Progress is built one road, one building, one decision at a time—Hialeah is proving it every day.
-Wilson Alvarez

Hialeah January 2025: Growth & Civic Momentum

Government
In January 2025, Hialeah’s City Council faced a deadlock over appointing a successor to Jacqueline Garcia‑Roves, who had become interim mayor after Esteban Bovo Jr. resigned in April 2025 bizjournals.com+13miamiherald.com+13floridapolitics.com+13. Despite reopening applications, the council remained split 3–3 heading into late May—raising the possibility of a costly special election floridapolitics.com+1miamidade.gov+1. Meanwhile, the city advanced its long‑planned infrastructure overhaul in eastern Hialeah, funded by a $3M federal grant—upgrading roads, sidewalks, lighting, and drainage ahead of the city’s centennial en.wikipedia.org+8wlrn.org+8yahoo.com+8.

Real Estate
January brought major developments: Terreno Realty finished shell construction on Building 33 in Countyline Corporate Park, covering 158,000 sq ft—fully leased by March, anchoring industrial growth investors.terreno.com+1finance.yahoo.com+1. Baron Property Group also secured $206M for a 661‑unit transit‑oriented residential development, Metro Parc North, with groundbreaking moving forward multihousingnews.com.

Economics
Hialeah’s housing market remained strong in January, with median home prices in May around $469K–$480K—up 7–7.5% year‑over‑year, though days on market extended from 48 to 66 days hialeahfl.gov+8redfin.com+8realtor.com+8. Industrial leasing continued apace, reflecting solid commercial demand.

Business Groups & Chambers
Local business chambers supported the Metro Parc North project, identifying it as a key economic catalyst. The City Clerk’s office continued transparency with public notices for zoning amendments, RFQs, and upcoming RFPs—signaling an active development pipeline hialeahfl.gov.

Medical
Hialeah Hospital, a 378‑bed acute‑care facility, remained a healthcare anchor. Amid Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy, operation transitioned to Healthcare Systems of America under Medical Properties Trust wlrn.orgen.wikipedia.org. No new clinical expansions or service changes were reported.

Hospitality
The city’s centennial celebrations, including ribbon‑cuttings and street‑naming ceremonies, injected enthusiasm into restaurants, small hotels, and event venues—though no new openings or closures were noted in January.

Transportation & Traffic
Efforts to modernize infrastructure in eastern Hialeah included road, sidewalk, storm‑drain, and lighting upgrades—addressing flooding concerns. A parking garage project—a proposed 11‑story structure near Factory Town with 600 spaces—gained unanimous council support bizjournals.com+10bizjournals.com+10investors.terreno.com+10wlrn.org+1bizjournals.com+1.

Weather
January weather was typical of South Florida: warm, humid, with occasional rain—standard conditions that posed no unusual strain on municipal systems.

Positive Accomplishments

  • The City Council’s federal‑funded infrastructure project advanced, ahead of the centennial.

  • Full leasing of Terreno Realty’s new industrial building.

  • Metro Parc North’s $206M financing secured—marking major housing progress.

Reflection through a Famous Quote

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” —Steve Jobs

This sentiment resonates with Hialeah’s momentum in January 2025: local leaders, developers, and citizens are collaborating with passion and purpose, setting a strong stage for the city’s next 100 years.

Hialeah started 2025 with clear momentum. Infrastructure upgrades, industrial and residential development, and civic engagement underscore its drive towards growth. Still, political division over council appointments reminds us that unity is essential to sustain progress.

As Hialeah approaches its centennial, now is the time to stay informed and involved. Attend public meetings, voice your views, and contribute to the city’s future. Let’s build Hialeah’s next century together.