Transportation and Infrastructure
Modernizing transport network
Invest: Miami speaks with Charles Scurr, Executive Director, Transportation Trust What have been the main achievements of the People’s Transportation Plan in 2016? The Transportation Trust has an important role in developing the funding plan for the Tri-Rail Downtown...
Investing right
How Miami-Dade is putting money where it is needed to encourage economic growth Carlos A. Gimenez Mayor - Miami-Dade County What infrastructure improvements are being worked on in 2017 to keep Miami-Dade County an attractive investment destination? We are continuing...
Making a mark
Terra President David Martin speaks about thriving within the constraints of South Florida’s construction sector Terra’s current projects are focused in Coconut Grove, Miami Beach and Doral. What do those neighborhoods and municipalities offer to developers? ...
Addictive buildings
Florida East Coast Realty (FECR) Chairman and President Tibor Hollo shares his vision on how to create buildings within an urban center In 2014 FECR’s Panorama Tower was announced as the City of Miami’s first EB-5 designated development. Could you speak on the...
NEW GROWTH STORY
THE RELATED GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO JORGE M. PEREZ DISCUSSES THE MATURATION OF MIAMI AS A REAL ESTATE MARKET AND BUDDING GLOBAL CITY, AND THE CHALLENGES AHEAD What does it mean to be a prudent developer in to-day’s real estate market? Developers are far more prudent...
Stronger ties: Brazil’s Consul General to Miami Ambassador Helio Ramos discusses the increasing importance of the Miami-Brazil link in commerce, culture and investment
Invest: Miami speaks with Miami Ambassador Helio Ramos How significant is trade between Brazil and Miami? Brazil ranks second in imports tonnage at PortMiami, accounting for 206.29 million tons in 2013, with imports varying from commodities – stone, earth, wood,...
The way forward: Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez discusses the progress and challenges in modernizing government and diversifying the economy
Invest: Miami speaks with Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Carlos A. Gimenez You have supported major projects like the renovation of the Miami Beach Convention Center, a Major League Soccer stadium, and SkyRise Miami. What commonality do these projects share? ...
Attracting investors
Invest: Miami speaks with Larry K. Williams, Former President & CEO, The Miami-Dade Beacon Council The Beacon Council is dedicated to growing and sustaining Miami-Dade’s rich and diverse economy, supporting businesses small and large alike in reaching their goals....
Expanding to new frontiers
Invest: Miami speaks with Akbar Al-Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways Miami-Dade County holds a crucial space in both the U.S. and global travel markets. Its aviation industry is evolving to bring more passengers into and out of Miami International Airport (MIA), with improved...
Big investments: Florida Governor Rick Scott discusses Miami-Dade’s economic significance and the impact large public investments will have on the county
Invest: Miami speaks to Florida State Governor, Rick Scott How do the public and private sectors work together to advance growth in counties like Miami-Dade? In Florida, government is always doing business with the private sector. We have Enterprise Florida, an...