Little Havana Zoning Plan Sparks Gentrification Fears
By Daniel Washington | Published 2026-02-19T07:02:18.871Z
politics
A contentious zoning proposal aimed at revitalizing Little Havana is facing strong opposition from residents who fear it will erase the neighborhood's cultural identity and lead to displacement,...
A contentious zoning proposal aimed at revitalizing Little Havana is facing strong opposition from residents who fear it will erase the neighborhood's cultural identity and lead to displacement, according to Miami Today. The "Calle Ocho Revitalization Plan" seeks to encourage new development along Southwest Eighth Street, also known as Calle Ocho, by increasing building heights and density.
City documents obtained by Miami Today detail the plan, which would allow developers to build up to eight
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