By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times
In a significant milestone for the Liberty Square redevelopment, the final 27 legacy families from the original public housing community have officially moved into their new homes at “Serenity at Liberty Square.” Serenity is the fourth of nine phases in a sweeping revitalization effort to transform one of the oldest public housing developments in the southeastern U.S.
“Since we started this project, many of them (residents) have lived in those older units for 30 to 50 years,” said Albert Milo, president of Related Urban Development Group, the development company spearheading the project.
“It’s a huge accomplishment, and we’re proud that’s something that we promised the community. The fact that we can give new housing to the previous residents of Liberty Square is important to us.”
The newly completed phase includes 193 residential units — 27 designated as public housing for legacy families, 50 Project-Based Voucher units, and the rest for affordable and workforce housing, priced for households earning under 80% of the Area Median Income. Rents range from $779 to $1,932.
This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with MIA Media Group. Read more at WLRN.org
