EXPANDING HOUSING OPPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES

MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOUSING

CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

EXPANDING HOUSING OPPPORTUNITIES FOR

FAMILIES

A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE: DORAL, FLORIDA

Doral is one of thirty-four municipalities in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Conveniently located just one mile from Miami International Airport and twelve miles from Downtown Miami, the City of Doral occupies a land area of 15 square miles bordered on the west by the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, to the north by the Town of Medley, to the east by the Palmetto Expressway and to the South by the City of Sweetwater.

ECONOMY ? Current Unemployment Rate: 3.7% ? Recent Job Growth: 0.2% ? Future Job Growth: 33.8%

In 2005 Doral had over 10,000 businesses, and it was home to Fortune 500 companies and government headquarters such as the Federal Reserve, the Miami-Dade Elections Department, Carnival Cruises, Pepsi Bottling Company, Perry Ellis International, Univision, and Goya Foods.

EDUCATION Five Universities and a wide array of public, charter and private "A" grade schools. Overall "A" grade rated schools for second year.

? Doral Academy Charter, Grade A ? John I Smith Elementary, Grade A ? Doral Middle School, Grade A ? Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School, Grade A ? Barry University, Doral ? Carlos Albizu University ? Miami Dade College

TRANSPORTATION Miami Dade Transit route 132 Doral/Tri-Rail Shuttle provides service area to Doral Executive Center, Doral Country Club, Atrium Shopping Center, Miami Springs, Hialeah Market, and Tri-Rail Station. Although Miami-Dade County Transportation does service the Doral area, it does not service inner Doral. Therefore, in February 2008, the City of Doral began a pilot program for a new form of transportation for residents, the Doral Trolley. With stops all over the city, the trolley runs all the way from Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School to the city limit at NW 87 Ave. It services all Doral area public schools (with the exception of Doral Academy Charter School) and many

COMMUNITY City of Doral Ranks 51st in Top 100 Places to live in the U.S. by , and was named the third best place in the USA to retire by US News & World Report. The city has experienced population growth of 77% in the last 8 years and 8,000 new homes and mixed use units are planned in the next 7 to 10 years.

On a scale of 1-100, violent crime rate is 49 and property crime rate is 86.

Population Total Population Median Age

Race White Other

88.7% 3.0%

Doral

50,213 34

Black

2.5%

Hispanic (any race)

9.5%

CITY OF DORAL DEMOGRAPHICS:

Education HS Graduate or Higher Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Asian

3.6%

79.9%

Median Household Income

Doral: $64,170

County:

Poverty Rate (individuals below poverty level)

County

19.9%

U.S.

95.3% 54.7%

$43,100

U.S.: $51,939 15.4%

A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE: DORAL, FLORIDA

DORAL ZIP CODES 33122 33126 33166 33172 33178 33182

SURROUNDING AREAS Miami Hiealeah

Hialeah Gardens Fountainbleau

Tamiami

BOUNDARIES North: NW 90th Street South: State Road 836 East: State Road 826 West: Florida Turnpike

MAJOR ROADS NW 36 Street NW 58 Street NW 87 Avenue NW 107

Avenue

Sources: ? Demographics data obtained from 2010 Census Statistics () ? Current Unemployment and Job growth obtained from Best ( ) ? General city data obtained from City website and/or , Miami Dade Transportation and Community Mapping

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A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE: PINECREST, FLORIDA

Pinecrest is a suburban village in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was incorporated on March 12, 1996 and is one of thirty-four municipalities in Miami-Dade County. Pinecrest is conveniently located twenty minutes south of Downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. Pinecrest encompasses eight square miles and is recognized as one of the most beautiful residential areas in South Florida; it is also one of the most affluent communities within Miami-Dade County making it a highly desirable place to live.

ECONOMY ? Current Unemployment Rate: 6.6% ? Recent Job Growth: 0.2% ? Future Job Growth: 33.8%

EDUCATION Pinecrest is served by the Miami-Dade County Public

Schools system. Schools include: ? Howard Drive Elementary School, Grade A ? Pinecrest Elementary School, Grade A ? Palmetto Elementary School, Grade A ? Palmetto Middle School, Grade A ? Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Grade A

- Newsweek Magazine recognized Palmetto High S c h o o l a s one of the top 35 high schools in the nation.

TRANSPORTATION Two Miami Dade Transit routes provide service to the Pinecrest area:

? Route 57, which includes stops at the Tri-Rail Airport Station, Miami International Airport, South Miami Metrorail Station, Red Road (NW/SW 57 Avenue), Busway at SW 152 Street, SW 152 Street Park & Ride, Jackson South Hospital.

? Route 136, which includes stops at the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Office, KendallTamiami Executive Airport, The Falls, Coral Gables, Cocoplum Plaza, Douglas Road Metrorail Station, the Busway, Dadeland South Metrorail Station

In addition, the Village will develop a transportation master plan to help guide the Village in planning for improved streets and transit corridors.

COMMUNITY The Village of Pinecrest identifies itself as one of the most beautiful and desirable residential areas in South Florida. Residents have access to seven recreational parks. Pinecrest Gardens is the crown jewel of the village's park system. The park also offers various programs including summer camps. The park is located on the former site of the world famous Parrot Jungle. Other parks include: Pinecrest Gardens, Flagler Grove Park, Coral Pine Park, Evelyn Greer Park, Veterans Wayside Park, and Suniland Park.

On a scale of 1-100, violent crime rate is 34 and property crime rate is 55.

Population

Total Population Median Age

Race

White Other

90.1% 1.6%

Pinecrest

18,223 42.1

VILLAGE OF PINECREST DEMOGRAPHICS:

Education HS Graduate or Higher Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Black

2.0%

Hispanic (any race)

6.1%

Asian

5.3%

41.3%

Median Household Income Pinecrest $112,659 County:

Poverty Rate (individuals below poverty level)

County

19.9%

U.S.

95.1% 64.2%

$43,100

U.S.: 15.4%

$53,046

A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE: PINECREST, FLORIDA

PINCREST ZIPCODES 33156

SURROUNDING AREAS Kendall Sunset Palmetto Bay Cutler Bay BOUNDARIES

North: NW 90th Street South: State Road 836

East: State Road 826 West: Florida Turnpike

MAJOR ROADS SW 67 Avenue SW 72 Avenue SW 120 Street Killian Parkway U.S.1/S. Dixie Highway

Sources: ? Demographics data obtained from 2010 Census Statistics () ? Current Unemployment and Job growth obtained from Best ( ) ? General city data obtained from City website and/or , Miami Dade Transportation and Community Mapping

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