Community News
Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Little Havana
Little Havana Street Projects Advance Amid Revitalization Push
City officials are advancing multiple street improvement initiatives in Little Havana, including a pedestrian priority zone set to start construction this summer. Residents can learn details at upcoming community meetings as efforts build on recent upgrades. These projects aim to enhance safety and vibrancy in the iconic neighborhood.
Little Havana Mobile Home Park Issues Eviction Notices to 200 Families
More than 200 families at Silver Court Mobile Home Park in Little Havana face displacement after receiving eviction notices on March 11, with a deadline of Sept. 30. The property owner cites deterioration and storm damage as reasons for closing the 65-year-old park, offering tiered relocation payments that decrease over time. Elderly residents worry about finding affordable housing amid rising South Florida costs.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Miami Advances 130 Affordable Units at Gallery in Little Havana
The Related Group is proposing a 12-story, 130-unit affordable housing development at 1275 SW 1st St. in Little Havana, entirely dedicated to low-income residents. This comes amid a regional housing crunch and new projects like Gallery at Marti Park. Local officials eye it as key relief for working families near Calle Ocho.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Silver Court Eviction Looms Over 200 Little Havana Families
More than 200 families at Silver Court Mobile Home Park in Little Havana face eviction by Sept. 30 after notices issued March 11 by the Urban Group. Incentives up to $13,000 for early movers by May 31 are offered, but many elderly residents worry about relocation amid Florida's housing crunch. Residents are organizing a homeowners association to fight back.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Miami Directs Public Land to Affordable Housing in Little Havana
The City of Miami is backing affordable rental development in Little Havana with municipal land and federal funding as the neighborhood faces mounting pressure from foreclosures and rising housing costs across South Florida. The initiative aims to preserve economic diversity in the historic enclave west of Interstate 95.
Saturday, April 11, 2026