1981
Incorporated by Miami Design Preservation League
Alan Rauzin elected Chairman of Board of Directors
Funded by Department of Community Affairs
Initiated Small Business Assistance Programs
Lynn Bernstein succeeds Richard Hoberman as Director
1982
Organization of Washington Avenue Association
Commenced Commercial Rehabilitation Grant Program
Funded by City & County CDBG Funds
Aided 16 Storefront Rehabs on Washington Avenue
Initiated Area's first Design Review Mechanism
1983
Organized Hotel Rehabilitation & Financing Initiative
Commenced Colony Theater Development Project
Commissioned Pannell Kerr Forster Consulting to produce an "Overview Study of Potential Market Demand for Revitalization of Ocean Drive Hotels Located in Art Deco District."
1984
Helped Ron Molko receive first Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Maria Pellerin assumes position of Executive Director
Organized Ocean Drive Steering Committee
"Analysis of Operating Results for Renovated Prototype Ocean Drive Hotel Properties," by Pannell Kerr Forster
Rediscover Miami Beach -- Joint Project of Greater Miami & Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Colony Theater & South Florida Arts Center Initiatives Lead to Designation of Lincoln Road Arts District
1985
First Ocean Drive Developer Conference
Commercial Revitalization Area Extended to Lincoln Road
Colony Theater Construction Commenced
Theater Director Hired Development Director & Marketing Director
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
16th Street & Washington Avenue $7,000
1001 Washington Avenue, Washington Storage $11,447
1421 Washington Avenue, B & B Discount $3,000
1443 Washington Avenue & Española Way $5,000
1438 Washington Avenue & Española Way $89,000
1986
Organized & staffed "Deco Developers"
Neisen Kasdin elected Chairman of Board of Directors
Second Ocean Drive Developer Conference
Marketing Promotion Programs for Ocean Drive & Española Way
Formed "Our Drive...Ocean Drive" Political Action Committee
Formation of Rediscover Miami Beach Task Forces:
Financing, Marketing, Convention Center Hotel
Analysis of Affordable Housing Opportunities
Commenced Kelwyn Apartment Rehabilitation Project
Colony Theater Opening Event, November
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
1040 Lincoln Road, Colony Theater $27,192
701 Washington Avenue, Sheldon Hotel $8,020
671 Washington Avenue, The Strand $20,147
1417-19 Washington Avenue $6,583
1200 Washington Avenue, Courthouse Square $39,275
1987
MBDC & Ocean Drive Association propose Special Assessments for security, parking & marketing program in Art Deco District
Rediscover Miami Beach proposes Loan Pool for Financing of Hotel Rehabilitation & New Construction
Hospitality Training Program
MBDC & Ocean Drive Association propose Ocean Drive Auditorium as Mini-Convention Center Meeting Facility
Reorganization of "Deco District Network" joint advertising
Denis Russ assumes position of Executive Director
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
800 - 900 - 1000 Blocks Lincoln Road $31,431
685 Washington Avenue $19,336
1446 Washington Avenue & Española Way $77,053
Funding of $250,000 State Loan to Edison Hotel on Ocean Drive
1988
MBDC Monthly Dinner Program Series
Constituency Development -- Membership Recruitment
Reorganization of Ocean Drive Association as Sub-Area Council
Reorganization of Española Way Committee
Retail Recruitment Initiative to SOHO & trade shows
Organized & Staffed South Beach Entertainment Association
Art Deco District Developer Conference
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
913-41 Washington Avenue, Michael Harvey Bldg $37,950
955-59 Washington Avenue, Lee Ann Pharmacy $57,936
Funding of $ 50,000 State Loan to Lee Ann Pharmacy on Washington Avenue
Funding of $150,000 State Loan to Park Central Hotel on Ocean Drive
1989
Parking Task Force Analysis
Retail Recruitment Conference & Mission to SOHO
Ocean Drive Construction Assistance & Opening Events
Commercial Grants:
801-821 Lincoln Road $103,000
801A Lincoln Road & Meridian Avenue $69,258
641-657 Lincoln Road $73,033
826-36 Lincoln Road $97,000
719-37 Lincoln Road $92,178
