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Miami city officials are pushing a zoning change in Little Havana that would rezone about 460 properties that make up 100 acres in a move they say will benefit everyday Miamians by increasing the housing supply to bring down costs.
But some residents say the plan — which doesn’t guarantee any affordable housing — is being rammed through without proper vetting and worry that it would cause more harm than good by bringing traffic and congestion to the area and threatening the charm and character that defines Little Havana…