We in Miami-Dade have long nurtured big visions of what our town could be—among those, a world-class cultural center; a diverse economic engine with high-paying jobs and a ready workforce; an urban and outdoor experience that competes with the best in the country; and an equitable society where everyone has the opportunity to enjoy these benefits.

This vision is threatened by an explosive problem: housing insecurity. We set out to create this Affordable Housing Framework, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, to tackle this issue. With support from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., we worked for 2 years on best practice and policy research, held over 50 meetings with policymakers and community stakeholders, and engaged over 700 people along the way. The Framework is the result.