Liberty City seniors are set to gain a fresh breath of life in their housing options. This Wednesday, officials including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will gather to hail the grand opening of Edison Towers—a revitalized affordable housing community aimed specifically at those 62 and up. The refurbished development, located at 5821 N.W. 7 Ave., Miami, FL 33127, marks a significant step in addressing the affordable housing crisis for the elder community within this storied neighborhood.
According to the official announcement, the project not only revitalizes but expands the previous Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) family property into 115 units catering to extremely low, very low, and low-income seniors. However, plans do not stop there, as Edison Towers Phase II aims to inject an additional 96 senior units into Liberty City’s housing stream. The present development prides itself on fostering a vibrant community with tailored services and amenities promoting active and social living—an oasis for seniors to thrive in their golden years.
Such transformative endeavors in housing are seldom without the blend of public and private synergy. Miami-Dade County’s input encompassed a sizeable $1,701,859 in Documentary Stamp Surtax funds partnered with $375,000 from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, alongside contributions from a variety of stakeholders including the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and TEDc…