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New World Center Committee

Back in the mid-1980's, Alvah H. Chapman, Jr., then-publisher of the Miami Herald and an iconic local leader and Greater Miami Chamber Board Chair, understood that wilth the expansion of Latin America as a global market and Asia beginning to show signs of becoming an economic powerhouse, Miami was geographically well-placed to be the new center of the world. Alvah established the New World Center-Downtown Miami Committee and put much of that vision in place that shaped our urban core and led to the downtown we enjoy today. Now, 40 years later, the New World Center Committee works to address the big-picture issues that impact and shape the urban core of today and the next 40 years.

The New World Center Committee was established in the mid-1980s by Alvah H. Chapman, then-publisher of the Miami Herald, to position Miami as a global center due to its strategic location. The committee played a key role in shaping Miami's urban core, and 40 years later, it continues to address major issues impacting the downtown area and its future development. Its mission focuses on guiding growth in Downtown Miami, tackling challenges such as affordability, workforce housing, homelessness, traffic, and sea-level rise, and promoting urban areas that enhance residents' quality of life and attract new economy businesses

Participation in the New World Center Committee is open to all chamber members in good standing who have interests or concerns in this arena. Committee members include a broad range of professionals, real estate professionals, urban-based businesses, schools, incubators and individuals, along with educational and civic organizations.  

To learn more or to get involved, please tap here to connect with a committee staff liaison today.

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Austin Hollo

COO - Florida East Coast Realty, LLC

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Jose Gonzalez

President - GLC Real Estate

Goals

2025-2026 NEW WORLD CENTER COMMITTEE GOALS

  • Host 12th annual Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Award of Excellence honoring an Outstanding Young Leader, Organization, and Individual. Grow event sponsorship and attendance by 10%.  
  • Convene key downtown stakeholders and elected officials and organize a forum to understand the needs and challenges of the downtown community, discuss the Chamber’s priorities, and how we can support  
  • Receive an update on the Underdeck, continue to advocate for funding, and participate in the Underdeck committee
  • Participate in the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s Downtown Master Plan  
  • Engage the committee by organizing quarterly meetings/forums to educate and advance issues that impact downtown Miami. We will also host social gatherings that provide opportunities to network in the urban core.
  • Create a taskforce, led by downtown champions, who will identify and recruit (10) downtown Miami executive stakeholders to join the New World Center committee

 

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