Miami DDA

07/01/2025

Today is the day!

Applications for the Downtown Creative Collaborator Grant are officially open. With new tiered funding from $5,000 to $50,000, we are ready to support projects of all sizes that celebrate culture and build community in .

Are you ready to bring your creative vision to life in ? Join the Participant Meeting on July 14 at 2:00 PM to learn more about the program and get ready to apply!

Click here: https://www.miamidda.com/marketing-comm/2025-2026-downtown-creative-collaborator-grants-dccg-program/

06/27/2025

"Downtown Miami is getting a public safety upgrade, with new police patrols, expanded surveillance and added support from the Miami Downtown Development Authority, following a deadly stabbing at a luxury residential tower." CBS Miami

The changes come weeks after a 26-year-old man accessed the 37th floor of the Icon Brickell towers and fatally stabbed​ a 17-year-old boy while he slept.

06/25/2025

Michaeljohn ‘MJ’ Green, Chief of Economic Development & Strategy at Miami DDA, recently joined the A Day in Miami Podcast. Check it out here!

06/16/2025

Save the date!

04/27/2025

A movement fueled by compassion.

Thanks to the vision of the late Commissioner Manolo Reyes and the support of the Miami DDA, Hermanos de la Calle has received a total of $325,000 over the years — helping more than 1,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in .

In the last five years alone, we’ve invested $4.5 million into building better futures through outreach, education, and job programs.

Watch more here: https://youtu.be/L-qntzNABfU?feature=shared

04/26/2025

🌟 What started as a simple act of kindness has transformed into a vital nonprofit lifeline for .

Thanks to the leadership of the late Commissioner and Miami DDA Chairman Manolo Reyes, we have awarded Hermanos de la Calle a total of $325,000 over the years to support more than 1,000 individuals on their journey to stability.

In the last five years, the Miami DDA has proudly invested over $4.5 million in programs that create real pathways out of homelessness.

Watch more here: https://youtu.be/L-qntzNABfU?feature=shared

04/26/2025

What began as a grassroots effort to provide food and basic supplies to those living on the streets of has grown into a vital nonprofit serving our community.

Thanks to the support of the late Commissioner and Miami DDA Chairman Manolo Reyes, who championed this project, we have granted $325,000, enabling the organization to assist more than 1,000 individuals on their path to stability and support.

Over the past five years, the Miami DDA has invested over $4.5 million in initiatives that support homeless outreach, programming services, and employment and educational opportunities. Learn more at MiamiDDA.com

04/20/2025

Keeping clean, green, and welcoming takes teamwork, and our Downtown Enhancement Team delivers daily.

This dedicated team tackles everything from graffiti removal and street sweeping to landscaping and power-washing — all while creating meaningful job opportunities for individuals reentering the workforce.

Want to learn more about the Miami DDA’s Enhanced Services? Head to www.miamidda.com/quality-of-life/

04/17/2025

In case you missed it, April 10th marked the 100th session of the Permit Clinic!

That’s 100 opportunities (and counting!) where we’ve supported business owners and residents in navigating permits, resolving code issues, and getting projects off the ground.

Have you been to a Permit Clinic? We’d love to hear your experience. Drop it in the comments below!

04/15/2025

Did you know that through the Pit Stop Program, the Miami DDA provides clean and easily accessible public restrooms throughout ?

Check them out at the following sites:

1. Bayfront Park – 301 Biscayne Boulevard (Open 7:00AM to 7:00PM)

2. Maurice Ferre Park – 1075 Biscayne Boulevard (Open 9:00AM to 6:00PM)

3. Government Center – 111 NW First Street (Open 7:00AM to 7:00PM)

4. Third Street Station – South Miami Avenue between SW 2nd Street and SW 3rd Street (Open 8:00AM to 5:00PM)

5. Underline – SW 8 Street and SW 1st Avenue (Open 9:00AM to 9:00PM)

12/08/2023

It's going to be an exciting and busy night in Downtown Miami!
Need tips for getting in and out of downtown?

Enjoy FREE rides on Metrorail, Metrobus, and Metromover, plus complimentary parking at Metrorail stations. Also, Miami-Dade County Government has extended Metromover service tonight until 1 a.m.!

Cruise around with the new Freebee downtown circulator, passing by Metromover stations, the Kaseya Center, Brightline MiamiCentral, and more. Hail a ride or use the Freebee app!

Traveling from out of town? GoBrightline connects you directly to Downtown Miami, offering free last-mile transportation to major events and destinations.

For all the details, visit www.MiamiDDA.com.

09/29/2023

Just 4 months until we hit the Miami Marathon starting line! 🏁🌴 Mark your calendars and get ready for an epic run through the Magic City. The excitement is building – are you ready to race?🏃

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