Apartment buildings are opening next to a Tri-Rail station. Here are 5 takeaways
FULL STORY: How a housing village rising at a Hialeah train station is changing a community
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New developments: The Metro Station 1 project, alongside other residential buildings, is part of a larger plan to introduce over 3,000 new housing units in Hialeah, providing convenient access to major transit lines and connecting residents to downtown Miami and beyond.Affordable housing: Developers are leveraging Florida's Live Local Act to offer many of these new apartments at below-market rates, aiming to make housing more accessible for the local workforce and young professionals.Community impact: The new developments are designed to foster a pedestrian-friendly environment with amenities like fitness centers and pool decks, encouraging younger residents to stay in Hialeah rather than moving away for career opportunities.Local concerns: While the transformation promises modern living spaces, some long-time residents express concerns about rising costs and the potential impact on local businesses, as single-family homes are replaced by high-density housing.Future vision: Developers anticipate that the Metro District will evolve into a bustling neighborhood with retail and service businesses at street level, drawing parallels to successful urban developments in other cities like New York's Long Island City.
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