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project · July 29, 2026

Armbrister Park Community Center prepares for demolition and replacement construction

The imminent start of demolition makes this a newly material Coconut Grove civic project. It is a strong local opportunity to examine public investment, neighborhood recreation, community-informed design, and construction impacts in West Coconut Grove.

Armbrister Park Community Center prepares for demolition and replacement construction

Armbrister Park, 4000 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133

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The City of Miami is advancing replacement of the existing Armbrister Park community center. The latest published timeline moves the project from community review and design presentation into demolition and construction. The city has published the March 26, 2026, community-meeting presentation and design plans on the project page, allowing editorial review of the planned civic facility before physical work begins.

Status and timeline

The City of Miami’s July 29 schedule anticipates temporary utility connectivity and demolition beginning by the end of August 2026. Demolition is expected to take approximately one month, with excavation and new-building construction targeted for early October 2026. Final completion remains to be determined and the schedule is subject to change.

Design highlights

Neighborhood recreation infrastructure; community-engaged public design; replacement of an existing civic building; phased site logistics intended to maintain Parks and Recreation operations during demolition.

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