The Sabel Group Proposes a 33 Floor Residential Tower in Miami’s Onni District
Another residential tower is coming to Miami’s Onni District. Plans for the project, named “1600 Edgewater”, surfaced after LA-based Sabel Group submitted documents for an upcoming UDRB meeting on Wednesday. The proposed 33-story tower will bring 282 units to the area, offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment orientations. To build taller and include more floor space than typically allowed, the developer is using public benefit bonuses, which require setting aside a portion of the units as affordable housing. As part of this agreement, 20 of the 282 units (about 7%) will be reserved for residents earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income. This, in turn, permits the plot’s max height to increase from 24 floors to 48 floors. Written documents originally outlined 6,615 square feet of retail space, but updated plans from February 2025 appear to show an increase to 9,519 square feet, which includes a rooftop restaurant. Likewise, despite the large podium, the project is actually including lower parking than required. This is possible with a 30% parking reduction waiver, bringing the required parking from 467 spaces to 328. The developer will construct 352 parking spaces in both the podium and on-street. The 33-story tower is set to rise 384 feet, making it one of the tallest properties in the area. The design features a podium spanning the first eight floors, with residential units occupying levels 10 to 33. Level 9 will house an extensive amenity deck, including a pickleball court, jacuzzi, cold plunge tub, and other recreational spaces. At the top, a rooftop restaurant, swimming pool, and outdoor seating will offer panoramic views of the city. Kobi Karp is the main architect, while the site’s address is 1600 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL.
10 & 15 CityPlace Break Ground in West Palm Beach, Delivering Close to 1 Million Office SF
Ground has officially broken on two new office towers in West Palm Beach’s latest neighborhood, coined “CityPlace.” The two developments, 10 CityPlace and 15 CityPlace, will collectively deliver nearly 1 million square feet of office space. According to Related, 10 CityPlace will feature 480,000 square feet of office space, while 15 CityPlace will offer close to 500,000 square feet. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Stephen M. Ross and West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James. During his speech, Ross emphasized the significance of the milestone: “Who would ever think that a 1 million-square-foot office structure would be going up in West Palm Beach?” The Cleveland Clinic announced merely days ago plans to construct a large outpatient facility at 15 CityPlace; leasing reached a record 70% milestone before groundbreaking even began. Among City Place is the proposed 515 Fern office tower and the recently constructed multifamily building named The Laurel. 10 CityPlace and 15 CityPlace were presented to the West Palm Beach Planning Board in December of last year, showcasing plans for 63,890 square feet of retail space, 9,899 square feet of public space, and an 11,522-square-foot paseo. The paseo will divide the two towers, creating a pedestrian-friendly corridor that leads directly to the city’s newest Brightline station. 10 CityPlace, located to the west, will measure 22 floors and be 327 FT tall; 15 CityPlace, the east tower, will be slightly taller coming in at 24 floors or 338 FT. Plans originally showed a parking podium incorporated into 15 CityPlace, but plans have since changed, pushing it closer to the nearby railroad tracks. In total, both towers will include 1,366 parking spaces. 10 CityPlace is designed by KPF Architects and located at 550 S Rosemary Avenue while 15 CityPlace is designed by Arquitectonica and located at 545 Hibiscus St.
Gallery Riverwalk Proposed by the Related Group Aimed at Providing Affordable & Market-Rate Housing
The Related Urban Development Group has unveiled plans for a mixed-income high-rise along the Miami River. Redevelopment opportunities of the lot began on July 15th, 2024, when Miami-Dade staff issued a Request for Proposal on a property located at 1175 NW South River Drive, seeking a developer who’d construct a mixed-income building consisting of affordable, workforce, and market rate units. Staff is recommending approval for a Master Development Agreement and a 99-year ground lease with Miami-Dade. According to the Master Development Agreement, the Related Group must construct 236 mixed-income apartments, with 36 of them being RAD Project-Based Vouchers (program aimed at providing Section 8 housing) available to the public. Units will be split between studios, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom orientations. To be more specific, units will be 490 SF at minimum and 1195 SF at maximum, with the average unit totaling a small, but comfortable 724 SF. Likewise, there will be 188 parking spots that translates to .8 parking spaces per unit. The tower will be 170,870 SF in total, with 1,550 SF of it as a large retail space situated close to a newly planned riverwalk. Elevations are not available, but the building will measure 19 floors comprising of 5 podium floors and 14 residential floors. On floor 6, there will be a common space filled with amenity facilities including a pickleball court, a pool, a bar, a health club, and more. Once constructed, the property is estimated to generate $270,169,284 dollars in revenue consisting of ground lease payments, developer fees, and more over the 99-year ground lease. This development is one of the many multifamily high-rises planned in recent months by the Related Group on Miami-Dade land, including Gallery in the Grove recently planned in Coconut Grove. The project even shares a similar form factor as Gallery in the Grove, even including the same architect: Cohen Freedman Encinosa.