947 Washington Avenue $28,760
1500 Washington Avenue $28,740
1121-51 Washington Avenue & 12th Street $146,133
$250,000 State Loan to Dacra -- Fifth Street & Washington Avenue
1990
Photo-Fashion-Film Industry Appreciation Dinner & Workshop
Flamingo Neighborhood Strikes Out Baseball Stadium
Ocean Drive Association "Policy Standards"
Ocean Drive Special Events & Travel Trade Representation
Matti Bower becomes Chairman of the Board of Directors
Merger with Lincoln Road Development Corporation
Commercial Grants:
637 Washington Avenue, White Light $10,000
661 Washington Avenue, MDPL $14,746
U.S. Department of HUD Promulgates Adverse Monitor Findings
City of Miami Beach Discontinues All Funding
1991
Proposal for Special Assessment District Funding for Area Capital Improvements, Marketing, Security & Sanitation
Commercial Grants:
1309-23 Washington Avenue $23,000
800-810 Lincoln Road, South Florida Art Center $50,000
1443-49 Washington Ave, Cameo/Rhythm Foundation $24,000
Funding of $250,000 State Loan to Beacon Hotel on Ocean Drive
MBDC Assists Seventeen Families in Buying Condominiums in 1990 - 91
City of Miami Beach Enters into New Grant Contracts
U.S. Department of HUD approves Homeownership Program
Funding of $250,000 State Loan to Beacon Hotel on Collins Avenue
1992
MBDC & Mayor's Team Form Lincoln Road Task Force
International Downtown Association facilitates Consensus Workshop
Lincoln Road Task Force Issues RFP for Consultant Proposals
MBDC Strategic Plan Results in Board Representation from MDPL, Ocean Drive, South Pointe, & Lincoln Road
MBDC aids MOSAIC access City of Miami Beach CDBG funds to create Jewish Museum of Florida at Beth Jacob Synagogue
Increased Resort Tax to Fund New Hotel & SoBe Wish List
Convene Design Review Colloquium
MBDC undertakes strategic planning initiative
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
841 Washington Avenue, Wigoda $56,500
758 Washington Avenue, Condomania $4,500
1993
Twenty Consultant Teams respond to Lincoln Road RFP
Forest City Ratner & Benjamin Thompson to guide Lincoln Road
Christine Burdick selected as Lincoln Road Director
Ocean Drive initiates Management District to improve Security, Sanitation & Landscaping Services
Don Meginley selected as Ocean Drive Director
Homeownership Program Helps Fifty Families Buy Condominiums
Joint Venture with People with AIDS Coalition (PWAC) to acquire & rehabilitate Shelbourne House
City designates MBDC as CHDO; awards HOME funds
MBDC selected by National Trust for Historic Preservation for Main Street Community Initiated Development Program
MBDC undertakes Organizational Assessment Initiative
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
311 Lincoln Road, Albion Property $72,000
905 Lincoln Road, Miami City Ballet $8,000
560 Washington Avenue, SoBe Bar & Rotisserie $90,000
1421 Washington Avenue, MSDJ, Inc. $15,000
600 Lincoln Road, La Ramblas $90,000
Refunding of $400,000 State Loan to Edison Hotel on Ocean Drive
1994
Reorganization of Washington Avenue Association & Implementation of Special Services District
Formation of South Beach Marketing Council & Production of "A Week in South Beach" as New York Times Supplement with Response / Tracking
Completion of Phase One Lincoln Road Planning Initiative
Formation of the Lincoln Road Partnership & Creation of Capital Improvement & Special Services District for Lincoln Road
Home Ownership Assistance Provided to Thirty-five Families, Forty Percent of which are very low-income Families Total Program Assistance Provided to Eighty-five Families
MBDC acquires The Madison to be rehabilitated and provide 17 units of multi-family affordable housing
The City of Miami Beach commits over $1,000,000 in HOME funds for affordable rental housing & first time homebuyer assistance
MBDC assists in forming Affordable Housing Coalition formulating recommendations from participation in
Housing Authority & City Government Workshops on Housing
MBDC secures grant assistance from Dade Community Foundation,
Partnership for Economic & Community Development to improve Financial Management & Housing Development
Randall Robinson initiates & staffs MDPL Design Review Committee
