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Neighbors and dog‑park proponents split as University Green Neighbors sue to block 520 University Drive plan
Summary
Public comment at the Coral Gables meeting split between residents opposing a dog park at 520 University Drive—citing an alleged violation of ordinance 1952, traffic, noise, wildlife impacts and inadequate outreach—and supporters who said well‑designed dog parks boost community ties; a lawsuit seeking to enjoin the project was announced.
A public meeting on a proposed dog park at 520 University Drive drew more than a dozen speakers who were sharply divided over the project and, in some cases, have moved the dispute to court.
Sylvia King, a member of the University Green Neighbors Association, told the meeting the group has filed a complaint and seeks to enjoin development at the site, saying "resolution number 20 25 dash 5 4 5 2 was illegally enacted" and directing legal questions to their attorney Christopher King of Homer, Bonner, Jacobs and Ortiz. King said participation in the meeting "waives none of the arguments set forth in our complaint." The complaint and Court action were not…
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