41st STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Mayor Steven Meiner created the "41st Street Mayor's Committee" in early 2024. In early 2025, Mrs. Avra Bank, MBNA Executive Board Member, was appointed as one of 13 Members of this Committee. In addition to the plans for the complete 41st Street revitalization, the MBNA's urges the City to maintain this roadway and to do whatever possible to attract high quality tenants to this area. 1. Sidewalk pavers should be pressure cleaned regularly and maintained free of trash and debris. 2. Code compliance must stay on top of landlords that don't maintain their storefront glass with vinyl coverings with approved artistic designs, per City Code, and kept clean. 3. The palm trees that line 41st street need to be well lit without continuous black-out sections on most palm trees. 4. The blue bisazza tiles on the 41st Street and Meridian Ave. bridge need to be replaced and maintained. 5. The City should do everything possible to entice restaurants owners that provide different kinds of experiences and outdoor seating, and also a much-needed supermarket. 6. The creation of "Parklets" on side streets to entice restaurant owners to this area. Parklets are platforms that repurpose on-street parking spaces to create expanded pedestrian areas. They often include amenities like seating, tables, and greenery, enhancing the streetscape and providing a public space for people to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
JULY 23, 2025 Below is message from the Executive Director of the 41st Street Business Improvement District:
Dear Stakeholders, We are pleased to share recent progress and ongoing actions supporting the vibrancy and growth of businesses along the 41st Street corridor. At today’s City Commission meeting, an important item sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez is on the consent agenda, item C7 AE, to permit the installation of parklets on the 4000 block of Royal Palm Avenue, Prairie Avenue, and Chase Avenue. This initiative, developed in response to feedback from local business owners, aims to expand seating capacity to help small restaurants and other establishments enhance their operational viability and revenue opportunities. The resolution also directs city staff to evaluate relocating the existing Citi Bike station on Chase Avenue if necessary, to facilitate these parklets.
Separately, the Blue Ribbon Committee met last week and expressed support for this proposal alongside other concepts aligned with our shared goal of fostering a thriving business environment. Highlights from their discussions include:
Support for incentives to encourage business growth, including exploring the waiver of certain city fees to incentivize filling vacancies and rehabilitating older properties.
The Committee was generally supportive of Commissioner Dominguez’s item to explore a “Unified Valet” program, intended to create a centralized valet system managed by a single operator, but recommended revising the title and description to better reflect this focus and avoid confusion with a broad, zone-wide parking authority, as conversations continue forward.
Exploring new signage approval processes to streamline exterior signage review and maintain the district’s aesthetic harmony.
The exploration of a rolling pop-up series featuring single-night community events designed to activate vacant spaces. These events would be intended to foster a connection between the street and local stakeholders, creating energy and vibrancy while requiring minimal permitting and no construction.
In addition to these exciting developments, we’re delighted to welcome two new businesses that have recently opened their doors, further energizing our community:
The Fish Market, at 433 West 41st Street
Miri’s Cafe, at 525 West 41st Street These openings, alongside others over the past year, demonstrate the ongoing revitalization and increasing confidence in our district’s future.
We sincerely thank Commissioners Fernandez and Dominguez, the City Commission, the Blue Ribbon Committee members, and City staff for their leadership and collaboration. All of these efforts, from supporting new and existing businesses to encouraging property reinvestment and creatively activating underutilized spaces, are essential building blocks for creating a vibrant and economically sustainable district.
Thank you all for your ongoing partnership and dedication to our community’s success. Amy E. Mehu, Executive Director 41st Street Business Improvement District
The MBNA feels strongly that since 41st street is the main entrance corridor to MidBeach and to the majority of tourists entering Miami Beach, the City should prioritize the street's maintenance and continue its plan for a full revitalization. Since October 2020, discussions of taken place for the 41st Street Revitalization Project (see below.) Regretfully, the street's aesthetics are still way below the standards of what our City should look like. We will continue to advocate for this important roadway.
JULY 23, 2025. The MBNA appreciates the support of the City Commission for passing C7 AE (below) during the July 23, 2025 City Commission Meeting. Thank you Commissioner Alex Fernandez for placing this important item on the Agenda.
HISTORICAL SECTION:
UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS of 41st Street on June 11, 2025:
PALM TREES WITH BLACK-OUT SECTIONS:
Click button below for February 9, 2023 recording of Public Meeting re plans for 41st Street
The 41st Street "Blue Ribbon Committee'" designated by Mayor Dan Gelber, has been working for several years with the City of Miami Beach in an effort to revitalize and enhance one of the primary gateways of Miami Beach. Since 41st Street links directly to MidBeach, MBNA has been monitoring this valuable project.
On October 1, 2020, AECOM joined the City of Miami Beach to present two different preliminary schematic design options for local residents and business owners to review for the 41 Street Corridor Revitalization Project. Please click buttons below for more information.
