HA Emprendimientos, headquartered in Argentina, has submitted plans for ‘Sense 22’ to Miami’s Urban Development Review Board (UDRB). Located on the outskirts of Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, the project comes amid an unprecedented surge in development in Edgewater, sitting just blocks away from the newly announced Braman Motors Campus: a major mixed-use project that will include two new towers, car shows, and more. The developer is planning to utilize the recently enacted Live Local Act, which allows for higher density and height for the exchange of affordable housing. Designed by Anillo Toledo Lopez Architecture, the tower is a continuation of the ‘Sense’ brand in Miami, with projects like Sense Edgewater 28 already rising out of the ground. The project is aiming to move forward on May 21st with a hope for approval by UDRB staff.
The project is planned to include 328 residential units, of which 40% are affordable rentals. This translates to 132 units being designated as affordable. In addition, the project will have units split between studio, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, and 2 bedroom orientations. 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units make up the bulk of the units, as they consist of about 83.5% of total units. However, despite having a high density of around 449 units per acre, the project is actually entitled to higher: 1000 units/acre, with the possibility for 730 units.
Further bonuses are provided to the developer, including parking reductions. Because the development is located in an opportunity zone close to public transportation and located within the Omni Redevelopment Area, it’s entitled to a 30% reduction in parking, bringing down required parking from 525 to 367. The developer will include 372 parking spaces.
Although the ground floor does not feature any retail, the pedestrian activation is generally an improvement for the area. For instance, the property will ‘boast a parking structure lined with apartments along the entirety of its street frontage, an open and inviting street-level facade characterized by storefront glass, and tower elevations with varied architectural treatment’ according to the property’s letter of intent.
More specifically, the area’s approximately 4-foot sidewalk at 138 NE 22nd Street will extend to nearly 16 FT, along with adequate street parking and greenery. The current pedestrian activation will greatly benefit from this improvement, as current site photos showcase the sidewalks abutting the property facing neglect with trash, overgrown greenery, and crumbling concrete.
Elevations feature a 36-story tower rising 381 FT, although the tower could ‘technically’ rise 80 floors within its right as per the Live Local Act, albeit the FAA usually forces towers to comply to around 600 FT in height in Edgewater. Elevations also outline features such as a rooftop sky lounge on floor 36, or an amenity deck on the 9th floor. Amenity spaces include a clubroom, gym, seating areas, wellness room, co-working/podcast areas, and more.
To conclude, the project’s specifications are as follows:
- 328 residential units (Of which 132 are affordable rentals)
- 372 parking spaces
- No retail space
- 36-story tower (381 FT)
- Developed by HA Emprendimientos
- Architect: Anillo Toledo Lopez
- 138 NE 22nd Street, Miami