Ken Russell's alternative map

 

Commissioner Ken Russell’s alternative district map is an excellent step in the right direction towards redistricting. However, as commissioner of District 2, he is constrained to addressing only District 2.  The Blue Line shown below identifies his proposed boundaries of District 2.



After One Grove brought redistricting to the attention of neighborhoods throughout Miami, neighborhoods everywhere are calling for their commissioners to reunite split neighborhoods from their districts.  The neighborhood spokespersons also defend Coconut Grove from division.

The Miami of 25 years ago when the districts were created, was very different from today’s Miami.  Today’s Miami is much more culturally diverse and increasingly so.  The map at this website (https://arcg.is/1CjCD9) illustrates the social diversity of Miami using the Tapestry model of analysis. 
See also this link for additional info.

https://keepcoconutgrovetogether.blogspot.com/2022/03/alternative-map-do-it-yourself.html




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