A transformative new development is taking shape in Miami-Dade County as the Miami-Dade Housing Committee prepares to review a bold proposal for a large-scale, mixed-use project that combines affordable housing with industrial and retail infrastructure. SG Poinciana Ventures LLC, a partnership between Michael Swerdlow, Stephen Garchik of SJM Partners, and Alben Duffie, has submitted plans for a three-phase project at 7200 NW 22nd Avenue in the Gladeview area. Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is also partnering on the industrial aspect of the development.
The first phase of the $295 million project would introduce 155 affordable housing units targeted specifically for seniors earning up to 60% of the area median income (AMI), which, according to current Miami-Dade County figures, equates to $52,320 for a one-person household. Complementing the residential portion is a significant industrial component—over 250,000 square feet of warehouse space—aimed at boosting job creation and economic activity in the area.
Phase two will expand the workforce housing component with 175 units reserved for tenants earning between 60% and 120% of AMI, or up to $104,160 for an individual. This phase would also include an additional 110,000 square feet of industrial space.
The third and final phase is set to be the largest and most comprehensive, delivering 479 mixed-income residential units for households earning between 40% and 120% of AMI. This final stage will also include 110,000 square feet of industrial space, 4,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving retail, and a 15,000-square-foot hospitality training center—designed to provide job skills and career development in one of Miami’s most vital industries.
In total, the proposed project would span roughly 37 acres—23.8 acres dedicated to the residential portion and 13.88 acres reserved for industrial use. The site’s scale and mix of uses aim to not only address Miami-Dade’s pressing need for affordable housing but also to stimulate economic growth in an underserved community.
The Miami-Dade Housing Committee is expected to review the proposal next week. If approved, the development would mark a major milestone in the county’s broader effort to deliver more equitable housing solutions while investing in long-term workforce development.
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