Miami Dade County's Missing Middle
A Mixed-Use Future for Miami's Health District
A product of Urban Land Institute's 2025 South Florida Leadership Institute cohort, this TAP Report outlines a detailed strategy to support the development of Missing Middle Housing in Miami-Dade County. At the request of the County, the panel was tasked with identifying funding sources, zoning reforms, permitting improvements, and implementation strategies to address the region's growing housing affordability crisis — particularly for households earning between 80% and 140% of Area Median Income (AMI).
To inform their recommendations, the team analyzed successful case studies from cities including Houston, Portland, Minneapolis, St. Petersburg, Salt Lake City, and Sacramento. These examples helped shape a locally tailored approach that balances density, affordability, and neighborhood character – positioning Miami-Dade County to lead with innovative, inclusive housing solutions grounded in proven national best practices.
A product of Urban Land Institute's 2025 South Florida Leadership Institute cohort, this TAP Report outlines a detailed strategy to support the development of Missing Middle Housing in Miami-Dade County. At the request of the County, the panel was tasked with identifying funding sources, zoning reforms, permitting improvements, and implementation strategies to address the region's growing housing affordability crisis — particularly for households earning between 80% and 140% of Area Median Income (AMI).
To inform their recommendations, the team analyzed successful case studies from cities including Houston, Portland, Minneapolis, St. Petersburg, Salt Lake City, and Sacramento. These examples helped shape a locally tailored approach that balances density, affordability, and neighborhood character – positioning Miami-Dade County to lead with innovative, inclusive housing solutions grounded in proven national best practices.