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Blog - February 6, 2026

January 2026 Legislative Meeting Recap

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On January 15, the BNA, in partnership with the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA), hosted the annual Legislative Meeting at the Miami Woman’s Club. The event convened community stakeholders, city leadership, and subject-matter experts to discuss key initiatives affecting Edgewater and the broader Miami community.

The meeting opened with remarks from Carlos I. Suarez, Executive Director of the Omni CRA. Mr. Suarez outlined the agency’s mission to revitalize neighborhoods, support public and private sector development, alleviate blight, expand housing opportunities, and enhance quality of life through strategic investment and planning. The Omni CRA uses locally generated tax increment funding to reinvest in infrastructure, housing affordability, business opportunities, and community improvements within its district. 

Following this, Commissioner Damian Pardo of District 2 provided the official introduction. He highlighted the recent passage of the Edgewater Trust Fund, a local financial tool that captures revenue from density increases associated with new development to directly fund community infrastructure. Unlike the Florida Live Local Act, which is a statewide housing affordability and zoning statute that enables developers to build residential and mixed-use projects with certain affordable housing requirements and offers tax incentives and statutory entitlements, the Edgewater Trust Fund is specifically tailored to ensure that growth within Edgewater directly supports the infrastructure needs that accompany that growth. By establishing a dedicated local funding mechanism, the city can prioritize public realm improvements, resiliency measures, and community enhancements without relying solely on broad state incentives or developer contributions. 

The design and future of Margaret Pace Park were next on the agenda, presented by Robert Curtis of Curtis + Rogers Design Studio. Mr. Curtis provided an update on the park’s redesign, which remains in the permitting phase. He noted several design refinements, including the removal of the previously proposed “smash pad,” as the team continues to refine plans based on community input and regulatory feedback.

Representing the City of Miami Parks Department, Daniel Lopez, Interim Parks Director, spoke about ongoing efforts at Margaret Pace Park in collaboration with Park Manager Melba Leiman. Together, they have overseen enhancements to the park’s appearance and operations, including comprehensive cleaning, painting of facilities and benches, increased staffing, and community support. Mr. Lopez also confirmed that new restrooms for the park are forthcoming, a priority improvement for park users.

From the City of Miami’s zoning office, Jacob Keirn addressed how development in Edgewater is being managed to support both responsible growth and increased walkability. Mr. Keirn explained zoning strategies that encourage pedestrian-oriented street life and reiterated the role of the Edgewater resilience fund in financing infrastructure that supports sustainable and community-friendly urban form.

Hector Badia provided an update on the Baywalk, noting that the segment between NE 29th Street and NE 30th Terrace is currently under permitting review. Construction of this portion of the Baywalk, which will enhance recreational waterfront access, is anticipated to commence in early 2026 as permitting progresses to approval and physical work begins.

Finally, Charles Alfaro from RPW Infrastructure spoke to the technical details of ongoing and planned infrastructure investments. Given the extent and specificity of the information, a detailed summary is available on the BNA website for residents seeking more comprehensive insight.

The meeting concluded with gratitude to all attendees for their engagement and participation in advancing Edgewater’s civic priorities.

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