Holding The Line Means Protecting Our Communities, Land & Livelihoods

HOLD THE LINE

Current Issues

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836 Extension (Kendall Parkway)

More sprawl, more traffic, less Everglades - the 836 extension is a lose-lose for residents.

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Green City Miami

Proposed "Special District" paves over farmland and pushes sprawl into the Everglades.

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Ferro Investment Group

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Why holding "The Line" Matters.

“The Line” is the County’s Urban Development Boundary (UDB), a land use rule that protects our green space, farms, and drinking water from overdevelopment and urban sprawl. Put simply, it’s a tool that helps our county make smart land use decisions and prioritize investments in existing neighborhoods.

By Holding The Line, we invest in thriving communities with affordable and accessible housing and transportation for all our residents, we preserve the agricultural heritage and economic diversity of our county, and we protect sensitive natural lands essential to restoring the health of the Everglades and Biscayne Bay.

Holding the Line means our taxes support clean drinking water, roads and transit, clean parks and playgrounds, and public safety to meet the needs of today. We also avoid building in places most threatened by severe weather, sea level rise and climate change.

No matter where you live in Miami-Dade County, Holding The Line benefits you!

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Our Mission

Founded in 2004, The Hold the Line Coalition’s aim is to stop urban sprawl in Miami-Dade County and advocate for allocating public resources toward:

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Make Living Affordable
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Protect The Everglades and Biscayne Bay
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Save Local Agriculture
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Improve Transit and Mobility
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Prevent Flooding

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Help us to protect our communities, land & livelihoods by making a tax-free donation today!

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More than 1600 individuals and organizations have signed the Pledge To Hold The Line to support our mission and values.

Who We Are

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Through our collective efforts and the support of our coalition members and partners, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact,

Current Issues

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Learn more about the current issues that are promoting urban sprawl and threatening the Urban Development Boundary ("The Line")

Donate Now

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Your contribution plays a vital role in supporting our ongoing efforts to advocate for the well-being and livelihoods of Floridians.

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