MIAMI — The Miami-Dade County Commission has granted final approval for Little River District, a $3 billion mixed-use development situated on 63 acres in Miami’s Little River and Little Haiti neighborhoods. SG Holdings — a joint venture between Swerdlow Group, SJM Partners and Alben Duffie — is the developer.
Little River District will offer more than 5,700 affordable and workforce housing units, as well as retail, green spaces and transit infrastructure with the addition of a new train station. Construction is slated to begin in 2026, with a projected development timeline of eight years.
Plans call for 2,284 affordable housing units for households earning up to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) and 1,398 workforce rental units for those making 120 percent of AMI. The project will feature 2,048 potential workforce condo units, which would allow the buyers to obtain significant subsidies to meet the purchase price at up to 140 percent AMI.
Current residents of existing public housing complexes situated within the development site are guaranteed the right to return to new units at Little River District with no increases in rent.
Residents will have access to shared amenities such as a pool, computer lab, fitness center, outdoor recreation space for children, bike parking, green outdoor space with pavilions and paths and complimentary Wi-Fi in common areas.
The development will also feature 370,000 square feet of retail space, including The Home Depot, BJ’s Wholesale Club, a supermarket, gas station and food-and-beverage options. The green space will span 250,000 square feet of pedestrian walkways, enhanced landscaping, bike paths and shuttle service for residents. Additionally, the planned Tri-Rail train station represents a $35 million investment by SG Holdings in Miami’s public transportation network
The transit-oriented project is made possible through private and public sector collaboration led by SG Holdings along with public sector partners: Miami-Dade County’s Department of Housing and Community Development, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Miami and local officials.