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New Little Haiti development could reshape Miami's housing market The phased development in Little Haiti, which spans 8.5 million square feet, is adding substantial residential and commercial inventory to Miami. Specific projects include the 25-story Sixty Uptown, which will feature 349 upscale apartments and 13,200 square feet of ground floor retail. To mitigate concerns about rising costs, the developers have pledged $31 million to the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust for affordable housing preservation.
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A phased, 8.5 million-square-foot development project is moving forward in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. The first phase, Sixty Uptown, will include 349 upscale apartments and 13,200 square feet of ground floor retail, with construction expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027. A second complex, Parcel 13 and Parcel 15, has also been approved by the City of Miami’s Urban Development Review Board and could start construction as early as 2028.
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The development project, which is moving forward in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, includes multiple phases. The first residential building, Sixty Uptown, will contain 349 upscale apartments and 13,200 square feet of retail.
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- The proposed project spans 8.5 million square feet in Little Haiti.miamitimesonline.com
- The developers pledged $31 million to the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust for affordable housing preservation.miamitimesonline.com
- The Sixty Uptown building will include 349 upscale apartments and 13,200 square feet of ground floor retail.miamitimesonline.com
- Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Little Haiti has risen from about $750 a month to around $1,700 or $1,800 a month.miamitimesonline.com
Why it matters
The development represents a major injection of capital and physical infrastructure into Little Haiti, a neighborhood that has already seen significant rent increases, moving from $750 a month for a one-bedroom apartment to $1,700 or $1,800 a month. This growth is fueled by factors like Opportunity Zone incentives and nearby development in Wynwood, placing pressure on existing residents and businesses.
While the developers have pledged $31 million to preserve affordable housing, the sheer scale of the 8.5 million square foot project and the influx of market-rate units could accelerate gentrification. The project is part of a larger trend, including the Podolsky family's plan for a 2,929-apartment complex, indicating a rapid transformation of the area.
What we don't know yet
- Will the $31 million pledge be sufficient to counteract the rising costs and displacement pressures caused by the new development?
- How will the City of Miami manage the increased demand for infrastructure to support this large-scale growth?
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