Construction has begun on The Triangle, a $35 million mixed-use workforce-housing community in Miami’s Health District. The eight-story development will bring 112 income-restricted studio apartments to a location near major hospitals, transit and neighborhood services, giving local workers an opportunity to live closer to their jobs.
Key takeaways
The project’s main details include:
- DFRE is developing the $35 million community at 1750 NW 15 Street Road.
- The eight-story building will include 112 studios, each measuring about 450 square feet and featuring a private balcony.
- Homes will be reserved for households earning up to 120% of area median income under Florida’s Live Local Act.
- The project is expected to top out in mid-2027 and reach completion in early 2028.
A strategic location for workforce housing
The Triangle is planned within walking distance of Jackson Memorial Hospital, the University of Miami Health System, public transportation, retail and other neighborhood services. Its location is intended to serve people who work in the Health District while reducing the distance between their homes and workplaces.
The project occupies a triangular parcel with one entrance along NW 15th Street Road. DFRE said the design uses the unusual shape of the site to maximize the building’s footprint and functionality.
Designed around compact studios
Designed by ODP Architects, the 121,636-square-foot building will focus on studio living, with every apartment including a private balcony. The development team says the project is intended to provide a higher-quality residential experience while maintaining workforce-housing affordability requirements.
The community is being developed through Florida’s Live Local Act, which supports housing for households within specified income ranges. All residences at The Triangle will be income-restricted to qualifying households earning no more than 120% of the area median income.
Amenities planned for residents
The Triangle’s shared spaces will include a 10,000-square-foot pool terrace on the fifth floor. The landscaped amenity deck is expected to feature private cabanas, an outdoor television, gathering areas and an outdoor grilling space.
At ground level, residents will have access to a 3,500-square-foot fitness center. Planned features include a health food and juice bar, private fitness studios and dedicated cardio rooms.
Development timeline and broader significance
DFRE principals Daniel Dias and Laura Weinstein-Berman described the project as an effort to pair attainable housing with thoughtful architecture and amenities. The company said the development reflects its goal of creating housing that supports the Health District’s workforce while contributing to the neighborhood’s long-term growth.
With construction now underway, The Triangle is scheduled to reach its structural top-off in mid-2027 and open in early 2028. Once completed, it will add more than 100 new apartments to one of Miami’s most concentrated employment and medical centers.