Is Downtown Miami Finally Worth Visiting? | MJ Green

MJ Green, Chief of Economic Development and Strategy of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, shares the massive changes underway in Downtown Miami—and why now is the best time to get involved. From a new creative grant program to solving downtown’s infamous parking issues, MJ breaks down what’s being done to transform the area into a thriving hub for locals, creatives, and entrepreneurs. He also explains the connection between Miami Dade College, Ultra Festival, and the “quality of life” initiative that could reshape the city’s future.We also explore success stories from businesses already thriving downtown, the surprising revitalization of the Bayside Fountain, and what MJ sees as the biggest opportunity for Miami’s future. Whether you’re a local, investor, or business owner, this episode offers a front-row look at a city in transformation.Miami DDA:Website: https://www.miamidda.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:20 About MJ and DDA8:21 Vintage Flea Market in Julia & Henry’s11:39 Parking Issue17:25 Miami-Dade College Downtown19:40 Ultra Festival 22:53 Interested in Opening Your Business in Downtown?27:46 Downtown Creative Collaborator Grant30:27 Quality of Live Initiative34:21 DDA Success Stories38:15 Bayside Fountain and Miami Grand Prix43:12 Miami History and Tours48:07 Brain Drain50:19 Top 3 Restaurants53:24 Join DDA