Miami-Dade County intends to knock down a small-scale public housing complex with 24 apartments in the West Grove to make way for a new multifamily development with at least 300 units including workforce and affordable housing.
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West Grove Neighbors Contest Playhouse Decision
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$160M Mutiny Buyout Bid Falls Short
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