300 Malaga Proposed in Coral Gables, Bringing 25 Luxury Residences
A new luxury multifamily development is headed to the Coral Gables Development Review Committee, as developers seek approvals for a four-story residential building known as 300 Malaga. Recently submitted by Roger Development Group and designed by Nichols Architects, the project is scheduled to appear before the committee on May 29, 2026. Planned for 300, 310, and 318 Malaga Avenue in Coral Gables, the development would replace three existing single-family homes assembled by the developer in late 2025 for roughly $2.4 million. Zoning documents tied to the proposal reveal that the entire block recently underwent a series of land-use and zoning modifications, with the Future Land Use designation updated to allow a range of residential zones, including Single-Family High Density, Multifamily Duplex Density, and Residential Multifamily Medium Density. The changes were made through a petition process backed by a majority of residents living on the block. Alongside the land-use amendments, the area also received updated height regulations and other zoning revisions intended to accommodate future redevelopment. The changes represent yet another single-family block in the southern portion of Coral Gables for potential redevelopment, as pressure for new housing continues pushing outward from the city’s increasingly constrained core. With large redevelopment sites becoming more difficult to find, smaller residential assemblages like this are beginning to emerge more frequently as viable multifamily investments. According to plans submitted to the city, 300 Malaga will contain 25 residential units consisting of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts. Units are expected to be notably large, with three-bedroom residences making up the majority of the project. Amenities will be on the rooftop level, where plans call for a pool, cabanas, bathrooms, barbecue areas, fitness space, and additional leisure-oriented amenities overlooking the surrounding neighborhood. Parking will be housed below grade, with 55 spaces planned within a basement garage. At street level, the project incorporates widened sidewalks, added landscaping, and a small residential lobby. According to submitted elevations, the building will rise 56 feet and contain four occupiable floors, plus a rooftop amenity level that gives the structure the appearance of a fifth story. Architecturally, the project leans heavily into the traditional design language favored by Coral Gables, featuring a highly articulated facade composed of precast stone finishes, smooth stucco, and cornice detailing. Describing the inspiration behind the project, Nichols Architects stated that 300 Malaga “pays tribute to the assemblage of rich Architectural styles in Coral Gables. The inspiration for our residential project is French style architecture and several historic French-themed villages around the city.” Approval of the project is widely expected given both its scale and architectural approach. While updated zoning on the block now permits buildings up to five stories, the proposal remains below the maximum allowable height.
Updated Plans for Keystone Midway Submitted in Miami-Dade, Set to Add 489 Units
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.