Fontainebleau could soon receive its first major development filed under Florida’s Live Local Act, as developers have submitted updated plans for a 15-story mixed-use project known as Keystone Midway. Proposed by Keystone Holdings, the project would replace an existing church property with nearly 500 residential units, marking the second iteration of the proposal after an earlier version was filed months ago.
Planned for 190 NW 79th Street, the development would redevelop a 2.4-acre site currently occupied by a church building constructed in 1977 alongside a large surface parking lot. The property was acquired in early 2025 by Keystone Midway LLC for $10.2 million from Cathedral Connection Ministry Inc.
Recently submitted plans call for a total of 489 residential units, an increase from the 477 units proposed in the project’s original filing. Under Florida’s Live Local Act, developers can access additional development incentives in exchange for reserving at least 40% of a project’s units as workforce housing. In this case, 40% of Keystone Midway’s units would be designated for residents earning up to 120% of Area Median Income.
The development’s unit mix will include one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, two-bedroom, two-bedroom plus den, and three-bedroom layouts. One-bedroom units are expected to make up the majority of the project, followed by two-bedroom residences.
Like many Live Local developments still moving through early approvals, portions of the amenity package remain subject to change. Still, plans already outline a substantial amenity deck located on the seventh floor, featuring a pool, kiddie pool, spa, pickleball court, family lounge, fitness center, business center, and game room.
At street level, the project aims to improve pedestrian activity along the corridor through added landscaping, widened sidewalks, and 6,301 square feet of retail space. That figure represents a reduction from the 8,624 square feet of retail included in the original proposal.
To support both residents and commercial activity, the development will include 773 parking spaces, slightly below the 779 spaces otherwise required under existing code.
According to submitted elevations, Keystone Midway will consist of two tower structures rising above a 6-story podium. Both structures are planned to reach approximately 161 feet at their tallest architectural point. Renderings depict an exterior composed primarily of stucco finishes, metal balconies, and a pastel-toned color palette. Windows are not planned to be floor-to-ceiling, although balconies will line the facade.
The project’s proposed height is made possible through the Live Local Act’s zoning regulations, which allow qualifying developments to match the tallest permitted height within a 1-mile radius. In this instance, the development uses zoning tied to a recently proposed 600-unit project by LF Development located roughly 0.64 miles away, where 15 stories are permitted. That mechanism could ultimately create a ripple effect for nearby properties that are seeking similar increases in density and height.
The application is currently undergoing administrative review by Miami-Dade County, though approval is expected.