John Charles Robbins

Michigan

Award-winning journalist & photographer, with bylines from Northern Michigan to South Florida, and both Carolinas. Freelance writer for @MiamiTodayNews

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Residential tower near Health District wins city OK

1 week ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Written by John Charles Robbins on June 18, 2025 A new multi-use residential project, The Aurea, is planned for a site near the Dolphin Expressway and Miami’s Health District.
City board rejects 166 Little Havana housing units

1 week ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Written by John Charles Robbins on June 18, 2025 A development team is working to bring more affordable housing to Little Havana, utilizing the state’s Live Local Act. However, a city review board is critical of the plan.
Affordable rentals tower to rise at Omni-Edgewater nexus

2 weeks ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Affordable rentals tower to rise at Omni-Edgewater nexus Written by John Charles Robbins on June 11, 2025 More much-needed affordable rental housing is coming to the City of Miami.
Massive Signature Bridge rises toward 2027 opening

2 weeks ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Written by John Charles Robbins on June 11, 2025 Like giant arching spider legs, the unique supports of the new Signature Bridge supporting an updated I-395 highway continue to rise in the heart of downtown Miami, with completion planned late in 2027. Steady work continues on all three corridors of the massive I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project in Miami, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) says. This sweeping venture is the product of a partnership between FDOT and the Greater...
526 residences move ahead at historic Salvation Army Citadel

3 weeks ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Written by John Charles Robbins on June 4, 2025 A developer with a plan to reactivate the rehabilitation of Miami’s historically designated Salvation Army Citadel building and the redevelopment of the adjacent property is moving ahead.
Board OKs side-by-side Biscayne Boulevard towers

3 weeks ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Written by John Charles Robbins on June 4, 2025 Dual residential towers are planned for property along Biscayne Boulevard, with lots split by an alley, in the City of Miami’s Upper East Side neighborhood.
MiMo development wins OK on second try

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Written by John Charles Robbins on May 28, 2025 A developer planning to start the second phase of a residential development in Miami’s MiMo neighborhood, next door to Legion Park, is moving ahead after a second try before the city’s Urban Development Review Board. Plans for phase two of Adela at MiMo Bay, at 645 NE 64th St., stalled before the board in April. The board made a motion to recommend approval of the project with several conditions, which failed on a tie 3-3 vote, resulting in the...
State bonuses to grow 41-story Wynwood tower

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

State bonuses to grow 41-story Wynwood tower Written by John Charles Robbins on May 21, 2025 A 41-story mixed-use residential tower is coming to Wynwood, offering a mix of workforce and market-rate housing. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire edition with a Miami Today subscription! Already a subscriber LOGIN here...
Glass cube Waldorf Astoria tower rising skyward

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Written by John Charles Robbins on May 21, 2025 A stack of glass cubes is rising in the heart of downtown Miami.
Miami Riverbridge mega-project to start with two towers

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | John Charles Robbins

Written by John Charles Robbins on May 21, 2025 Detailed planning and design continues moving forward for what is being called a transitional mixed-use residential project on the bank of the Miami River, just west of Biscayne Bay.