You may have recently noticed the new metal facade being added to the downtown development.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

As we had stated back in October 2023, the plans that were approved by the Miami Springs City Council called for the installation of Alucobond or equivalent metal facade.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

 

However, we had received a notice from a representative for the developer that they had received waivers from the City of Miami Springs. The developer claimed that “the city waived such requirements and, or, accepted the substitution of an equivalent exchange” for the Missing Alucobond, Pavers, and Decorative Lighting.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

Naturally, we asked the new City Manager of the City of Miami Springs, JC Jimenez, if he could send us a copy of the waivers for the Alucobond, Pavers, etc.  Mr. Jimenez has been very responsive, and he informed us that they could not find any such waivers.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

As they say, actions speak louder than words.  And despite the assertion of waivers, you can see that the developer did finally come through and has installed the metal facade you see in these photos.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

So here’s the question:  Would the City of Miami Springs have required this installation without the media exposure?  Would the developer have continued to claim they had waivers?

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

Bottom line:  Sunshine is a great disinfectant.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

While we see the new facade as a positive step forward we wonder if we’ll ever see the decorative lighting, planters, and pavers that were promised.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

Only time will tell.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

What do you think?

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below or via social media.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

In the meantime, we’ll keep you posted on the progress of this four year old project and the biggest construction project in the history of downtown Miami Springs.

Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center Metal Facade added to the Miami Springs Town Center

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