ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Since 1990, BHA has turned neighbors' concerns into results. Here's the record.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD, IN ACTION
Explore the places behind the stories. Select a pin to find the work BHA and its neighbors took on.
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Don't see your street? Tell us what needs fixingHOW CHANGE HAPPENS
BRICKELL AVENUE
Brickell Avenue didn't change overnight. BHA pressed for local control, rallied residents to contact commissioners, and kept at it until the City took over and the speed limit came down.
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Short-term rentals were one of the biggest concerns we heard from members. Now there's a formal path to address them, and BHA will be watching what comes next.
VIRGINIA KEY
When Ultra moved to Virginia Key, BHA stood with neighbors to raise concerns about noise, traffic and the process behind the decision. The festival left after a single year.
WHERE THINGS STAND
Not every fight is finished. Here's where we're still pushing, and how you can help.
At least five crashes since 2021. BHA has asked the City to reconsider bollards and add warning signs.
Read the updateBHA is pushing for transparency and protection of the site's tree canopy.
Join the resident committeeResidents have spotted dozens clustered on one block. We're asking who's monitoring them.
Send us your photosTHE ARCHIVE
Brought City and County leaders before residents, where they announced over $1 million in FIND grant funding for the Baywalk, funding for Brickell Park, Miami Circle, Fort Dallas Park and Brickell Flatiron Park, and a new Traffic Control Unit for the toughest rush-hour intersections.
Organized Brickell's ICC 2026 Clean Up Day on September 19 with host Brickell on the River North, as part of the 41st International Coastal Cleanup.
Volunteers worked in four zones from Brickell Avenue to SW 3rd Avenue, each led by a team captain, with support from GlobalPro, BioResponse Restoration, Climate First Bank, WSP, Terra, Ocaquatics, PADL, Mayor Eileen Higgins and Commissioner Damian Pardo.
Jointly requested a coordinated task force with East Shenandoah leaders in 2025; renewed the call at the August 25, 2026 briefing.
The Commission directed its establishment and a report back.
The County project builds on community walkthroughs BHA held with Brickell Bay Drive residents in past years.
Construction began in August 2026 and is expected to finish by March 2027.
Joined residents and District 3 officials to document concerns.
Residents reported graffiti; District 3 coordinated removal that day.
Stood with Icon residents in calling for a fair public process.
Icon Tower 2 brought the petition; the July 16 ruling returns the matter to the City. Residents now have a voice as the City reconsiders.
Helped coordinate with residents, Commissioner Rosado, DDA and Solid Waste.
The City reported a twice-daily servicing plan.
Kept residents informed about the County's 5th Street Play Spot project.
BHA relayed District 5's confirmation that the project had been awarded and the Notice to Proceed issued in late May 2026, with permitting and other pre-construction requirements underway.
Brought residents, community leaders, emergency management professionals and industry experts together through the Board Room to the Storm Room forum for guidance on preparedness, flood mitigation, insurance, emergency coordination and recovery.
Took residents' traffic and access questions to Miami Police and City officials and published the confirmed plan, including direct contact with the Brickell Avenue Bridge operator for emergencies, a staged Brickell Key Bridge closure, officers at key intersections and a full traffic control plan.
Brought City leaders, neighbors, business partners and longtime supporters together at Brickell Flatiron to celebrate BHA's history and look ahead.
Met with residents, the City and UNA representatives over construction and seawall concerns.
BHA reports Commission approval on July 28, 2022, including at least 20 feet of access during construction. Approval is the milestone, not proof of completed work.
Worked with developer; supported revised project.
Advocated on noise.
Backed Mayor Francis Suarez's veto of the proposed 24-story Babylon upzoning at 240 SE 14th Street with over 1,000 signatures from BHA members.
BHA President Ernesto Cuesta publicly supported the veto in CBS Miami's coverage. BHA reported on September 12, 2019 that Commissioners Keon Hardemon and Ken Russell had voted to uphold the veto.
Challenged the move over noise, traffic, environmental impacts and public process.
The History timeline records its departure; it does not establish that BHA alone caused it.
Raised longstanding landscaping concerns and relayed neighbors’ objections.
BHA reported the Mayor’s negotiated replacement agreement on October 15. This records the agreement, not a verified completion date.
The result of a decade of advocacy, from the 2006 FDOT study to the 2014 transfer of Brickell Avenue to the City.
Repeatedly pressed for local traffic and pedestrian improvements.
In 2013 the Board unanimously supported the transfer and urged residents to contact commissioners. The 2014 report confirms completion of the transfer.
Advocated for more parks.
Fall 2011 reports work at 1814 Brickell Avenue, the Flatiron Park groundbreaking and a Brickell Park playground groundbreaking. Opening dates are not established by this issue.
Challenged relocation.
BHA's founding president Tory Jacobs was honored for his neighborhood service when the City Commission unanimously approved co-designating SE 25th Road from Brickell Avenue to Biscayne Bay as Tory Jacobs Boulevard on October 8, 2009.
Requested roadway and pedestrian improvements benefiting Brickell Townhouse and Brickell Bay Club.
The Winter 2009 front page reports these installed changes.
Presented a resolution to Miami City Hall in January 2002 asking for limits on contractors blocking streets and sidewalks during the construction boom.
Commissioner Sarnoff brought the ordinance in 2007.
Spent more than six years on committee work supporting lighting, landscaping, crossings and neighborhood markers.
The documented milestone is groundbreaking.
Advocated accessible voting.
Opposed proposal.
Won prohibition.
Worked with Metropolitan developers.
Won refunds.
Worked with Bristol Tower developer.
Advocated relocation.
Negotiated through a neighborhood development dispute, as summarized in the History archive.
The recorded win is a commitment, not proof of completed landscaping.
Advocated service.
Successfully advocated for the zoning exclusion, as recorded in the History timeline and Herald archive summary.
Persuaded County.
Arranged relocation.
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