About Coral Gables
Business
In addition to offering a prestigious business address, Coral Gables makes good business sense. That’s why it is home to a long list of national and multinational companies. Coral Gables offers prime office space, a rich multilingual employment base, outstanding telecommunications systems and convenient transportation links, especially to Miami International Airport. Since the Coral Gables Trolley system was inaugurated in 2003, people who work in downtown Coral Gables have been able to take Metrorail and connect with the free trolley service at the Douglas Metrorail Station.
Here are some important reasons why it makes sense to relocate your business to Coral Gables: ·
Over 10 million square feet of office space available in downtown Coral Gables alone with offerings ranging from affordable Class C to luxurious Class A. ·
White-collar employee base of 40,000 people, with median per capita incomes in excess of $60,000; total worker population within three miles of downtown Coral Gables exceeds 100,000. ·
Beautiful residential areas offering a wide variety of housing choices including rental units, condominiums, and single-family homes in a thriving real estate market. ·
Strong emphasis on quality of life: Tree City USA for 23 consecutive years, comprehensive recreational facilities and top-rated municipal services. ·
More than 1300 hotel rooms, 50 percent of which have luxury or first-class status. · Just 4 miles from Miami International Airport. ·
Home to over 25 consulates, trade and tourism offices. ·
Over 20 banking institutions have offices in Coral Gables. ·
Twelfth lowest combined property tax rates in Miami-Dade County (out of 35 cities). ·
No State Income Tax.
It is a city known for its preservation of the history and lifestyles of old Florida, yet it also offers cutting-edge innovations in technology, such as providing wireless connectivity in the downtown area and being the first municipality to connect to the Network Access Point (NAP) of The Americas.
The city also enjoys a globally-recognized reputation as a "Center of Commerce" to over 175 multinational companies and is the regional headquarters to US, European, Latin American and Far East-based corporations. With over 40,000 executives and corporate employees coming to work in the city each day, Coral Gables is widely recognized throughout the world as the preferred meeting point of the hemisphere and has evolved into the natural Capital of the Americas and Gateway to the Caribbean.
For decades, executives of multinational companies have enjoyed the unequalled quality of life and working environment that has made Coral Gables a preferred address for global business. The city’s strategic location, with its multicultural and multilingual employee base and an outstanding community and family-oriented environment, all make Coral Gables an attractive choice for living and working. It is a city where preservation and innovation share equal importance. With worldwide leaders in communications, IT, transportation, banking, international trade, manufacturing, distribution and technology based here, Coral Gables businesses have unparalleled opportunities to interact with some of the most experienced and brightest executives of world commerce anywhere.
The City's 13.30 square miles are shaded by more than 50,000 trees. Coral Gables is home to three excellent golf courses, numerous parks and public tennis courts, 36 miles of waterways and abundant boating facilities. And probably the only swimming pool in the country on the National Historic Register - The Venetian Pool - a spring-fed grotto of native coral rock and underwater caves.
Home of the University of Miami Located in the heart of Coral Gables, the University of Miami is one of only 29 private research universities in the nation, educating nearly 15,000 students a year from every state and more than 100 countries. The campus is a lush, tropical landscape featuring the Ibis Walking Trail, as well as many other places -concert halls, the theatre, stadiums, a museum, world-class library, student center, and cinema all within reach of the community.
A Hub of Cultural and Intellectual Activities The nationally recognized Lowe Art Museum offers exhibits, permanent collection and fine arts classes. The City is home to several theater companies including the Miracle Theater offering a variety of productions throughout the year. Residents can celebrate "Gables Gallery Night" on the first Friday of every month and make the rounds among the finest displays in contemporary and modern art.
Miracle Mile The famed Miracle Mile and its surrounding downtown streets with their European-style outdoor cafes, provides residents, employees, business people and visitors with an enjoyable tropical shopping experience. The downtown area is home to many specialty stores and more than 120 international restaurants, a paradise for casual and gourmet diners.
Safeguarding its Heritage The City's timeless grace and grandeur is maintained thanks to careful planning, strictly enforced building codes and ordinances, and a strong Historic Preservation Program. This program provides protection to the irreplaceable historic resources such as the City's fountain plazas and monumental gateways. Coral Gables currently has more than 600 locally historic designated properties.
The new vintage style Trolley. These hybrid electric trolleys are a convenient and scenic way to move about the business, shopping, and entertainment destinations in downtown Coral Gables. As a resident of The City Beautiful, you are one of approximately 40,000 residents who enjoy a variety of first-class services including:
A Class One accredited Fire Department and Building and Zoning Department
A nationally accredited Police Department
A Parks and Recreation Department accredited by the national Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
A nationally recognized Emergency Management Program
An ASE Blue Seal of Excellence accredited Automotive Department
An award-winning Communications Division Named a “Tree City USA” for 14 consecutive years
