City of Miami Commissioner Christine King wants the families and businesses that helped build Wynwood to share in the neighborhood’s success as it grows into a cultural and commercial destination.
King, who represents District 5, said she wants the area to keep its character. She plans to support small businesses, local artists and institutions such as the Bakehouse Art Complex, which operates in Wynwood Norte out of a historic bakery built in 1926. The nonprofit marked its 40th anniversary in 2025 and bought the neighboring property at 533 NW 32nd St. in January 2026 to expand its campus. The purchase supports plans for affordable artist housing, more studios and additional cultural space.
Carnegie Mellon University’s planned 35-acre Miami campus is another source of activity. The school announced the project in September, backed by a $2 billion commitment from Citadel founder Ken Griffin. Construction is slated to start in 2027, and the campus is expected to hold more than 3,500 students once finished.
King also pointed to public projects. A $1.2 million state grant will help pay for upgrades at Roberto Clemente Park, including a new baseball and soccer field, batting cages, LED lighting, drainage work and restoration of the park’s mural. Separately, the city’s $23.1 million Clemente Park Neighborhood Flood Improvements Project aims to reduce localized flooding for 393 properties. The city expects to finish design in November 2026 and begin construction in July 2027.
King said community input will guide those decisions, and she named Wynwood Norte and longtime residents as key voices.
