Miami Beach commissioners have voted to advance a luxury condo development plan that will involve the demolition of Bikini Hostel, currently a homeless shelter. Despite community opposition, the project's approval hinges on a second vote later this month. Developer Michael Stern proposes to replace the hostel with luxury condos and has offered either to build a public park or pay for the shelter's closure. This plan has sparked controversy around zoning laws and displacement of vulnerable residents.
The word on the street is that Miami Beach zoning is for sale to the highest bidder, as critics argue that the luxury development will displace shelters for the homeless.
Stern's company has offered to either create a public park or pay $1.5 million to Miami Beach in exchange for demolishing the Bikini Hostel and its current use as a homeless shelter.
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