas y la la Ciudad (Code Compliance), e incluyen asuntos
new beach walk will extend from its current
playa. El proyecto del Corredor Recreativo de como mantenimiento de propiedades, desechos,
ending point on 21 Street to 23 Street, and
North Beach, en su fase final, incluye un sendero perros, ruidos, manejo ilegal de basuras, o grafitis
the wooden boardwalk will be subsequently
peatonal escalonado que serpentea detrás de las (entre otros).
reduced by 650 feet to a new entrance point at
dunas frente al mar, entre las calles 64 y 79. Hace
23 Street. Overall construction of the beach walk
algunos años se construyó un sendero escalonado Para reportar inquietudes relacionadas con un
is scheduled to last two to three months with an
en la playa, desde la Calle 21 hasta Lummus Park proyecto de construcción de la Ciudad en una
estimated completion date of March 2009. It is
con la Calle 15. vía pública con derecho de paso, un parque o
the City’s vision to have all of the beach walks on
un parqueadero municipal, comuniquese con la
the beach connect for a seamless environmental
Who do I contact if I have a quality Oficina de Proyectos para Grandes Mejoras (CIP).
path along the dunes and beach.
of life concern, for example, a noise Inquietudes sobre ruidos producidos por un sitio de
complaint, barking dogs, etc., and construcción, comuniquese con Code Compliance.
The North Beach Recreational Corridor project,
Quejas sobre un proyecto de construcción
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en una propiedad privada, comuniquese con
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el Departamento de Edificaciones (Building),
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An at-grade beach walk was completed in calidad de vida, por ejemplo quejas compañias de servicios públicos en una vía
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Quality of life concerns are handled by the Code CODE COMPLIANCE 305.673.7555
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Compliance Division. These issues involve things such NOISE COMPLAINTS 305.604.CITY
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