Property Markets Group is progressing with plans for One W12, a residential tower set to redevelop an entire block of vacant land in Overtown, previously used to house construction equipment for nearby infrastructure projects. The property was originally granted a City Center MUSP for a 25 floor tower containing 412 residential units and 23,000 SF of retail space. Presently, developers will amend the MUSP to instead feature a 22 floor tower with 372 dwelling units, 208 micro units, 816 parking spaces, and 380 bicycle parking spaces. The development will additionally include an immense array of ground floor uses including town home-style units, bike storage, amenity space, a lobby, and 4,892 SF of commercial space.

The original MUSP included three waivers that will be continued onto this project. Of the waivers, most notably is a waiver for a 30% reduction in parking. However, the developer is using none of the benefits because a 30% reduction in parking would mean 196 parking spaces required: the developer is adding more than 800.

Elevations feature a 246 FT highrise, shorter than previously approved. The tower’s podium will measure 8 floors of the 22 existing floors. Likewise, the design of the podium is attempting to break up its immense mass by adding a diverse selection of materials, colors, and visual breaks pictured below. Large sidewalks along the project will adorn native greenery and reduce the imposing effect of the podium. Miami planners originally called for balconies, but the architects politely declined, citing balconies reducing the overall feel of the project.

The site is located at 1129 NW 1st Court with proximity to the metrobus, the metrorail, the metromover, and the brightline station all within walking distance. Cube 3 is the main architect on record.