South Miami, Kendall, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, and Homestead: The County’s Next Frontier of Growth

South Dade represents Miami-Dade County’s largest and most consequential growth frontier yet it remains one of the region’s most misunderstood submarkets. Covering nearly half of the county’s land mass, South Dade holds just 25% of the population and only 12% of the jobs, creating a structural imbalance that drives long commutes, congestion, and resistance to new development. At the same time, rising costs in northern submarkets are pushing residents and demand south faster than jobs and infrastructure have kept pace. This event brings together mayors, county and community leaders, and the developers actively building on the ground to reset the narrative. The conversation moves beyond traffic and growth fears to focus on jobs, workforce alignment, investable opportunities, and how South Dade can evolve from a pass-through region into a destination for employers, residents, and capital. With real transit momentum underway, unmatched land availability, workforce housing demand, retail reinvention, and unique assets like national parks, agriculture, aviation, and eco-tourism, South Dade is no longer a “future story.” It is happening now and this forum defines what comes next.