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Urban Forum - NewsletterApril 2007 - Issue # 21Issue #: 21 The UEL, as one of the many interested stakeholders non-profit public interest groups, attended a “stakeholders” meeting. We were encouraged that at last there would be a public process for Virginia Key. Unfortunately, with the previous City of Miami manager, there was a closed door policy. Various public developments, including Virginia Key and Bicentennial Park were being designed by consultants without public input. Successful cities thrive when there is a shared trust between the city officials and the citizens.
January 2007 - Issue # 20Issue #: 20 In 2006 we hosted candidate’s forums for the 2006 County Commission elections and City of Miami Commission elections. We held four successful dinner programs at the historic Miami River Inn, held a Strong Mayor Charter Change Debate and sponsored an Urban Smart Growth themed bus tour to Delray Beach. UEL has still not resolved is the lack of open public participation for the Bicentennial Park and Virginia Key master plans. read more »
October 2006 - Issue # 19Issue #: 19 Welcome to another new, good year for the Urban Environment League. The UEL summer ended after a very productive series of County Commission Candidate Forums. UEL committees have finalized a fan- tastic Dinner Series at the Miami River Inn, and a set of Smart Growth Bus Tours, the first on November 17 to Delray Beach, and a second on March 23 to ABACOA in Palm Beach County.
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March 2006 - Issue # 17Issue #: 17 UEL was founded ten years ago. To celebrate, we are updating our history of activism. It is enlightening to examine the League’s glowing record. UEL was on the early cusp, creating awareness on issues that continue to be major community concerns. Most astounding is that some of the most troublesome issues of UEL’s past agendas are just beginning to surface in government as critical matters. We question whether this is indicative of prevailing lethargy in government leadership, or just a lack of grand vision for Miami Dade County. read more »
September 2005 - Issue # 16Issue #: 16 As this is the beginning of my fourth year as President of UEL, I thought I would reflect on the ques- tions posed in the title. When I started with the UEL, the issues were about saving open space, establishing benchmarks for quality communities, insuring that Miami would develop a land use master plan to preserve the character of the city’s historic neighborhoods and parks... Download the PDF below to View the whole issue.
May 2005 - Issue# 15Issue #: 15 The Urban Environment League has spent much of the past few months involved with activities to support The Hold the Line Cam- paign. The Campaign is composed of a group of grass roots people who care about the future of Miami Dade County, including neighborhood organizations, not-for- profit groups, affordable housing groups, individuals who want a livable community and municipalities who understand the threat to their citizens if the line is moved...
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January 2005 - Issue #14Issue #: 14 History was made on December 21. I have lived in Miami since 1959, and “shame on me”, I have never been to the Everglades. I lived on the edge of the Glades when, in 1960, the edge was just west of my home on SW 87th Avenue and Bird Road. It was really the edge and my three children were born there. I have been in the expanded edge while visiting Weston. I have driven past the Glades on Alligator Alley. I have watched the evolution of the Everglades from the air as little red rooftops sprawl endlessly westward and human growth dangerously in- read more »
October 2004 Issue #13Issue #: 13 It always seemed that the greedy developers, corrupt officials, gridlock traffic, poor public transportation, deteriorated public places and lack of open space caused a poor quality of life in this community. But, none of the above compared to the havoc and hardship caused by the threat of four hurricanes. How lucky we were! The weather certainly put our problems in perspective. I hope each of you had a great summer and that you are ready to get back to work as community watch- dogs working together to better our community... read more »
A Message from Nancy Liebman: President of the UELThe UEL is mid-way through a productive year. Our dinner/discussion programs at the Miami River Inn have been well-attended, with Sallye Jude’s delicious, down-home cooking and provocative discussion, including topics on billboards, water quality, preservation of public lands and parks, and the use of the County’s transit tax bond. read more » 
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