Demolition kicks off rebuilding project

On a recent Wednesday at 10 a.m., about 30 Opa-locka residents watched as brightyellow demolition equipment tore apart an old and abandoned house on Washington Avenue. While looking at the destroyed pieces of the house, residents clapped -- and many shared their hopes of living in a neighborhood known for its sense of community rather than its reputation for violence.

New Habitat for Humanity Housing To be Built in Opa-Locka Triangle
The demolition of dilapidated property by Opa-locka’s Washington Avenue became a symbol of a new beginning. On October 6, Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, joined by officials from the City of Opa-locka and Habitat for Humanity, celebrated what will soon become 26 single family homes, making homeownership possible for several families in the area. Read More