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Downtown NEWS
The local Downtown Miami news outlet, an area transforming at jaw-dropping rate into what is popularly denominated Global City — South Florida’s financial, cultural, tourism, healthcare and real estate epicenter.
Published by the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA), in collaboration with the Downtown Arts + Science Salon (DASS), Downtown News Downtown News reaches more than 20 thousand Downtowners and stakeholders.
Editorial Calendar
Cover Story: In-depth investigative reports.
Our Streets: Reporting from issues pertaining to pedestrian safety to traffic signage affecting motorists.
The Neighborhood: Social, political and economic news affecting downtown, including Bayfront Park and Maurice Ferre Park.
Spotlight: Neighbors, businesses and institutions with significant contributions to the advancement of downtown Miami.
Opinion Page: Editorials, Opinion, and Letters to the Editor.
Culture & Entertainment: Cultural Compass: Events ranging from science and art exhibits to seminars and the performing arts and books.
Food & Drink: Places neighbors recommend to brunch, lunch and dine. Our culturists also review local bars.
Talk of Downtown: Downtown working professionals and experts talk about what is happening around town from their particular prisms.
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Sunday Magazine: The week in review, and the week ahead. A Feature Story, News in Brief, Reviews, Cultural Compass.
Multimedia
We complement our written material with video interviews, and great photography. Also, Medium is making available a listening program, so you can enjoy Downtown News while walking or biking.
Citizen Journalists
Downtown News counts on the participation of the community. Residents are our eyes and ears. That is why local journalism is immune to the public’s skepticism, even repudiation. Fake news cannot happen at the neighborhood level for the simple reason that we all know what’s true and false down the street.
If you witness something newsworthy or have an opinion on how to solve a problem, please do write to us. If you just want to criticize this and that because you like criticizing this and that without taking the time to suggest a solution, please don’t approach us.
Audience
The Greater Downtown is one of the country’s fastest-growing urban centers, accounting for 110 thousand residents. The downtown proper — the Central Business District, the Arts and Entertainment District, and the Park West neighborhood — represents close to half of this exclusive market. The average downtown resident is college-educated and, according to the Downtown Development Authority, commands an income averaging $110,000.
About Downtown Miami
The Downtown proper, extends from the Miami River to the Arts and Entertainment District, from Biscayne Bay westwards to the Miami River. It encompasses the Central Business District — the original City of Miami — the emerging West Downtown and the Miami World Center, the Park West and the River Front enclaves. Also, Bayfront Park and Maurice Ferre Park are part of Downtown
Downtown Neighbors Alliance (MIAMI DNA)
The single most important civic organization in the area, has been promoting and improving the quality of life, common good and general welfare of downtown residents and businesses since 2013.
DNA-Member Condominiums:
10 Museum Park. 50 Biscayne. 900 Biscayne. Centro. The Epic. Flagler First. Marina Blue. The Loft 2 Downtown. The Marquis. Met 1. One Miami. Paramount Miami Worldcenter. The River Front Master Association. The Vizcayne.
Downtown Arts + Science Salon (DASS)
For the last eight years, DASS has brought to Downtown science and cultural salons for residents to rediscover the art of conversation, drawing from an extensive network of public intellectuals, scientists, artists and professors from local universities, including the University of Miami, Florida International University, and MDC.
Submission Guidelines
Letters to the Editor and Opinion Pieces must include name and address. (If the reader requests anonymity, we will honor it, but still need to have a name and address for verification. We believe in trust with verification. Letters to Editor must be 200 words or less. Opinion pieces 400 words or less. Photos are also welcomed.
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