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Understanding Transit-Oriented Communities in Miami-Dade

Original title: Transit Oriented Communities in Miami-Dade

urban planning transportation public transit zoning infrastructure

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The Frame

What this does

This policy framework dictates where and how new housing and commercial development is prioritized, specifically favoring areas near rapid transit corridors to manage regional growth.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Miami-Dade County Residents

Residents living near designated transit corridors may see changes in local zoning, density, and infrastructure development.

Property Developers

Developers are encouraged to focus projects within urban centers and along transit corridors as part of the county's growth strategy.

What changed

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Summary

This document outlines the strategy for 'Transit-Oriented Communities' (TOC) in Miami-Dade County, which focuses on concentrating new development near public transit hubs. It explains how this approach integrates land-use planning with the county's transportation network to support regional growth.

Key Facts

The county's growth strategy prioritizes development in 'Urban Centers' located along premium transit routes.
The SMART Plan identifies six specific rapid transit corridors for development.
The 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) mandates that transit projects are the highest priority for the TPO Governing Board.
The Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) uses an 'Urban Development Boundary' to concentrate growth in already urbanized areas.
TOC planning encourages 'infill' development (building on vacant or underused lots) and redevelopment of existing urban areas.
The strategy promotes 'multimodal accessibility,' meaning infrastructure must support walking, biking, and transit alongside vehicular traffic.

Why It Matters

This policy framework dictates where and how new housing and commercial development is prioritized, specifically favoring areas near rapid transit corridors to manage regional growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Transit-Oriented Community (TOC)?

It is a development strategy that concentrates housing and businesses near public transit hubs to make it easier for people to walk, bike, or use transit instead of relying solely on cars.

How does this affect where new buildings are constructed?

The county prioritizes new development within 'Urban Centers' and along the six rapid transit corridors identified in the SMART Plan.

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Integration of Land Use and Transit

The county is explicitly linking its land-use zoning (CDMP) directly to its transportation funding priorities (SMART Plan) to force concentrated growth.

Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization SMART Plan

Connected Entities

location150 West Flagler Street, Suite 1900, Miami, FL 33130“Office address for the Transportation Planning Organization.”Map →

personAileen Bouclé“Executive Director of the Transportation Planning Organization.”Map →

otherComprehensive Development Master Plan“The county's primary document for guiding development.”Map →

organizationMiami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization“The agency responsible for regional transportation planning.”Map →

otherSMART Plan“A plan identifying six rapid transit corridors for development.”Map →

other2045 Long Range Transportation Plan“A key planning document establishing funding priorities.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.miamidade.gov

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