Community News
Friday, April 10, 2026 · Flagami
Commission to Review Flagami Traffic Calming on SW 24th St.
Miami City Commissioners will hold a public hearing today on proposed speed bumps, bike lanes, and pedestrian signals along SW 24th Street in Flagami. Residents have raised safety concerns about speeding and pedestrian risks near local schools and parks. The measures aim to enhance neighborhood safety amid growing traffic volumes.
Le Jeune Palms Mixed-Use Project Awaits Flagami Approval
A proposed development at NW 7th Street and NW 42nd Avenue in Flagami would bring 197 residential units, 132 hotel rooms and ground-floor retail to a current parking lot. Le Jeune Palms LLC's plan faces a key vote before the City of Miami Urban Development Review Board. The project promises new housing and commercial space along major local corridors.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Miami Approves Land, Loans for Little Havana Workforce Housing
City commissioners transferred city-owned parcels in Little Havana to developers for over 200 affordable and workforce housing units. The deals include up to $8 million in forgivable loans and target households earning up to 120% of area median income. If projects fail, the land reverts to the city.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Flagami Park Senior Center Renovation Advances in District 4
The City of Miami is renovating and expanding the Dr. Armando Badia Senior Center at Flagami Park, with District 4 Commissioner Manolo Reyes leading the effort. This project aims to enhance community services amid broader capital improvements across city parks. Residents can expect upgraded facilities to serve seniors in the heart of Flagami.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Flagami Little League Swings into Spring Season at Community Park
Youth baseball teams in Flagami launched their spring season this week at Tamiami Park, drawing families eager for a slice of normalcy amid economic pressures. With games underway on the newly renovated fields, local organizers emphasize community bonding as foreclosure worries mount across South Florida. The season opener featured six teams competing under sunny skies.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Le Jeune Palms Mixed-Use Project Advances in Flagami
A proposed mixed-use development at NW 7th Street and NW 42nd Avenue in Flagami cleared a key hurdle with the Urban Development Review Board, bringing 197 residential units, 132 hotel rooms and new retail to the retail corridor. The project replaces a surface parking lot at 4255 NW 6th Street amid a surge in new construction homes, with median prices at $674,999. Amid Florida's foreclosure crisis, this could add housing options but raise affordability concerns for locals.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Flagami Joins Baynanza for Bay Cleanup Saturday
Flagami residents can join the 44th annual Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day this Saturday to remove trash from local waterways and streets. The event aligns with broader Miami-Dade efforts amid rising foreclosures and public safety concerns. Registration is open at miamidade.gov/baynanza.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Little Havana Affordable Housing Boost Amid Flagami Foreclosure Surge
As Flagami residents grapple with Florida's third-worst foreclosure crisis driven by skyrocketing insurance costs, a new mixed-income development opens in neighboring Little Havana. Related Group's Gallery Marti Park at 450 SW Fifth St. targets workforce families and low-income seniors with 176 units. The project, near Jose Marti Park and Calle Ocho, arrives as state leaders prioritize housing amid economic pressures.
Friday, April 10, 2026