2215 NW 1st Place Submitted to Wynwood Design Review Committee
Whale & Star Wynwood Owner, LLC has submitted new plans for a project located at 2215 NW 1st Place and 170 NW 23 Street. Plans include an 8-story mixed use building with 214 hotel rooms (between floors 2 and 5), 87 multifamily units (between floors 6 and 8), 87 parking spaces, and 313 bicycle spaces. To activate the ground floor for pedestrian traffic, the lobby will be accompanied by 8,935 SF of retail/restaurant space. Seeing that there’s been a flurry of development in Wynwood, it will be one of the shorter buildings in the neighborhood measuring 132 FT. Like many Miami projects nowadays, the project is requesting a slight increase in density in exchange for providing public benefits. For instance, under existing code, the building can only rise to 5 floors. Since the project is using Wynwood’s NRD-1 Public Benefits Program, planners are allotted a 50% density bonus and a max benefit height of 106 FT for habitable floors. Likewise, to meet the standards for Wynwood’s neighborhood characteristics, the project is including elevated art treatment by Goldman Global Arts. Six waivers were requested. These waivers ranged from increases in maximum allowed lot coverage, a reduction of parking by 30%, an allowance of parking within the mezzanine level, and more. It should be prefaced that the requested waivers don’t allow for taller heights nor increased density, but to enhance the overall design and function of the building. ODP is the architect of record while HWKN Architecture is the design consultant.
Renders and Designs Revealed for Citadel’s New Global Headquarters
Plans have been unveiled for Citadel’s new global headquarters at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive. The project will cover about 4.17 acres, including the sites at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, 1250-1260 Brickell Bay Drive, and the 1221 Brickell Avenue parcel, which currently houses an office building. The developer intends to pursue this project under Miami’s RTZ Metromover Subzone, which allows for higher-density and transit-oriented development. According to the application, the tower is classified as a supertall structure (exceeding 300 meters) and will reach a height of 1,028 feet, comprising 54 floors. If built, it will become the second tallest tower in Miami, just behind the Waldorf Astoria Miami which stands at 1,041 feet. In addition to its height, the developers intend to construct 1,293,373 square feet of office space, 413,476 square feet dedicated to a hotel with 212 rooms, and approximately 23,590 square feet for restaurant and retail use. Below are elevation counts. Although official plans show the tower at 1,032 FT, the ground level doesn’t begin until it’s 6 FT off the ground, making the tower 1,028 FT in actuality. To accomodate for on-site visitors, the tower will include 50 below-grade parking spots with additional parking being used at 1221 Brickell Avenue and 1250-1260 Brickell Bay Drive. The development will proceed in planned phases, beginning with the renovation of the main office tower and a new parking structure at 1221 Brickell Avenue to accommodate the new headquarters. There’s approximately 1420 parking spaces between 4 basement levels and 8 parking tiers. Below are new facade treatments for the parking deck at 1221 Brickell Avenue. The buildings at 1250 and 1260 Brickell Bay Drive will be demolished to create space for outdoor public seating. Likewise, the tower is connected with its environment, having a large, accesible baywalk with trees and a 55.92′ setback. Fronting the baywalk is dining space and an outdoor terrace. The design architect is Foster + Partners while the architect of record is AAI Architects, P.C.
Lofty Brickell Debuts a New Webcam for Construction Progress
Newgard Development’s flagship project coined “Lofty Brickell” now has a live webcam for construction progress. Lofty Brickell is part of a two tower complex currently under construction named “One Brickell Riverfront”. Both towers will possess 784 units, 919 parking spaces, retail, and 13,170 SF of office space. The live webcam is accessible here: Webcam According to the live view, both towers have their foundation and pilings ready to go for a concrete pour. There are two tower cranes on site with the southernmost crane fully erected. G.T. Mcdonald Enterprises is the general contractor. They’ll oversee the construction of both towers, the enhanced riverwalk, and other improvements to pedestrian experiences. Newgard has approval for both construction and foundation work. According to construction permits, both towers will rise at once instead of having a phased plan. Lofty Brickell will be a multi-family condo with 362 units and the southernmost tower will be a rental project with 422 units. Arquitectonica is the architect. The location is 99 SW 7th St, Miami.
Melo Group Breaks Ground on “Downtown 6th” in Downtown Miami
Melo group has broken ground on their 54 story, 581 feet tower in Downtown Miami named Downtown 6th. According to South Florida Business Journal who originally reported the groundbreaking, Melo Group hopes for completion to be in about two years. The project will contain 824 units, 639 parking spaces, and 2,427 SF of retail space. Uniquely, the parking podium is wrapped in habitable units and colored protective glass, giving it enhanced pedestrian views. The development is also in proximity to a plethora of development including Okan Tower, 501 First, 600 Miami Worldcenter, Natiivo Miami, and the Crosby. According to building permits, Melo Group filed for both structural permits and site plan permits under Melo Contractors Corp. Both permits are under review but on track for being approved shortly. The site is already demolished and ready for construction. Melo Architecture and G3aec are the architects. The location is 46 Northeast Sixth St, close to multiple transit modes including Miami’s Metromover, Metrorail, and Brightline station.
