<h1 style="text-align: center;">Miami Lakes, <em>Miami</em></h1>
<p>Incorporated in 2000, Miami Lakes is one of the youngest, fastest-growing cities in Miami-Dade County. With a residential population of approximately 30,000 and hosting 1,100 businesses, it is a vibrant, innovative community, known for its winding, tree-lined streets, abundance of parks, peaceful neighborhoods, luxuriant landscapes, and extremely low crime rate. The city contains 98 parks, many lakes and canals, a unique veterans' memorial, and convenient access to downtown Miami and the Miami International Airport.</p>
<p>Unique among South Florida cities, Miami Lakes began with a Master Plan over 50 years ago when the Graham started developing their dairy farm. They hired Lester Collins, a former Dean of Harvard's School of Architecture, to develop a Master Plan that would incorporate high growth, construction, and a shifting market over the following decades. Collins' plan called for tree-lined roads and circular lakes, as well as the beginnings of an integrated community with varied uses, including commercial, light industrial, residential, and mixed.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Miami Lakes hosts a variety of special events over the year, including concerts, youth activities, cultural events, etc. The cost of living in Miami Lakes is comparable to that found in other communities in Miami-Dade County and is significantly less than the cost of living in New York City or the Washington, DC Metro area. It is located just off the Palmetto Expressway, providing quick access to Miami and points further north.&nbsp;</p>