Miami joins a national push to get housing built faster
· Selected, results to come
Faster permits, backyard homes or a team to unstick stalled projects: Miami is one of 14 cities picked by Bloomberg Philanthropies to copy what worked elsewhere and clear more homes for construction.
The headline
Money and know-how for City Hall
On October 15, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a housing initiative for U.S. city halls. Miami is among the first 14 cities, across 12 states. Each gets between $450,000 and $750,000, plus expert support, to replicate at least one proven approach.
“We expect fast results, measured in more homes cleared for construction,” Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins said.
- 01
- Austin’s program for accessory dwelling units (backyard homes)
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- San Diego’s permitting reforms
- 03
- Atlanta’s housing “strike force” for stalled projects
- Who
- City of Miami, one of 14 selected cities
- Funding
- $450,000 to $750,000 per city; Miami’s exact amount not announced
- Status
- Selected; Miami’s chosen approach and results still to come
Why it matters · Our view
In Miami, the slow part of building homes is often the paperwork, not the construction. If this speeds up permits or reopens stalled projects, it could bring more supply in a city where prices keep climbing. The test is simple to watch: more homes approved, and faster.
Still to be confirmed
Miami’s award amount, which approach it will adopt, and when changes take effect.