The University of Miami submitted a land-use proposal to the city of Coral Gables in June that could have wide-reaching effects if approved — especially within the athletics program.
UM’s athletic department is entering an increasingly expensive era of college sports. As schools face growing financial demands surrounding NIL, revenue sharing and facility expansion, growth around the University could provide Miami with additional resources to invest in its athletic programs.
One of the major aspects of the proposed 30-year agreement is an increase in the undergraduate enrollment cap to 17,500 students before additional city approval is required, a 35% increase from the current undergraduate cap of 13,000…