Residents of Miami-Dade County are raising concerns about proposed changes to a local development plan that could significantly increase traffic and strain existing infrastructure. During a recent Planning Advisory Board meeting, a resident from 24365 Southwest 120 Seventh Avenue voiced frustrations over a developer's shift from plans for low-density housing to medium-density units in the area.

The resident highlighted that when the development was first proposed in 2006, it was promised that the area would feature single-family homes and detached townhomes. However, as construction progresses, the community is witnessing a surge in density with over a thousand units already built nearby. The resident expressed fears that the ongoing changes represent a "bait and switch," undermining the original commitments made by the developer.

Traffic congestion is a major concern for residents, particularly with a K-8 school and a high school located nearby. The resident described daily challenges, noting that it can take up to 20 minutes to navigate just half a mile due to heavy traffic from school pickups and ongoing construction. The resident emphasized that the current infrastructure is inadequate to support the increased density, raising alarms about safety and accessibility for families in the area.

The Planning Advisory Board is tasked with considering these community concerns as they review the development proposals. The outcome of this discussion will have significant implications for local residents, who are advocating for a development plan that aligns with the original low-density vision and ensures the community's infrastructure can adequately support its growth.