Inspired by the 1907 novel Stories from the Arabian Nights, the city of Opa-locka has remained largely unchanged since its last significant development in the 1950s, when it experienced a postwar housing boom for Black veterans.
Communities like Magnolia Gardens and Bunche Park were established, while neighborhoods like Eleanor and Rainbow Park flourished.
Now, there’s another renaissance in store for the city of roughly 16,000, where a new large-scale development is aimed at revitalizing the downtown area by creating affordable housing, enhancing walkability and stimulating economic growth.
Last week, the nonprofit Ten North Group hosted a community workshop at the Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) to discuss the plans for what will soon become City Terrace.
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