The new Pérez : Museum Miami was named after billionaire donor Jorge Pérez . Before Pérez was known as the `` Condo King of South Florida , '' he started as an urban planner , focusing on low-income housing developments . It 's part of a bigger revitalization of downtown Miami . Pérez : Museum is ` ` a leading example '' of cultural institutions helping revitalize Miami . The $ 220 M art museum is part of downtown Miami 's goal to become an international cultural center .
The new Pérez : Museum Miami was named after billionaire donor Jorge Pérez . It 's part of a bigger revitalization of downtown Miami . Pérez : Museum is ` ` a leading example '' of cultural institutions helping revitalize Miami . The $ 220 M art museum is part of downtown Miami 's goal to become an international cultural center .