Tomorrow, Miami-Dade County officials, along with city representatives and community leaders, will convene in Overtown to mark a pivotal moment in local housing development: the grand opening of the 16 Corner affordable housing community. The ceremonial ribbon-cutting is set to take place at 1560 N.W. 1 Court, officially unveiling the revitalized housing units in a neighborhood deeply rooted in multi-generational residency, as per the county’s official announcement.
16 Corner’s journey from being tagged an unsafe structure in 2018 to this moment of celebration is a testament to the collaborative endeavor of entities such as Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), The Vagabond Group, and Mt. Zion Community Development Corporation (CDC). With the Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) input and support, the project took shape while ensuring that residents faced no displacement even as their homes were being transformed. Having kept everyone in place during renovations stands as a firm statement of the project’s commitment to the community.
A total investment of nearly $1.4 million, comprising $812,000 in Documentary Stamp Surtax funds and $585,562.47 from the Development Inflation Adjustment Fund (DIAF), breathed new life into five buildings, translating into 44 rehabilitated units. These funds, as detailed on the Miami-Dade County official release, provided a financial cushion for developers committed to retaining affordable housing options in Miami’s evolving urban landscape. Upon completion this month, the project will include eight additional units, further fortifying the fabric of the Overtown community…