Traffic and pedestrian safety
Push for smarter signals, safer crossings, and clear sidewalks.
Smarter traffic update
ADVOCACY
Our neighborhood.
Our Voice at the table.
BHA brings Brickell’s concerns to the officials and agencies who can act on them.
2026 ADVOCACY AGENDA
What we’re working on.
A working agenda shaped by the concerns of Brickell residents, condominium leaders, and community partners.
Resilience and flooding
Improve drainage, hurricane readiness, and recovery planning.
Resilience committeeParks, Baywalk and public space
Protect the Baywalk, parks, and welcoming shared spaces.
Waterfront and parks updateConstruction safety and growth
Demand safe sites, clear updates, and responsible growth.
Construction responseCondo leadership and readiness
Help boards navigate inspections, reserves, insurance, and safety.
Condo leader resourcesPublic safety and emergency response
Strengthen police, fire, and emergency response in Brickell.
Public-safety updateQuality of life
Address illegal rentals, noise, sanitation, and disruptive activity.
Rental task-force workSchools and family infrastructure
Support strong schools, parks, and services for families.
School and family guideGovernment accountability
Track commitments and keep residents in direct dialogue with leaders.
Leadership follow-throughBiscayne Bay and the environment
Protect clean waterways, the waterfront, and natural resources.
Virginia Key positionCivic engagement
Make elections, public meetings, and ways to speak up clearer.
Meetings and eventsHistoric preservation and neighborhood character
Protect meaningful places while guiding thoughtful redevelopment.
Preservation discussionADVOCACY BLOG
Latest updates.
OCTOBER 2, 2026
BHA in the Miami Herald
Brickell condo owners call for stronger enforcement of illegal short-term rentals. BHA President Ernesto Cuesta speaks out.
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Big news from BHA’s Breakfast Briefing
Waterfront funding, parks, traffic, safety, and community updates for Brickell.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
Virginia Key Marina referendum
BHA shares its position on a decision affecting the waterfront.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
Brickell Bay Drive construction accident
Following a serious incident and its neighborhood impact.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
Short-term rental task force
How resident concerns helped move a coordinated City response forward.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
When will smarter traffic reach Brickell?
What the planned traffic system could mean for neighborhood mobility.
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
5th Street Play Spot update
District 5 shares the latest news about this neighborhood public space.
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MARCH 20, 2026
Resilience & Recovery Committee
BHA brings local voices together around preparedness and recovery.
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AUGUST 12, 2026
Brickell residents secure a voice in preservation proceedings
A court decision restores community participation in the First Miami Presbyterian review.
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AUGUST 5, 2026
Keeping City Hall accountable
Miami’s guide explains independent oversight and how residents can report concerns.
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