Edison Courts, Public housing complex in Little Haiti district, Miami, United States
Edison Courts is a public housing complex near North 62nd Street offering approximately 345 residential units with one to three bedrooms arranged in connected row-style buildings. The units are distributed across multiple structures that form a unified residential community within the Little Haiti neighborhood.
The project was built in 1941 by the Works Progress Administration as part of Depression-era public works initiatives. Initially designated for white residents, the complex gradually transformed into an integrated community during the 1960s as social policies began to change.
The complex reflects the diverse community that calls Little Haiti home, with residents from various backgrounds who have shaped the neighborhood's identity over decades. The architecture and layout of the residential units reveal how public housing was designed to support working families in urban Miami.
The complex is located in an established residential neighborhood with access to local shops and services around North 62nd Street. Keep in mind this is an active residential community, so visitors should be respectful of residents' privacy and follow community guidelines.
The complex pioneered one of the first solar water heating systems in public housing, using copper pipes installed on rooftops to naturally heat water. This early experiment with renewable technology made it ahead of its time in sustainable residential design.
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