Civil Municipal - May 2024

Galiano chimes in to discuss how Pinecrest uses its platforms to amplify the presence of local businesses, encouraging residents to shop locally, which has become especially crucial following the economic impacts of the pandemic. She further outlines the strategic vision for enhancing Pinecrest’s commercial appeal.“We lack a traditional downtown area, as our commercial district primarily consists of strip malls along US-1. With the updates to our zoning code and vision plan, we aim to attract redevelopment that introduces lifestyle centers, offering more restaurants and outdoor cafes,” she says. INFRASTRUCTURE AND GREEN SPACES IN PINECREST As Pinecrest evolves, the local government has strategically addressed the dual needs of upgrading infrastructure and enhancing community spaces. Vice Mayor Shannon del Prado emphasizes the importance of parks in contributing to Pinecrest’s reputation as a top community within Miami-Dade County. From age three to graduation, Gulliver Prep students are inspired to do amazing things. At work and play, we surround our students with state-of-the-art spaces to explore, experiment, and uncover their passions. Our students create apps for the color blind, start their own companies, and learn how to identify their strengths to rocket towards success. No matter what path they choose, learning at Gulliver Prep is unparalleled . gulliver.life/learnmore 165 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05 PINECREST, FL