Florida Advances Bill to Bypass Local Zoning for Brownfield Development

Florida Advances Bill to Bypass Local Zoning, Allow Residential Development on Brownfields

The Florida state legislature has advanced a bill that would allow for the redevelopment of brownfields into residential areas, bypassing local zoning regulations. The Infill Redevelopment Act aims to increase the housing supply in the state's denser South Florida counties by redeveloping underutilized and contaminated properties. This move is seen as a strategy to address housing shortages while also promoting urban renewal and sustainability.

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