Miami Plans Major Housing Project at Palmetto Metrorail Station

Miami Plans Major Housing Project at Palmetto Metrorail Station

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A new 1,141-unit development is coming to Palmetto Station in Miami-Dade, complete with residential, parking, and Metrorail upgrades.

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A major new housing development is planned at the northern end of the Metrorail line — and it could transform how Miami mixes real estate with public transit.

On October 21, 2025, developers submitted a site plan to Miami-Dade County for a new project at Palmetto Station, the current terminus of the Metrorail Green Line. The plan calls for 1,141 residential units, with an average size of 706 square feet. That’s over 805,000 square feet of leasable space — built directly on top of a major transit hub.

The project is being developed by Res-Des Palmetto LLC, with Modis Architects leading design. What makes this development especially unique is that it sits on county-owned land, leased by the developer. It’s a clear example of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) — a strategy that builds dense housing near major transit to reduce car dependency and boost ridership.

But housing isn’t the only thing coming. The plan includes a multi-level garage with 1,088 parking spaces for residents, plus 550 spaces dedicated to Metrorail users. The developers will also contribute to station infrastructure upgrades, potentially improving pedestrian access, signage, and connectivity for thousands of daily commuters.

Located just off the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826), the project aims to bring new life to a currently underutilized area. If approved, it would become one of the most ambitious TOD projects Miami-Dade has attempted — and possibly a blueprint for more developments at stations like Dadeland North, Northside, or Earlington Heights.

This proposal reflects a growing interest in making Miami’s transit system more useful, more walkable, and more central to everyday life.

Why it matters:

• Brings much-needed housing

• Boosts transit ridership

• Activates unused public land

• Supports mixed mobility options

As the county reviews the proposal, locals will want to watch for zoning updates, public hearings, and timelines for when construction begins. One thing is clear: Palmetto Station won’t look the same much longer.