DOWNTOWN SOMI

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

The Board of County Commissioners is considering an ordinance to establish the Downtown SoMi Community Development District. This district is generally bounded by Harriet Tubman Highway (US 1) to the north, SW 57 Avenue (Red Road) to the east, SW 72 Street (Sunset Drive) to the south, and SW 58 Avenue to the west. The proposed development includes approximately 202,462 sq ft of retail, 1,513 residential units, 287 hotel rooms, 65,892 sq ft of office space, a 1,300-seat movie theater, parking, roadway improvements, and stormwater/wastewater/water systems, with an estimated cost of $149M. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 4/21/2026 and deferred by Commissioner Regalado to the July 21, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The establishment of the district is intended to provide a financing mechanism for community infrastructure and maintenance. No public comment is stated in this document.