3.20.24 LPA and Council Meeting

The City of Homestead held a meeting on March 20, 2024, which included presentations and discussions on various community and development projects. Key procurement and contracting topics included the approval of a 19,000 square foot warehousing and bottling facility by Dar Group LLC, and a significant affordable housing development project by Touching Miami With Love, involving amendments to the comprehensive plan, zoning code, and neighborhood master plan to permit affordable housing at increased densities in the Southwest neighborhood. The meeting also addressed zoning variances, plat approvals, and infrastructure considerations related to these developments. Additionally, the South Corridor Bus Rapid Transit project was presented, highlighting its $284 million budget, funding partners, and transit service improvements, including traffic signal preemption and public art installations. The council emphasized the importance of infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, and community engagement in ongoing and future projects.