My Miami Story – Key Biscayne Edition

My Miami Story is about getting Miamians to take ownership of issues they care about, whether it’s making sure our kids get a good education, finding a safe, affordable place to live, or landing a job that’s close to home. These conversations are about creating a space for you to link up with friends, old and new, who feel the same way (and maybe some who don’t). They’re about discovering how each of us can join the thousands of people making Miami-Dade County a better place to live for everyone.

Hosts: Biscayne Nature Center and the Key Biscayne Community Foundation 

Date: October 15

Time: 4 pm

Location: Crandon Park, North Beach – Paradise Cove shelter near the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center

Theme: What brought you to Key Biscayne, and what will keep you living on the Key for the next 10 years

2020 is around the corner, and changes that will directly affect our region — including upcoming elections, the Census count, evolving diversity in neighborhoods, and climate impacts — are top of mind for many Miami-Dade County residents. As the milestone year approaches, My Miami Story conversations will provide a platform for residents of every zip code and cultural background to discuss community priorities, civic policies, leadership and other pressing issues that will define the county’s future.

The Miami Foundation’s My Miami Story conversations will invite Miami-Dade County residents to spend Tuesday, October 15, 2019 considering the question: “2020 is here: where are we?” Participants will share personal stories and explore ideas on how residents can work together to improve communities in large and small ways. This is The Miami Foundation’s fourth year hosting the conversations about who Miamians are, where they are going and what each resident can contribute. Each year, participation in these conversations continues to grow; last year more than 4,000 residents gathered in homes, restaurants, offices, parks, libraries and numerous other locations around the county.

“There’s power in storytelling. When thousands of people come together to share their Miami stories, we create a unified narrative that informs funders, public agencies, nonprofits and elected decision-makers about ways to better guide community-building plans for Greater Miami,” said Matthew Beatty, senior director of communications and engagement at The Miami Foundation. “There is more that unifies us than separates us, and these gatherings connect residents around their shared experiences of living here and how to improve those experiences.”

My Miami Story conversation hosts bring together small groups of 6-12 residents over breakfast, lunch, dinner and cafecito breaks throughout the day. Any resident can sign up to host a conversation at MyMiamiStory.org. Hosts and participants will be invited to complete a post-conversation survey that will be analyzed by the team at Hart Research and Public Opinion Strategies, with funding from Knight Foundation. The Miami Foundation will share the survey findings, insights and results with local decision-makers to inform their community-related work in Greater Miami.