Organization of SoBe Transportation Management Association
Policy, Planning & Program Implementation
Collaborated with UNIDAD in securing initial grant for Miami Beach Hispanic Center in North Beach
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
1038 Alton Road $61,000
421 Lincoln Road $25,000
445 Lincoln Road $84,000
1995
Shelbourne House, TMA & South Beach Hotel District Affiliate with MBDC as Community Partner Organizations
Shawn Wilson hired as Housing Development Director
National Trust for Historic Preservation concludes its collaboration with MBDC in the Community Initiated Development Program on Washington Avenue
Washington Avenue designated as Florida Main Street participant
"On the Avenue" Advertising Campaign for Washington Avenue
MBDC engages Morrison Brown & Agriz as special auditors to improve Financial Management Systems
MBDC organizes & staffs Affordable Housing Coalition
South Beach Transportation Management Association conducts
Neighborhood Mobility Workshop & Walkable Community Workshop
MBDC develops & advocates concept of South Beach Park & Ride
Electric Shuttle Demonstration Initiative leads to City & State Commitment to Electric Shuttle Program Development
Judy Evans hired as Director of the TMA
MBDC receives a $2.9 Million funding commitment from HUD to undertake rehabilitation of 55 SRO units for the homeless
City of Miami Beach Consolidated Plan Public Hearings engender community opposition to affordable housing programs
Construction commenced on rehabilitation of Shelbourne House
In partnership with UNIDAD, MBDC initiates Job Training Program
MBDC celebrates 100th family to be assisted in the First Time Home Buyer Assistance Program
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
455 Lincoln Road, Flor El, $57,043
901 Lincoln Road, Miami City Ballet, $40,000
421 Lincoln Road, Med, Inc. $28,572
1038 Alton Road, Labarta
1925 Liberty Avenue $56,226
1996
MBDC celebrates its 15th Year Anniversary
The Transportation Management Association reorganizes as a City-wide independent organization
MBDC & PWAC complete the rehabilitation of Shelbourne House, 24 units of housing for people living with AIDS
Roberto Datorre is elected Chairman of MBDC Board of Directors
RAIN opens RAINDROP Child Care facility at Fienberg-Fisher School
Sadowski Legal Fellowship Program enables MBDC to engage Stearns & Weaver as corporate legal counsel
City HOME funds & County Surtax funds enable MBDC to reach 138 families assisted by the First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
Internal Auditors criticize operations of Special Service Districts
City of Miami Beach discontinues funding of Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue & Lincoln Road Special Service Districts
MBDC staffs South Pointe Citizens Coalition review of Portofino proposal
Madison Apartments receives State tax credit allocation & HOME funds from State & County to match City HOME allocation
Rehabilitation of Madison Apartments begins
MBDC acquires 4 scattered site condo units for affordable rental housing
MBDC organizes Flamingo Residential Neighborhood Charette to increase the liveability of the South Beach residential community
South Beach Internet site goes on-line -- http://southbeach.org
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
1200 Washington Avenue, Courthouse Square
1997
MBDC becomes Miami Beach Community Development Corporation
Revision of Mission Statement to focus upon its role as an agent for a more livable city & sustainable community through achieving balance of Physical Environment, Economic Vibrancy & Social Fabric
Flamingo Residential Neighborhood Demonstration Initiative for Espa¤ola Way/Drexel Avenue & 14th Street Court Walkway
State of Florida SHIP funds coupled with federal HOME & County Surtax funds make possible total First Time Home Buyers program reaching 150 families
Completed the rehabilitation of The Madison Apartments at 259 Washington Avenue providing 17 units of affordable family housing, including much needed 2- & 3- bedroom units
Miami Beach Housing Authority agrees to co-manage The Madison Apartments
