Okan Tower Seeks Approval for Cranes Soaring Over 1,000 Feet, Set to Rise Among Miami’s Tallest

Now nearing its 20th floor, The Okan Group, Civic Construction, and other affiliates have filed for construction crane adjustments; adjustments that would bring Okan Tower’s two tower cranes to one of the tallest structures standing in Miami. Back in late 2022, plans were already in place for two massive tower cranes: one expected to reach 1,010 feet and the other 975 FT. Both of those were given the green light, but a more recent FAA filing is now seeking to bump their heights up to 1,051 FT each. If approved, they’d be amidst the tallest cranes in Miami, second only to the ones rising above the Waldorf Astoria property, which each measure over 1,200 FT. The new permits were just filed, on April 3rd to be exact, so they’re still waiting on approval.

Okan Tower is being built alongside several other skyscraper developments within the Miami Worldcenter district. Located at the intersection of N Miami St and NE 1st Avenue, the area includes a monumental four skyscrapers under construction: The Crosby, Miami Worldcenter, Downtown 6th, and The Okan Tower itself. Although the project has stalled multiple times, either through inspection, permitting, or timeline issues, the developer is back on track for a completion date of 2027 as per The Florida YIMBY.

Designed by Behar Font & Partners, Okan Tower will include 389 condominium units, a 316 room hotel managed by Hilton Hotels, and over 60,000 SF of office space in a 70-story shell. The tower features a tulip-like design, soaring over 900 FT and including amenity spaces such as a rooftop pool, kid’s rooms, fitness centers, saunas, lounges, and more. On the ground floor, pedestrians have expanded sidewalks, retail space, and increased greenery. Although not outlined in renderings, the tower is actually surrounded by multiple towers that block views on the South, East, and North side until rising above 500 FT.

The development is located at 542 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136.