Vol. 42, No. 32 AUGUST 5, 2024 Public Land Should Serve Public Needs BY GRANT MILLER Mark Twain once said, “Buy Art + Mind Day: Festival filled with music, dance, visual arts land, they’re not making it any- more.” It’s a per- Art + Mind Day is free and...
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Vol. 42, No. 32 AUGUST 5, 2024 Public Land Should Serve Public Needs BY GRANT MILLER Mark Twain once said, “Buy Art + Mind Day: Festival filled with music, dance, visual arts land, they’re not making it any- more.” It’s a per- Art + Mind Day is free and spective that highlights the pre- all ages are welcome. ciousness of land, particularly in Miami-Dade County, which spans nearly 1,900 square miles. Despite the seemingly endless expanse of undeveloped land, some local politicians are treating it as an inexhaustible resource, often prioritizing private interests over public needs. A historical example underscores this issue. Decades ago, when South Florida was largely undeveloped, the local power company was granted land to run high-ten- sion power lines, essential for providing electricity to burgeoning communities. As time passed, the utility grew weary of main- taining these lands, especially since they couldn’t build on them due to the risk of fallen wires during hurricanes. The com
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