🔴 Current Initiative – Protect Ocean Drive & the Art Deco Historic District
Proposed High-Rise Tower at 1501 Collins Avenue
Our current priority is to oppose the proposed high-rise tower at 1501 Collins Avenue.
This project raises serious concerns regarding residents’ quality of life, neighborhood scale, traffic and congestion, shadowing, and its potential impact on the Art Deco Historic District and surrounding public spaces.
Through a community petition, we are calling for responsible development that respects the character, livability, and heritage of Ocean Drive and South Beach.
👉 Sign the petition to protect our neighborhood and preserve the character of Ocean Drive : PETITION TO SIGN
Ocean Drive Promenade Community Inc.
Ocean Drive Promenade Community Inc. is a resident-led community association committed to the preservation of public spaces, the support of local businesses, and the enhancement of quality of life along Ocean Drive and South Beach in Miami Beach.
Our mission
Our mission is to promote balanced, safe, and sustainable public spaces through constructive dialogue, civic engagement, and collaboration with city stakeholders.
Our work and experience
Community Representation
We represent residents’ concerns and perspectives in matters affecting Ocean Drive and surrounding public spaces, ensuring that community voices are considered in local decision-making.
Civic Engagement & Petitions
We initiate and coordinate community petitions to formally bring residents’ concerns to the attention of city officials, particularly on issues related to accessibility, safety, and public space use.
Institutional Dialogue
We maintain ongoing dialogue with city officials, commissioners, and municipal departments through meetings, public hearings, and formal written communications.
Support for Local Economy
We support the local economy by advocating for public space policies that encourage accessibility, coexistence, and sustainable activity for residents, visitors, and local businesses.
A documented community outcome
In 2025, our association led a resident-driven petition advocating for the reopening of Ocean Drive after several years of closure.
Following sustained civic engagement, institutional dialogue, and broad community support, Ocean Drive was officially reopened.
This outcome illustrates the effectiveness of structured, transparent, and resident-led civic action.
Current initiative — South Beach Boardwalk Safety
Residents and visitors are invited to support this initiative by signing the petition below :
Boardwalk Pedestrian Safety & Mobility
Our current initiative focuses on pedestrian safety along the South Beach Boardwalk.
Originally designed as a pedestrian promenade, the Boardwalk now experiences significant congestion from bicycles and other wheeled devices, creating safety concerns for pedestrians, including residents, seniors, and visitors.
Through a new community petition, we are calling for:
- Clear and enforceable rules prioritizing pedestrian safety
- Organized and time-based mobility solutions for bicycles and similar devices
- Improved signage and enforcement to reduce conflicts and accidents
Our objective is to restore the Boardwalk’s primary function as a safe and accessible pedestrian space while maintaining reasonable and balanced mobility solutions.
Our commitment
We remain committed to working constructively with the City of Miami Beach, residents, and local stakeholders to develop practical, transparent, and sustainable solutions that serve the long-term interests of the community.
