The City of Miami today celebrates the grand opening of Brisas del Sol, a new affordable rental development in Little Havana, aimed at providing quality housing for working families, seniors, and local residents.
Mayor Eileen Higgins joins City Commissioner Rolando Escalona, officials from the City’s Department of Housing and Community Development, Miami-Dade County representatives, and developer Related Urban Development Group for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“Brisas del Sol is exactly the kind of progress Miami needs—real affordable homes in the heart of our community,” Mayor Higgins said. “These 146 apartments will help working families, seniors, and neighbors who keep this city running live in the city they love, close to jobs, schools, and opportunity. We are using every tool we have, including federal HOME dollars, to deliver housing faster and at the scale Miamians deserve, because affordability is not optional, it is the future of our city.”
Commissioner Escalona added, “Affordable housing developments like Brisas de Sol show that housing can still be built in a way that genuinely benefits our community at a time when too many residents are being priced out of our city. When done correctly, developments like this provide stability and improve quality of life. Our responsibility is clear. We must prioritize housing solutions that keep our residents in Miami, not force them out of the communities they call home.”
The $53.3 million project includes two buildings with a total of 146 rental units. The first, a three-story garden-style building at 455 SW 16 Avenue, has 36 two- and three-bedroom units. The second, an eight-story building at 154 SW 17 Avenue, contains 110 units, primarily one-bedroom apartments. All units are reserved for households earning 30% to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The City of Miami contributed $2.25 million in federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds toward the project.
Officials attending the ceremony include Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, County Commissioner Vicki Lopez, and key housing and development leaders from both the city and county. Related Urban Development Group President Albert Milo Jr. will also participate in the event, highlighting the importance of affordable housing to Miami’s growing community.
Brisas del Sol represents a significant step in the city’s efforts to expand affordable housing options while maintaining accessibility to Little Havana’s vibrant neighborhoods and amenities.