Acquired The Jefferson Apartments for elderly residents & commenced rehabilitation
U.S. Department of HUD certifies MBDC as Housing Counseling Agency
LISC-funded Organizational Assessment initiates Capacity Building Program
Savino & Miller undertake Washington Avenue Streetscape Plan
South Beach Marketing Council co-sponsors Miss Universe Pageant, develops Information Please!!! to provide area marketing data, and initiates South Beach Prefers VISA program with 150 participating businesses
Lincoln Road Marketing, Inc. organized for marketing & promotion
MBCDC joins in hosting & co-sponsoring Annual Conferences of National Council of Urban & Economic Development
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
MBCDC in partnership with MDPL sponsors & provides staff support for Workshop Conference on Infill Development in Miami Beach
Summer Lecture Series: The Architects of Miami Beach
Legal Preservation Protection: Century Beach Club, Bass Museum, Edgewater Beach Hotel
Expansion of MDPL Preservation Tour Program to Lincoln Road, Espa¤ola Way, Art Deco District North, Ocean Beach, Middle Beach, North Beach, Art Deco Interiors
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
1464 Washington Avenue, Kafka's Books
Special Marketing Initiative for Commercial Property Rehab Program
1998
Second Year of VISA program with 150 participating businesses
The Seymour Hotel purchased to be the home of MBCDC & other community organizations
Espa¤ola Way Market
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
825 Washington Avenue, Hotel Clinton & Shops $15,000
1999
The Crespi Park & Israbian Apartments purchased
The Fernwood purchased as sister building to Shelbourne House
Washington Avenue Streetscape
MiMo (Miami Modern Architecture) Exhibit, Lectures & Tours
Don Tomlin is elected Chariman of the Board
Advocated passage of G.O. Bonds
Commercial Rehabilitation Grants:
FEDCO $90,000
550 11th Street, The Regal $90,000
Lincoln Road, South Florida Art Center $30,000
2000
Municipal Art Society, New York, Joint Workshop
1551 Pennsylvania Avenue purchased for rehabilitation
Purchase 9 units of rental housing in the Knightsbridge Condominium
Roberto Datorre is appointed President of MBCDC
Construction begins on Plaze de Espa¤a
2001
MBCDC celebrates 20th Anniversary
Property Management of Anchor Shops for Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
MiMo (Miami Modern Architecture) exhibit at The Seymour
North Beach Developers Conference - North Beach Development Corporation, City of Miami Beach, Fannie Mae
Purchase Aimee I and II, 530 Michigan Avenue, 9 units, and 532 Michigan Avenue, 18 units
Crespi Park Apartments completed
Byron Carlyle Community Center Commercial Rehabilitation $100,000
2002
Plaza de Espa¤a Phase I completed
MiMo exhibit in New York, Municipal Art Society
Miami Architecture Summer Lecture Series - 1st Annual
Anchor Shops marketing campaign launched with commission of painting by Sid Daniels
Israbian Apartments completed
The Fernwood Apartments completed
Assist Latin Quarter purchase of 8th Street Cultural Center
2003
1551 Pennsylvania Apartments completed
Purchase of the Westchester Plaza Apartments at 516 15th Street
Owner Occupied Home Repair Assistance Program developed
HASC Program developed, funded by City of Miami HOPWA
Miami Architecture: A Guide to the Metropolitan Area Discussion Draft debuts at the Miami International Book Fair
MBCDC Honored as a Success Story by the Florida Affordable Housing Coalition
Participated in Foro de Ciudades/Cities Forum in Canary Islands, Spain
The Wolfsonian, Commercial Revitalization
2004
Affordable Housing Charette "Providing Affordable Housing in a Fully Built Environment,%quot; January
"Architecture Talks" - County Wide Participation in Miami Architecture: A Guidebook to the Metropolitan Area, January-April
250th Home Ownership Closing
Aimee I, 530 Michigan Avenue opening
Historic Plaque at The Seymour
David's Cafe, Collins Avenue Commercial Revitalization
MiMo exhibit at Miami International Airport
MiMo map of North Beach produced
MiMi exhibit at Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee
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