‘Park Residences’ Proposed with a Blend of Office and Multifamily Space in Coral Terrace, Miami-Dade
7350 Coral Way Prop. Co. has recently filed a pre-application meeting with Miami-Dade, requesting administrative site plan approval for a mixed-use project consisting of office, retail, and multifamily space. The two-building development coined ‘Park Residences’ and designed by Anillo Toledo Lopez will utilize Live Local Act benefits, in hand delivering workforce housing and commercial space along Coral Way. The Live Local Act has prioritized immense density along industrial corridors, and this project is a byproduct of such legislation. Previous zoning regulations allowed zero residential, but with the Live Local Act, 250 units per acre can be built at maximum so long as 40% of the constructed units are designated as “affordable/workforce”. This translates to 246 market rate units and 164 workforce units. Units will be in either studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, or 3 bedroom orientations. In addition, there will be 950 parking spaces, 90,000 SF of medical office space, and 7,000 SF of retail space. According to elevations, the residential tower will rise 19 floors while the medical office building will measure 7 floors. This comes out to a height of 88 FT for the office building and 190 FT for the residential tower, making it the tallest building to be constructed in the area thus far. Likewise, the residential tower is set back 220 FT from coral way in an attempt to hide the project’s podium, but also its massing. To alleviate this set back, a pedestrian bridge will be constructed in-between the office and the tower’s base. The development is still preliminary, with renderings likely at a later date. The future development is located at 7350 Coral Way on an 4.11 acre parcel, currently housing a grass lot with an unpaved parking lot. Little site preparations are needed in the event the developer gets funding and begins.
PBA University Proposes 25-Story Dormitory and Parking Garage Amidst Plans to Expand Student Enrollment
Palm Beach Atlantic University, a private faith-based institution in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach, has proposed a 25-story dormitory highrise as well as an 11-story parking garage amidst its plans to increase student enrollment from 3,000 to 5,000. Plans include the construction of a 355,510 SF building with 275 units (990 beds), a 5,275 SF fitness area, and 888 parking spaces with active uses on the ground floor. Cube3 is the official architect. The proposal was passed 5-1 on February 19th, with Sam Fisch being the only member voting no. All members expressed concern regarding the podium’s height and lackluster active use liners. “I don’t think anyone has a problem with the height of the dorm or even the architectural style itself… I think its just having a massive massive parking garage… in a main thoroughfare right at the border of the city” according to a comment by Sam Fisch, albeit all board members seemingly agreed. As per the approval agreement, there comes multiple conditions requested by staff and the planning board, such as ones addressing the podium’s impact by pushing for a necessary redesign. Although the Planning Board’s approval is just a recommendation, it signals a positive advance for the University. The tower will be 300 FT tall, consistent with heights of surrounding buildings like Forte, The Bristol, or La Clara, which reach similar heights. Likewise, the University expressed its distance from single family homes in its effort to justify the height. On the ground floor, there will be a large buffer zone consisting of greenery and seating between the residential dormitory and the street. A service road will also separate the parking garage and the dorm. The university is requesting 4 waivers at 1200 S Dixie Hwy, such as an increase in the maximum building height currently allowed. Among the waivers is also an amendment to the PBAU CSPD Master Plan. The property is set to reach the City Council for approval before permitting can finally begin.
