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Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Overtown
UDRB OKs 22-Story Mixed-Use Tower with Micro-Dwellings in Overtown
Miami's Urban Development Review Board has approved a 22-story mixed-use project at 1129 NW 1st Court in Overtown, featuring 372 residences including 208 micro-dwellings. The development by Block 19 Owner LLC adds nearly 5,000 square feet of retail and over 800 parking spaces amid the neighborhood's housing boom. It aligns with local efforts to combat Florida's surging foreclosure crisis through affordable options.
Overtown Food Distribution Set for Today at Lotus House Lot
Health in the Hood hosts its monthly food distribution event today at 11:30 a.m. in Overtown, offering fresh produce, pantry staples, hygiene kits and health services to residents. Volunteers are still needed for registration and support amid rising local economic pressures from Florida's foreclosure surge.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Overtown Co-op Shareholders Spared Eviction in Ownership Fight
Shareholders at Town Park Village in Overtown have won a temporary reprieve from eviction after judges ruled they hold valid ownership shares. The decision halts ejectment proceedings for at least 14 residents amid allegations of mismanagement and fraud. The dispute unfolds against Florida's surging foreclosure crisis threatening homeowners statewide.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
16 Corner Redevelopment Offers Affordable Rent-Stabilized Units in Overtown
Historic Overtown's 16 Corner project has opened 44 renovated apartments with rents starting at $537 monthly, protected by a 30-year covenant for low- and moderate-income families. The no-displacement renovation restores five aging buildings without uprooting residents. Amid Florida's housing crisis, this initiative provides critical relief as foreclosures surge statewide.
Saturday, May 9, 2026