VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-09-09 · resolution

The document is a legislative matter, specifically a Resolution (File Number 261164) before the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, introduced on 6/24/2026, with an agenda date of 10/20/2026. The resolution approves the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, authorizes the Commissioner of District 7 to negotiate an agreement for the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and delegates authority to negotiate amendments to the Operating and Management Agreement. The site is Vizcaya, a 50-acre site located within County Commission District 7, composed of properties acquired by the County on November 1, 1952 (recorded at Book 3673, Pages 64-69) and November 9, 1955 (recorded at Book 4193, Pages 345-351), including the main house, gardens, Vizcaya Village, and property across South Miami Avenue. The 2026 Master Plan aims to preserve, revitalize, and unite the 50-acre site, including the ongoing preservation of existing historic buildings and development of new structures, including a large community-based agricultural space. The plan includes the proposed relocation of Villa Serena, the 1913 home of William Jennings Bryan, from its nearby site on Brickell Avenue to an undeveloped space in Vizcaya Village. The relocation would be fully funded by philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin, who has pledged a separate $5,000,000.00 endowment to the Trust for Villa Serena's long-term care. The resolution was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The decision is pending before the Board. The document does not state a specific street address for Vizcaya, a parcel or folio number, a specific zoning change, or a case number beyond the file number. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. The business opportunity for contractors and trades is not explicitly stated, but the document describes a master plan involving preservation of historic buildings, development of new structures, and a potential relocation project, all subject to regulatory approvals and a fundraising campaign.