Miami-Dade is undergoing a major shift in public housing redevelopment, with more than 10,000 new affordable and workforce units planned under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. The initiative is driving a wave of private investment aimed at replacing aging housing stock with higher-density, modern developments.

The model gives developers long-term access to public land and subsidized financing, while the county benefits from new revenue streams and expanded housing supply. Still, concerns remain around land ...