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Committee presses Miami‑Dade Schools for time and access as Rose Cottage demolition remains on hold
Summary
Committee members urged Miami‑Dade County Public Schools to allow city preservationists access to document the Rose Cottage facade and explore alternatives to demolition; the school district said demolition was under consideration because of safety concerns but staff agreed to continue talks and seek limited additional time.
Miami Beach commissioners and preservation advocates pressed Miami‑Dade County Public Schools officials on Feb. 20 for more time and site access as they try to find a path to preserve the Rose Cottage, a contributing resource in the Española Way historic district.
The committee heard from Natalie Simon (Design and Planning Officer, Miami‑Dade County Public Schools), who said the district had placed demolition on hold at staff and that a professional assessment found the cottage “really not salvageable” and expressed concerns that the structure could become a liability by hurricane season.…
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