New Zoning Boost Approved For Transit Oriented Development In Miami

Miami commissioners approved new zoning rules for properties near transit stations, offering an alternative to Miami-Dade’s Rapid Transit Zoning plan. Properties within a mile of current or future Metrorail, Brightline, or Tri-Rail stations may qualify for denser development under a new Transit Station Neighborhood District and "Transit Oriented Node" land use designation. Plans include 5,700 affordable housing units and retail space in Little River, plus a $35 million Tri-Rail station.