Floridian Development Explores Miami’s Construction Canyon Along NE 6th Street
When walking through Downtown Miami, it is a sight that is hard to miss. Along NE 6th Street, a canyon of towers is beginning to take shape as developers race to build three high-rises along the same stretch of road, with a fourth already completed. The concentration of construction is creating one of the most active development corridors in the city, bringing a mix of uses to an area already anchored by the retail-focused Miami Worldcenter. When finished, the projects will add hotel rooms, for-sale condominiums, and rental apartments to the rapidly changing district. Floridian Development recently traveled to the corridor to document the construction activity. Three towers are currently under construction: 600 Miami Worldcenter, led by Aria Development and Merrimac Ventures; Downtown 6th, developed by Melo Group; and Okan Tower, led by Okan Group. Nearby, The Crosby Miami Worldcenter, developed by Related Group and Merrimac Ventures, has already been completed, adding another 450 residential units to the area. The centerpiece of the corridor is Okan Tower, which will rise among the tallest buildings in Miami and surpass Panorama Tower, a building that only a few years ago held the title of Miami’s tallest. Altogether, the three towers under construction will deliver 1,829 residential units, 316 hotel rooms, and thousands of square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Okan Tower The tallest of the three projects, Okan Tower has now reached the 55th floor and is expected to top out at 70 floors, or approximately 893 feet, late this year or early next year. According to issued construction permits, the tower will contain 399 condominium residences and 316 hotel rooms anchored by Hilton. The 914,124-square-foot development will also include 65,828 square feet of office space, 2,915 square feet of commercial space, and a parking garage expected to contain more than 500 spaces. Construction is being handled by Jacob Companies in partnership with Okan Construction, with completion expected in 2027 or, at the latest, 2028. Recent photos show glass installation underway across the hotel’s portion of the tower, while balcony and curtain-wall glazing for the residential sections will follow as those floors progress. The parking podium has already been built out and is now awaiting its exterior treatment, which will incorporate artwork, metal coverings, and other architectural elements intended to conceal the garage from street level. Construction remains active across the site, with two tower cranes currently being used to build the upper portions of the structure. Downtown 6th Further east along the corridor, Downtown 6th is already approaching the end of its construction process. Built by Melo Group’s in-house construction operation, the tower has moved at a rapid pace since breaking ground and topped out several months ago. Crews are now focused on exterior finishing work, with facade painting underway and window and balcony installation largely complete. The parking podium is also nearing completion, with much of its exterior covering now installed. The finished facade will incorporate spandrel (faux) glass designed to give the parking levels the appearance of active building space rather than an exposed garage. In addition, with the tower nearing completion, its construction crane has already been dismantled, and the project is expected to be completed later this year. Downtown 6th will deliver 824 rental apartments within a 54-story tower rising 581 feet. The development also includes 2,427 square feet of commercial space and 639 parking spaces toward the base of the building. Melo Group has become an active force in Miami’s condominium and rental market, with rapid construction timelines becoming one of the developer’s defining characteristics. Downtown 6th is a notable example: construction began toward the end of 2024, with completion expected near the end of 2026, giving the 581-foot tower a construction timeline of roughly two years. 600 Miami Worldcenter Completing the trio is 600 Miami Worldcenter, a 32-story condominium tower that will rise approximately 327 feet and contain 606 residences. The project is particularly notable for its extremely limited parking supply, with only five parking spaces planned within the building itself. Instead, parking for residents will be provided off-site. The development will also include 3,750 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and 1,261 square feet of office space within the building. 600 Miami Worldcenter topped out in October 2025 after breaking ground in March 2024. Construction has now entered its final stages, with exterior painting, balcony installation, and glass work already largely underway. The tower is expected to be completed later this year. Beauchamp Construction is serving as the project’s general contractor. A New High-Density Corridor Once construction wraps up across the block, the scale of the transformation will become even more apparent. The three towers currently under construction will deliver 1,829 residential units, while the recently completed Crosby Miami Worldcenter adds another 450. Together, the developments will account for 2,279 completed residential units within an exceptionally concentrated area, not including the 316 hotel rooms being built as part of Okan Tower. That concentration will translate into thousands of new residents living within a relatively tight corridor, further increasing the residential density of Downtown Miami. With more than 2,000 residential units planned across just these four projects, the NE 6th Street corridor is poised to become one of the densest pockets of new development in the country.
Vertical Construction Begins on 306-Foot Shorecrest Condo Tower in West Palm Beach
Vertical construction has officially begun at Shorecrest, a 27-story condominium development taking shape along North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. Led by Related Ross, which is advancing several other major development opportunities across the city, the project has now reached its first floor after breaking ground several months ago. Once completed, Shorecrest will bring 100 luxury residences to one of West Palm Beach’s fastest-growing areas, adding to the city’s increasingly active high-end condominium market. Located at 1901 N Flagler Drive, the tower will rise 306 feet across 27 floors when complete. The project sits on a nearly 1.5-acre parcel and has followed a lengthy path to construction since it was first proposed in 2024, undergoing multiple design and interior revisions along the way. The latest plans were recently approved by West Palm Beach’s Planning Board, clearing another major hurdle for the development as Related Ross also secured $157 million in construction financing from GoldenTree Asset Management. Photos taken by Floridian Development show crews now working on the first floor, with a red construction crane already erected above the site. Signage surrounding the property identifies Coastal Construction as the project’s general contractor. As vertical construction gets underway, crews are expected to focus initially on the lobby, amenity levels, select residential areas, and parking structure before the work shifts primarily toward the tower’s residential floors. Shorecrest is rising amid a broader wave of development along North Flagler Drive, with Olara also under construction next door and bringing additional multifamily residences to the surrounding area. Designed by Roger Ferris + Partners, Shorecrest will contain 100 residences ranging from one to four bedrooms, with larger floor plans expected to make up a significant portion of the project. Residents will have access to a wide range of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness and yoga studio, golf simulator, coworking spaces, steam room, and a 24-hour attended lobby with concierge services. The development will also include a 204-space parking podium. At 306 feet, Shorecrest will rank among the tallest buildings in West Palm Beach once completed, with its height made possible through the city’s bonus-height program. The additional height is being achieved through contributions toward mobility infrastructure, infrastructure improvements, and other public benefits. Related Ross is currently targeting a 2027 completion for Shorecrest, which would bring the 100-unit condominium project to fruition after several years of planning and design changes.