01/28/2026
🔨 Florida Construction Update — What’s Happening Now 🏗️
Here’s the latest on major building and infrastructure developments across Florida 👇
📍 Big Miami Projects Breaking Ground
• The University of Miami is moving forward with plans for a new hospital complex that will include inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services — a major investment in healthcare infrastructure. 🏥
• Little River Plaza has officially begun construction to deliver 250 new affordable housing units to meet growing demand. 🏘️
• THE WELL Coconut Grove, an eight-story mixed-use luxury development, broke ground on Jan 27 and is expected to be completed by late 2028. These projects reflect growth in healthcare, housing affordability, and upscale real estate in Miami. 
🛣️ Big Infrastructure Investment Coming Soon
• A $238M contract has been awarded for major improvements to I-75 in Marion County, including widening lanes, bridge replacements, and new interchanges. Construction is slated to begin early 2026 and should significantly improve traffic flow and safety along this key freight and commuter corridor. 
💼 State Grants Fuel Local Projects
• The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund continues to fuel infrastructure and workforce growth, awarding millions to projects in cities like Umatilla and Plant City — including intersection upgrades, water system enhancements, and utility expansions that support economic development and construction jobs. 
🏙️ Miami Zoning & Housing Policy News
• Miami’s City Commission recently rejected a zoning proposal that would have allowed residential development “by right” on hundreds of civic-zoned properties (like churches and schools). This decision impacts future housing development strategies across the city. 
📌 Bottom line: Florida’s construction scene is buzzing with major hospital and housing builds in Miami, big highway improvements on I-75, and continued public funding for local infrastructure projects. These moves are shaping growth and opportunity across the state! 🌟
