RE-PURPOSED AS INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ALL ON CALLE OCHO
We understand the property has not been kept up and nearby neighbors were not
happy with noise, trash and other problems coming from the most recent church
tenants.
All of that can and should be fixed.
This site could become a model for
preservation, adaptive re-use and community building.
There are dozens of successful public-private partnerships that preserve history, blended with a properly-scaled mix of commercial, residential, office and community-based uses.
The core 1920s church building could serve as a much-needed community center.
It could be a signature
example of restoring a facade while reprogramming the interior to provide barrier-free
access to all.
This could be a center of information and assistance for the many immigrants
and working poor residents of Little Havana.
That would make it a source of pride for residents, visitors, merchants, public
officials and more.
We live less than 7 blocks from this historic structure and can see (out the front windows) its potential for rebirth via historical designation.
The petition is at:
https://www.change.org/p/historical-groups-historical-designation-for-presbyterian-church-on-2150-s-w-8-street-miami-fl-33135
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