Hold the Line Coaliton

Since 2004, the Hold The Line Coalition (HTL) has fought for balanced land use decisions that keep neighborhoods safe and affordable while preserving our rural areas, Biscayne Bay, and the Everglades. Our goal is order to empower residents to become advocates for their neighbors and communities in the planning process and help to build more affordable, inclusive, and resilient neighborhoods.

We know smart community planning and policies like the Urban Development Boundary (UDB), the "Line" in our name, are crucial to balancing economic development with conservation of our natural treasures to maintain a high quality of life.

Through education, outreach, and organizing we demystify the development process and provide the public essential knowledge and tools for civic engagement. Our approach focuses on identifying and informing residents about the tradeoffs of critical land use changes, providing spaces for the public to get answers and hold candid discussions, and create access to expert guidance.

Our Coalition has recorded significant victories by stopping attempts to expand the UDB. Our entry level action, the Pledge To Hold The Line, has more than 1800 signatures and counting. Sign up today to receive our newsletter and calls to action, including public advocacy campaigns, in-person meetings with elected officials, and speaking at the County Commission to promote our values.

 We know there are many inspirational causes around our amazing county, but robust community planning that gets infrastructure and human spaces right provides an indispensable foundation for sustainable growth, social prosperity, and ecological conservation. 

We hope you will support us with your time, ideas, and a contribution that makes sense for you!