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April 22, 2021 - SR5
Mayor Francis Suarez & Members of the City Commission
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Re: Support for Miami REEF Kitchens Pilot Program
Dear Mayor & City Commissioners:
We, the undersigned, are writing in support of the legislation before the City
Commission on March 11, 2021 (1R) (April 22, 2021, 2R) to establish a pilot program for
the use of REEF Kitchens on excess parking and vacant land in the City of Miami.
On Friday, February 26, 2021, representatives of REEF Technology presented their
businesses' vision to the Miami Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors
and took time to answer our questions. We are excited to support the initiatives of this
Miami -based technology company. Approval of the REEF Kitchens Pilot Program will
allow for REEF Technology to expand its operations while partnering with the City of
Miami to develop a 1-year policy structure and promote urban innovation in line with
Miami 21's guiding principles and development goals, while exempting the Central
Business District.
The REEF Kitchens Pilot Program will provide the City with the framework to fully
understand and adapt with these emerging urban technologies and innovations while
further promoting the City as an emerging tech hub. We would like to express our
support for the creation of the REEF Kitchens Pilot Program and the City's partnership
with REEF Technology.
Cordially,
The Undersigned Board Members of the
Miami Downtown Development
Authority
Alicia Cervera Lamadrid Jose Mallea
T. Spencer Crozvley III Nitin Motwani
Philipe Houdard Greg West
Richard Lydecker