The subject property is within one-quarter (1/4) mile of the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ), and therefore be develop in accordance with the Comprehensive Development Master Plan's (CDMP) Community Urban Center policies. It comprises 3 adjacent parcels with direct frontage to Old Dixie Hwy and US1, within 750 feet directly across street of the Transitway Station on the North side of SW 296 ST.
These are the permitted uses on this site:
Mixed-use development with a floor-area ratio (FAR) up to 2.0 and Residential density of 60 units/acre,
Schools (K-12),
Trade schools, Colleges and Child-care facilities
Civic uses,
Religious facilities,
Hospitality,
General Retail,
Urgent Care, and
Professional Business offices.
Major local employers include Baptist Hospital, Amazon and Homestead Airforce.
Grocery stores and Medical Centers are within walking distance. The site is located directly across from US1 and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Station, 2 miles from the Turnpike, 3 miles from Baptist hospital and 35 miles from downtown Miami.