Neisen Kasdin, co-managing partner of Akerman's Miami office, invites listeners on an insightful journey—from his childhood in a vibrant, character-filled Miami Beach through the city's challenges, revitalization, and its rise as a truly global city—during the Built World Advisors podcast.
Having played a key role in shaping some of Miami's most significant redevelopment projects as a land use lawyer and former mayor of Miami Beach, Neisen shared his unique perspective on the powerful forces driving the city's growth and the complex challenges that come with rapid expansion.
“What’s happened in the last 15 years, in my opinion, is the greatest transformation perhaps ever — where we went from being a Latin America hub to being a truly great global city with business, culture, sports, entertainment and more,” Neisen said. He emphasized that sustaining this remarkable momentum will depend on addressing three critical issues: education, transit, and housing.