More farmland in the Redland went poof last week when the Miami-Dade Commission approved an application so developers can build Bluenest at Krome: 700 townhomes on 91 acres zoned for 223 single family, detached homes.
The change in zoning from “estate density residential,” to “low-medium density” was approved at the Community Development Master Plan meeting Tuesday with a unanimous vote.
There was overwhelming community support for the project, even if many decided to simply wave to show they were in favor, and even if some seemed to be reading from a script or repeating talking points. Only a few people spoke against it. Supporters focused on how it would provide workforce housing in the area. “I see it as next generation housing,” said Ken Forbes, adding that the developer had reached out and met with the community…