Related Urban, Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC), and city officials celebrated the commencement of construction on the first transit-oriented affordable housing project in Opa-locka, Town Center Apartments.

The day’s event featured speeches from Opa-locka Mayor Myra Taylor, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan, COO of The Related Group Matt Allen, Principal of Related Urban Albert Milo Jr., and President and CEO of OLCDC Willie Logan.

The Town Center Apartments will serve as a redevelopment catalyst for the City of Opa-locka’s Downtown District.  The OLCDC, Miami-Dade County Housing Finance Authority, Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development and Bank of America contributed over $19.5 million in funds for the project.

Photo Credit: Orlando Garcia Photography