Civic Engagement

How to make Miami more inclusive for all

How can Miami become more inclusive? Experts from Florida International University and the Aspen Institute have some ideas.

/ May 14, 2019


An idea of how to preserve and activate a piece of Miami’s history

A fence surrounds Fort Dallas Park. (📸: Phillip Pessar) WHAT IT IS: In Downtown Miami, a fenced off park sits on the banks of the Miami River. In the middle of Fort Dallas Park, and in the shadows of Metromover tracks, sits Flagler Worker’s House. It is the last known building in Miami directly associated […]

/ May 13, 2019


Last chance to vote on which Miami nonprofit will win $25,000

Come be inspired by the work of Miami’s nonprofits. (📸: Matt Rice) GO TO THIS: Celebrate five of Miami’s game-changing, innovative, and inspiring nonprofits at Inspire305’s upcoming community celebration. At the May 21 event, Inspire305, powered by United Way of Miami-Dade, will award two local nonprofits innovating for good with $25,0000 and $10,000 in grants […]

/ May 9, 2019


Locals to know: This duo is making it easier to get to Circle Park

Jennifer and Maria’s proposed solution on how to provide access to Circle Park. (📸: The Miami Foundation) MEET THESE LOCALS: Jennifer Llerena and Maria Font saw an opportunity to make it easier to get to a roundabout park in Miami Springs. After receiving funds from The Miami Foundation’s Public Space Challenge, they’re ready to activate […]

/ May 8, 2019


How this local is driving change in Miami with her bike project

Malone Matson, 2014 Public Space Challenge winner. (📸: Pic provided) MEET THIS LOCAL: When Florida International University student Malone Matson hit the highway, she found herself growing increasingly frustrated. “I felt trapped in a car,” she said. “I was spending so much time sitting on U.S. 1 wishing I could just breeze by on a […]

/ May 3, 2019


You can decide which Miami nonprofit will win a $25,000 grant

Voting is now open for the five finalists. (📸: Matt Rice) HERE ARE THE FINALISTS: Inspire305, powered by United Way of Miami-Dade, has officially named five game-changing, innovative and inspiring nonprofit finalists eligible for their grant contest. Now it’s up to the public – you have until May 15 to cast your vote for your favorite […]

/ May 2, 2019


Love loudly, and other ways to fight division in Miami

Radical Partners’ 10 Days of Connection initiative wants to bring Miami together to share differing ideas and perspectives.

/ April 29, 2019


It’s time to talk about Miami’s marine trash

Andrew Otazo picks up marine trash in Bear Cut Preserve. Dear Miami, We need to talk. I’ve been cleaning up your mess for a while, and it’s only getting worse. More specifically, I removed 7,500 pounds (almost four tons) of trash from Bear Cut Preserve over 16 months. I even carried 30 pounds of it […]

/ April 22, 2019


How to: You can help change the way Miami moves

The Sabrina Cohen Foundation hosts Adaptive Beach Days on the first and third Sunday of the month. (📸: Sabrina’s Adaptive Beach) APPLY FOR THIS: The Miami Foundation is launching its 2019 Public Space Challenge and is looking for Miamians to submit an idea and apply for a slice of their $250,000 in grant money. This […]

/ April 22, 2019


100 great ideas to combat climate change

📷 Radical Partners Last November, locals generated hundreds of ideas on how to build a more climate resilient and sustainable community during the 100 Great Ideas campaign. Now, it’s time to bring some of those top ideas to life. How can we bring about climate solutions? If South Florida is going to make it to […]

/ April 2, 2019