Miami, FL – The Euclid Group (TEG) recently welcomed a delegation of city managers from New South Wales, Australia, for an in-depth exchange on Miami’s evolving urban planning landscape. Hosted at the firm’s Miami office, the visit highlights TEG’s central role in shaping zoning and planning policy throughout South Florida.
The delegation’s visit was coordinated by Local Government Professionals Australia NSW, which reached out to Lee Feldman, Senior Advisor at TEG and former city manager for multiple Florida municipalities, to help facilitate the U.S. study tour ahead of the International City/County Management Association Annual Conference in Tampa. Miami was selected as a key stop for its pioneering form-based zoning code, Miami 21. TEG Principal, and one of the key planners behind Miami 21’s adoption and early implementation, Francisco Garcia Iglesias offered personal insight into how the code reshaped Miami’s development patterns and continues to serve as a national and international model.
Joined by the City of Miami Planning Department Director David Snow and Assistant Director Graham Jones, the group engaged in a collaborative discussion which was followed by a guided bus tour through Miami’s urban core, where the delegation observed how Miami 21’s principles translate into real-world form, density, and livability.
Drawing on his decades of city management experience, Lee emphasized the value of cross-border collaboration, noting that exchanges like these sharpen the perspectives of both visiting practitioners and local hosts.
“I have participated in many international exchanges, and each one is a learning opportunity for all participants – hosts included,” Lee said.
Francisco reflected on Miami’s global influence in contemporary planning, and how sharing Miami’s lessons helps advance innovation both locally and abroad.
“City planning evolves globally, drawing on insights and best practices from pioneering municipalities. Over the past two decades, Miami has been at the forefront of urban planning, executing groundbreaking district-wide redevelopment projects that now serve as industry references. We were honored to share our experience with our Australian colleagues and, in turn, gain valuable feedback on the applicability of our work in their region, as well as their own approaches to challenges we continue to address in Southeast Florida.”
Following their time in Miami, the Australian delegation continued their study tour with visits to Miami Beach, West Palm Beach, and Tampa (Ybor City).
This exchange highlights The Euclid Group’s role as a trusted authority in zoning and planning, committed to fostering knowledge-sharing that informs policy and drives innovation in urban development.
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