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Miami secures $193M permit to build civic center at Freedom Park
By Eman Elshahawy, Matthew Elo at The Real Deal
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
The city of Miami ’s new civic center, which will replace an aging administrative building downtown and the city’s iconic city hall in Coconut Grove, secured a $193 million construction permit, the city confirmed. The city received its permit July 1, just over a week before construction workers toppe
Key takeaway The building will be part of the 130-acre Miami Freedom Park development, which is a $1 billion project anchored by Inter Miami CF’s stadium near Miami International Airport.
Why this matters in The Miami
The new civic center at Freedom Park will have a significant impact on the city's administrative operations, consolidating functions from aging buildings in downtown Miami and Coconut Grove into a modern, eight-story facility. As the city continues to grow and face challenges like sea-level rise and hurricane risk, a state-of-the-art civic center will be crucial for coordinating responses to these threats. The project's location near Miami International Airport also underscores the city's efforts to revitalize areas surrounding major transportation hubs. With a developer like Adler Development and a general contractor like Moss Construction, the city can expect a high-quality building that will serve as a hub for community activities and city operations. The civic center's integration into the larger Miami Freedom Park development, which includes Inter Miami CF's stadium, will also help to create a vibrant public space that showcases the city's cultural and recreational offerings.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
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What is this story about? The city of Miami’s new civic center, which will replace an aging administrative building downtown and the city’s iconic city hall in Coconut Grove, secured a $193 million construction permit, the city confirmed. The city received its permit July 1, just over a week before construction workers toppe
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