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Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Little Haiti
Development Boom Looms Over Little Haiti, Little River
Over 10,000 apartments and 1 million square feet of commercial space are planned between NW 75th and NE 54th streets, promising transformation but sparking gentrification fears. Developers pledge community benefits amid opposition to projects like Magic City Innovation District. Officials highlight mixed-income housing to retain residents.
Magic City Investors Pay $3M to Little Haiti Revitalization Trust
Investors in the Magic City Innovation District have transferred $3 million to the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced. The payment aims to bolster community efforts amid the long-planned 18-acre mixed-use development in Little Haiti. Local residents eye the funds as a step toward addressing neighborhood needs.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
New Haitian Grocery Bolsters Little Haiti's Cultural Commerce Hub
A new specialty grocer focusing on authentic Haitian products opened recently on NE 2nd Avenue, adding to Little Haiti's growing business corridor. The opening comes as the neighborhood strengthens its role as Miami's center for Haitian commerce and culture.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Little Haiti Braces for Major Reshaping as $3B Development Gains Traction
Two massive mixed-use projects totaling more than $5 billion are moving forward in Little Haiti and adjacent Little River, promising thousands of new apartments and commercial space—but raising persistent concerns about gentrification and displacement of longtime residents amid Florida's broader housing crisis.
Saturday, April 11, 2026