Renderings Released for 1414 Brickell, One of the Tallest Proposals in Brickell
1414 Brickell, LLC, associated with Fortune International Group, has revealed plans for one of the tallest proposals in Brickell. Plans originally surfaced in October of last year concerning a pre-application with Miami-Dade, revealing an 81-floor tower designed by Arquitectonica. The developer is continuing these plans, albeit with minor tweaks to the exterior design. Plans include a mixed-use 81-story tower with 560 units, 84 hotel rooms, 117,310 SF of usable office space (145,950 GSF), 6,038 SF of commercial space, and 1,226 parking spaces. Significant density and height pictured in the renderings below are made possible given an RTZ District Subzone designation approved for the property on February 21, 2024. However, because the project exceeds certain zoning allowances, the property necessitates a Special Exception under Miami-Dade. The tower is no long subdivided into rectangles, but will feature a sleek, flat, highrise with square cutouts for greenery and large balcony space. In addition, the parking podium will be masked with glass, uncharacteristic of most towers in Brickell. Elevations showcase a 1010 FT “supertall” tower, the max height permissible according to the FAA. The bottom floor will consist of retail, a gallery, and parking. Then, floors 12 to 23 will contain office and hotel space, followed by residential uses from floors 24 to 79. Finally, on floors 80 to 81, there will be sizeable residential amenities with a pool deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Site plan photos show retail fronting SE 14th St, S Miami Ave, and Brickell Avenue. Sidewalks will also extend generously to 15 FT, giving significant pedestrian improvements to the area. According to floor plans, units will be in studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom configurations for most of the tower. The project still needs to move through a separate Administrative Site Plan Review, where final renderings and polished plans will be released for extensive review. Current renderings are for reference only, and will likely change.
Sunbeam Unveils Isle of Dreams, the First Phase of a Controversial Property Redevelopment
Sunbeam Properties, affiliated with WSVN 7News, has launched the first phase of its contentious multi-block redevelopment in North Bay Village. The project is part of the Sunbeam NBV SAP, a master plan approved in 2022 outlining proposals for towers soaring up to 650 feet. Encompassing 13 acres, the master plan imagines a mix of residential, retail, office, and hotel space, with Isle of Dreams marking the first step in bringing this vision to life. Isle of Dreams, designed by Arquitectonica, will be a 39-floor residential tower with 246 units, 7 floors of parking, and 23,043 SF of commercial space. Although renderings are not yet available, the project’s elevations offer insight into its height and overall form. The development will rise to 490 FT at its tallest measurable point, making it the highest tower within a two-mile radius until reaching the 492 FT Akoya Condominium, which is only two feet taller. To help balance the tower’s height, developers have proposed several setbacks, as proposed in a letter of intent submitted for the Miami-Dade Shoreline Review. A 35-FT setback from the bay is planned, aligning with standard requirements. However, given the tower’s 490-foot height, a larger setback of 75 FT is required: something Sunbeam Properties has not included. Instead, the developer will take advantage of an exemption permitted under code by incorporating a public bay walk. The company must also address visual corridor concerns. To accommodate this, a 68-FT-wide setback will be included on the west side of the property, exceeding the required 57 FT. Additionally, the tower’s curved design creates further visual corridors at higher elevations. Site plan details underline retail spaces along Adventure Avenue and the newly proposed bay walk. Likewise, the property will be complemented by about 18,720 SF of landscaped area, encapsulating dog parks, sidewalk greenery, and bay walk beautification. The developers must first demolish a 4-story office building on site, constructed in 1957 and located at 1400 79th Street Causeway. The property is owned by Sunbeam properties, and while phasing is unknown, previous statements from the company indicate confidence for the project’s speed. This submission also fulfills a city requirement mandated in late 2022, requiring Sunbeam Properties to file building permits within 2 years.
