Tag: Coral Gables City Hall
City Hall renovation plans spark debate over security versus preservation
What began as a routine presentation on updated floor plans for the historic Coral Gables City Hall renovation quickly evolved into a broader debate at the January 27 commission meeting…
UGUCCIONI: Why restoring Coral Gables City Hall matters now more than ever
By Ellen J. UguccioniEllen J. Uguccioni was the first director of the City of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Department. This commanding, iconic building transcends its role as the seat of…
EDITORIAL: City Hall deserves a decision rooted in evidence
When it comes to protecting Coral Gables’ most iconic civic building, aesthetics alone should not guide the debate. Nor should political preference. The question of whether to replace the original…
Commission to vote on steel windows at City Hall despite specialists’ opposition
The Coral Gables City Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday, July 1, on whether to replace the historic wood-framed windows at City Hall with steel alternatives—despite objections from the city’s…
Historic Preservation Association to host Coral Gables City Hall window presentation
What lies behind the historic windows of Coral Gables City Hall? How do you preserve century‑old craftsmanship while strengthening buildings for future generations? And what happens when a community privilege…
ANALYSIS: Coral Gables City Hall’s structural warnings pile up—so do the questions
The decision to vacate Coral Gables City Hall again—this time to make way for what may finally be a comprehensive renovation—marks the culmination of years of delay. For more than…
Another Coral Gables City Hall exodus in the works as renovation plans advance
City Hall may soon be vacated again. During a June 12 meeting of the Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board, City Manager Peter Iglesias announced that the City Commission and several…
Coral Gables city commission to discuss city manager vacancy, tax cuts, park funding
The Coral Gables City Commission will convene on Tuesday, May 20 at 9 a.m., with a high-stakes agenda that includes determining the city’s next permanent manager, debating budget direction for…
