Axis Helps South Florida | THE MIAMI HERALD Axis Helps South Florida launches to connect residents to the help they need.

KEEPING CURRENT | NEXT CITY Members of the team believe that acting on community engagement is crucial as climate change increasingly shapes certain neighborhoods.

TRANSFORM 5TH | WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA A plan for the future of the historic Little Havana neighborhood was released Tuesday after two years of preparation.

URBAN WARRIOR AWARDS | MCAD What is an Urban Warrior? A person who has accomplished much to improve the urban landscape. A person who has shown great vision, courage and vigor in doing so

TRANSIT ALLIANCE | MIAMI HERALD With ride sharing, electric cars and even scooters on the rise, and autonomous vehicles right around the corner, cities like Miami have plenty to adapt to.

TRANSIT ALLIANCE | STREETSBLOG USA Nearly every major transit agency in the nation saw ridership decline last year, and Miami was no exception. In fact, the drop has been especially steep, falling 25 percent since 2013.

ILLUMIA | PRISM CREATIVE GROUP The Miami Makerfaire is more than an exposition for fun and interactive entertainment. It’s a gathering of the minds, showcasing their most innovative ideas and projects. It’s where the community is welcome to watch those ideas come to life.

TRANSIT ALLIANCE | STREETSBLOG USA the advocates at Transit Alliance Miami released a tool that lets anyone track Metrorail’s performance on any given day. The tool tracks every train arrival at Metrorail’s Government Center station, and how that performance compares to scheduled service.

ILLUMIA | TROPICULT “Bringing Art to Life” is one of three community events Knight Foundation is hosting to celebrate the Miami art scene and the 10th anniversary of the Knight Arts Challenge, which funds the best ideas for the arts.

TRANSIT ALLIANCE MIAMI | MIAMI TODAY Flexibility and adaptability are key for Miami-Dade County’s transportation decisions, Mayor Carlos Giménez told directors of the Downtown Development Authority Nov. 17.

MIAMI FELLOWS | MIAMI FOUNDATION BLOG As The Miami Foundation gears up for the next Miami Fellows class, I can’t help but chuckle at the stream of memories from my circa-2016 vantage point. At the time, I was filled with doubt about applying. My mantra: “If you have a deep love for the 305, apply.”

PUBLIC SPACE CHALLENGE | THE NEW TROPIC “Public spaces bring all kinds of social benefits. They grow the economy, and make for safer neighborhoods and healthier communities,” says Stuart Kennedy, director of program strategy and innovation for The Miami Foundation.

ACTIVE DESIGN MIAMI | CENTER FOR ACTIVE DESIGN Active Design Miami tailors evidence-based strategies to unique local needs, elevating connectivity—both physical and social—as an overarching goal for shaping design and development across the region’s 35 jurisdictions.

ACTIVE DESIGN MIAMI | THE REAL DEAL Municipalities across Miami-Dade County are considering “active design” guidelines that encourage exercising, socializing and other elements of a healthy lifestyle.

PUBLIC TRANSIT DAY | BIZ JOURNALS The Miami-Dade County mayor eschewed his normal arrangements and instead used public transportation, becoming just one of dozens of elected officials and county residents who pledged to participate in an initiative dubbed Public Transit Day.