Florida’s Infill Redevelopment Act, which overrides local zoning authority to permit housing development on idle golf courses in Southeast Florida, passed in March without a single dissenting vote in the Senate. The legislation drew little public attention during the state’s legislative session, but warnings over potential problems have since emerged in limited circles.
Opponents argue the law could disrupt established neighborhoods and strain infrastructure, as it bypasses traditional local control over land use decisions. Proponents, however, see it as a necessary tool to address housing shortages by repurposing underutilized green spaces.