NewsMiami Today NewsAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Appellate court grants Brickell neighbors standing in First Miami Presbyterian Church development review
A Miami appellate court ruled that neighbors of the historic First Miami Presbyterian Church were improperly excluded from the review process for a proposed high-rise development. The decision allows these residents to participate in future proceedings regarding the project, though it does not halt the development plans.
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This ruling establishes that local residents have a legal right to participate in the review process for the proposed 75-story, 296-unit development at the historic church site, potentially impacting the project's timeline and approval conditions.
Key Facts
- A Miami appellate court ruled that neighbors were improperly denied participation in the review process for the First Miami Presbyterian Church development.
- The ruling grants neighbors the right to participate in future reviews of the project.
- The court's decision does not stop or cancel the development project.
- The proposed project, known as 619 Brickell, is planned as a 75-story building.
- The project is slated to include 296 residential units.