3000 Waterside Submitted to Fort Lauderdale’s Planning and Zoning Board
3000 Waterside by Claridge Homes has been submitted to Fort Lauderdale’s Planning and Zoning Board, aiming to satisfy conditional use requirements, adequacy standards, neighborhood compatibility regulations, and other municipal guidelines necessary for the project’s approval. The development, which remains mostly consistent with a prior submission to the city’s Development Review Committee in May 2024, is set to feature 129 residential units, 4,935 square feet of commercial space, and 310 parking spaces. The most notable revision from the earlier proposal is a reduction in commercial space along East Oakland Park Boulevard, where plans show a retail slot scaled down from 1,500 to 935 square feet. However, the 4,000 square feet of restaurant space overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway remains unchanged. The project will measure 19 floors, 164 FT to the roof, or 186 FT to the highest point. The tower will rise around the same height as the many other towers near the Intracoastal. Additionally, the development includes an articulated parking garage with a diverse range of materials from perforated metals, stucco, and wood finishes: an effort to enhance pedestrian aesthetics. The current site is a grass lot. The property, located at 3000 E Oakland Park Blvd, was home to a standalone parking garage and a low-rise building before being demolished in 2023. The project’s official architect is FSMY, based in Fort Lauderdale.
‘Gallery in the Grove’, a Mixed-Income Building Proposed in Coconut Grove
Gallery in The Grove, a mixed-income high-rise, is being proposed by The Related Urban Development Group to transform the Gibson Plaza housing site at 3160 Mundy Street in Coconut Grove, Miami. The project is the final qualifier for a previous ‘Request for Proposal’ (RFP) instituted in 2023, aiming to develop the site into a mixed-income building with market rate units, workforce housing, and affordable units. Gallery in the Grove will include 345 units, a 7,800 SF library, a 5,500 SF wellness center, and 303 parking spaces. To be more specific, there will be 36 units, 163 1 bedroom units, and 146 2 bedroom units. The building will encapsulate approximately 248,265 net rentable SF. The tower will demolish existing housing on-site. However, current units are not public housing, but apartments with existing HAP contracts with the US department of Housing and Urban Development. Hence, the demolished site will transfer its existing HAP contracts to the new tower, while also incorporating deeply affordable units (exactly 46 units through the Restore-Rebuild program). The new highrise will be among the tallest towers in the area, rising 20 floors or 213 FT according to elevations. For context, the recently constructed Cascade Link at Douglas rises 37 floors and is merely blocks away. The highrise will be among 2 other buildings on site also with attainable housing. Site plan photos show the mentioned 7,800 SF library fronting Douglas Road, with linear units lining the parking podium to provide adequate pedestrian activation along both Day Avenue and Douglas Road. A wellness center will front Mundy Street and Day Avenue. Likewise, residents have access to an amenity deck on level 6, adding a large pool, seating, a club room, a health club, and co-working space. Cohen Freedman Encinosa is the official architect on site. The development is located at 3160 Mundy Street, Miami FL.
Legacy Miami WorldCenter Is Still Stalled. Here’s What We Know
Legacy Miami WorldCenter is still stalled. The project, which broke ground in late 2021, rose about 20 floors before stalling last year. Problems arose when the developers behind the project found that the slabs for the towers included incorrect placements of plumping and electrical. Because the project changed from design usages throughout the years, changes were not reflected in the new floor plates. According to the Real Deal, the luxury mixed-use tower was aimed to restart months ago, with a letter sent out to buyers indicating completion of revised plans necessary to restart construction. Construction has still not restarted. According to a webcam provided on the official developer site, the site has not changed in about a year. In addition, the western crane on site looks to have its head dismantled. Efforts to revive the long-stalled project have played out in the site’s permitting history, with a plethora of filings between late 2023 and early 2024. The developer submitted a series of phased permits, covering building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work, signaling an attempt to restart construction. Yet, in a reversal, every permit was either revoked or canceled, leaving only stand-alone elevator permits for construction use intact. Despite multiple inquiries, Floridian Development has received no response from the developer regarding the project’s phasing. More tellingly, not a single new permit has been submitted or approved in the past year, raising questions about whether the project has quietly slipped into limbo. The development will include 310 short-term rentals, a 219 room hotel, a wellness center, and immense retail space if built. The condo portion of the project has sold out.