Related Group CEO Perez: Misinformation muddies water of Brickell archaeological finds | Opinion
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We were fully aware the parcel was in a designated Archaeological Area and we have worked in these areas before as all of the city’s waterfront is in an Archaeological Area. We expected to encounter archaeological finds and were committed to handling any findings with the utmost care.
While we understand there are genuine concerns, including those of the descendants of indigenous people who once lived along the Miami River, one thing is clear: We will respect and abide by all the rules in place to protect that history but we, too, have property rights. We own this parcel and have worked with the city and the state governments to establish those development rights, which include the protection of the artifacts found at the site.
Preserve but not on site
The artifacts found are important and will contribute to Miami’s history and heritage. The experts agree: This site is not as old as the pyramids, and it is not another Miami Circle.
We understand that some people will not be satisfied regardless of what we do, and no one is going to shed a tear for a developer that is slowed down by archaeological findings. But we believe in fair play and fair regulation, and we remain committed to smart, conscientious development and appropriate archaeological conservation. The facts clearly bear out that, upon completion of the assessments, we will proceed with our vision to build a world-class residential complex that will be a source of pride for all of Miami.
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In short, he explains that this development will most likely still move forward and Related is trying to show their side of the story.
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