Kendall Workforce Condos

Workforce Condos Land in Kendall Kendall’s housing scene is about to welcome a fresh twist. Backed by Bob Liu’s Capital Partners Management and LiuCon Development, a four-story, 42-unit condominium is on the drawing board—think market-rate vibes with a heart. The plan sets aside ten homes for moderate-income earners, pushing back against South Florida’s sky-high prices and meeting a growing call for affordability. Design Highlights & Community Benefits * 42 residences in all, including ten workforce units for households earning 80–120% of Area Median Income * Flexible one- to three-bedroom layouts designed for young professionals, families on the rise and those looking to downsize * Covered parking equipped with EV charging stations to cater to eco-conscious commuters * A welcoming pocket park and landscaped corridors where neighbors can mingle and kids can roam * Communal perks like a co-working lounge, fitness center and a rooftop terrace built for weekend barbecues or evening sunset views Navigating Zoning & Variance Requests * The site sits neatly at SW 85th Street and 122nd Avenue in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, stepping in alongside existing suburban blocks * Developers are requesting an open-space variance: 45% landscaped area instead of the typical 50% to maximize housing capacity * A four-story profile that mirrors nearby homes, with final conditional approvals still underway * A binding 30-year covenant ensures the workforce units remain affordable under county ordinance South Florida’s Affordable Housing Surge * Kendall’s proposal joins more than a dozen below-market projects vying for approval across the county, all racing to ease the affordability crunch * Local officials are dangling density bonuses, tax incentives and other perks to nudge builders toward workforce set-asides * With rent and sale prices climbing faster than a Florida thunderstorm, state leaders are pressing for new homeownership pathways * Public-private partnerships are emerging as the blueprint for combating an increasingly urgent housing shortage Eyes on the Future of Workforce Housing This Kendall development isn’t just another condo complex—it’s a bellwether. As workforce units weave into suburban fabrics, everyone from developers to policymakers will be watching closely. Will this blueprint cool South Florida’s red-hot market, or will more ambitious policy shifts be needed to deliver truly attainable housing? Only time will tell, but for now, Kendall is betting on a blend of profit and purpose.