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Downtown Neighbors Alliance
July 5th 2024
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The Honorable City Commission
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
James Torres, President
Tel (602) 432-2593
MiamiDNAPresident@gmail.com
RE: Proposed Redevelopment of Jungle Island
Dear Chairwoman and Commissioners:
Following a presentation by the representatives of Ecoresiliency Miami LLC (Ecoresiliency), the board of the
Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) adopted a resolution supporting Ecoresiliency's efforts to propose the
redevelopment of the property located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trial on Watson Island (Property) via referendum
to be considered by Miami voters. During our meeting on June 25th, Ecoresiliency displayed a commitment to
collaborate with the community and address concerns regarding traffic, green space, and noise pollution. The
proposal Ecoresiliency presented to our Board of Directors would provide the City with much needed public
green space by returning thirteen acres of the Property back to the City for a new passive public park, while
retaining 5.4 acres for residential uses.
As presented to DNA, the Ecoresiliency Proposal will replace an approved commercial development program that
includes a theme park, hotel, and the retention of Joia Beach with a public park and residential use with the goal
of reducing traffic, noise, and other impacts to neighboring areas. While this proposal is in its preliminary phase,
we feel that it should be allowed to progress to a referendum where all Miamians will have a chance to consider
the proposal and participate in this important process. As such, at this point in time, the DNA supports the
redevelopment of the Property as described in Ecoresiliency's proposal.
Thank you for your consideration and attention on this matter.
spectfully,
James Torres President of the DNA, on behalf of the Board of Directors
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