EVERGLADES WIN: A Leon County judge ruled against Miami-Dade County’s attempt to move the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) to permit the construction of the South Dade Logistics and Technology District, a large industrial complex that would occupy 379 acres crucial for Everglades restoration and Biscayne Bay protection.
The ruling found that the county missed a legal deadline to finalize an amendment to its Comprehensive Development Management Plan, effectively invalidating the project.
The court’s decision represents a victory for environmental advocates, including the Hold the Line Coalition — cofounded by Friends of the Everglades — who objected to the development, citing risks to water resources, flood hazards, and Everglades restoration efforts.