16 Floor Tower Proposed Near Miami’s Culmer Station
UBC Miami, LLC has submitted new plans for a multifamily development near the Culmer Metrorail Station in Miami. The developer intends to capitalize on the zoning benefits available under the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) Smart Corridor Subzone, which offers increased density allowances and reduced parking requirements for developments that support transit-oriented growth. Given that the project is LEED certified, the developers are granted additional flexibility regarding height and density parameters. As a result, the proposed development will feature 119 residential units, 123 parking spaces, and 12 bicycle parking spaces. Of the 119 units, 65 are 1 bedroom (or 1 bedroom + den) and 54 are 2 bedroom. Interestingly, despite the project’s proximity to transit, the ground floor will not include any retail spaces. According to plans, the building will rise 195 FT or 16 floors. Of these, the first five floors will form a pedestal, with four of those floors dedicated to parking. The tower’s podium will feature a “live green wall” designed by Behar Font. Additionally, circular, perforated metal-covered cutouts will be incorporated into the podium, giving it an artistic flare. The location is 1136 N.W. 8TH AVE. Behar Font is the main architect.
Biscayne Shores Revealed in Miami at 11400 Biscayne Blvd
Biscayne Shores Development Group LLC, an affiliate of Ben Josef Group Holdings based in NYC, has revealed new plans for a 15 floor tower in Miami. The development will have 561 units, 20,000 SF of commercial space, 723 parking spots, and 16 bicycle rack spaces. 12.5% of the units and an additional 14 of them will be set aside for workforce housing. Its also worth noting that these plans are still conceptual and can change. The developers are amending Miami-Dade’s Comprehensive Development Masterplan’s High Density Residential text to allow 150 units per acre and a FAR of 3.0. These changes in text will only apply to select properties, like this one. Likewise, the Future Land Use Map will be changed to High Density Residential for the entire property. The tower will reach a peak of 179 FT fronting Biscayne Blvd and a peak of 107 FT fronting NE 14th Ave. The architect is Kobi Karp.
Modera Aventura Phase Two Revealed in Ojus
Millcreek Residential, based in Boca Raton, has submitted their updated plans for Modera Aventura’s phase two. The project is coming back to Miami-Dade staff due to modifications in approved density and height. Modifications include lowering the height of the second phase from 15 floors to 8 floors, lowering density from 420 units to 251 units, and lowering parking from 557 spaces to 358 spaces. Likewise, the developers are providing 6,906 SF of commercial space on the ground floor. The mid-rise will rise to 94 feet and features a lower profile, distinguishing it from its taller counterpart in phase one. Phase one, which is currently under construction, has reached its full height of 15 stories by topping out weeks ago. The project complies with OUAD (Ojus Urban Area District) regulations and aligns with the district’s objectives by featuring a mixed-use design, enhancing pedestrian sidewalks, incorporating greenery, and being near transit options like the new Brightline Aventura station. However, Millcreek is not the first developer in the area. The OUAD was established in 2006 to allow higher density in exchange for better walkability and other improvements. Since then, developers like Millcreek Residential have been drawn to the area, resulting in a surge of multifamily development. The address is 2681 NE 191st Street. Corwil Architects is the main architect.
New Renderings & Design Released for Miami Riverside Center
Adler Development has revealed a twin tower project on the current site of Miami’s Riverside Center city administration complex at 444 SW 2nd Ave. The project, designed by Nichols Architects, will feature two residential towers both rising around 50 floors. Along the Miami River, there will be public access to a new multi-level restaurant complex, a new public river walk with improved landscaping, and more. The tower’s river facing facade has aesthetics and functionality in mind by adding liner units to mask a multi-level podium. Morgan Sirlin, the Vice President of Adler development, stated that the company doesn’t anticipate any groundbreaking “until 2027 at the earliest”. Density for the project is unknown as they’re in the design phases. The property is currently owned by Miami-Dade, but Adler development has a contract with Miami officials to build a new headquarters near the site of Inter Miami CF’s new stadium in exchange for land and development rights. Plans were proposed years ago, but were scrapped. Below were previous renderings.
“Uptown Harbor” by Dezer Development Subject to Site Plan Approval in North Miami Beach
“Uptown Harbor” by Dezer Development is subject to a site plan approval by the Planning & Zoning Board of North Miami Beach on August 12th. The project was originally proposed on November 10th, 2020 and had approval for both a development agreement and a conceptual plan. Up until May 9th, 2024, progress has been continuous. There will be eight blocks. In total the development will have 335,109 SF of commercial-retail space, 197,768 SF of office space, 2,000 residential units (subject to change), a 244-key hotel, and 4,743 parking spots. However, the developer is entitled to slightly more SF of commercial-retail space/residential units per a city and developer agreement. In this post, there will be an in-depth analysis for each block. Starting with block S1. Block S1 will border NE 163rd St and NE 36th Ave. It will be 21 floors high or 283 FT. It will contain 98,943 SF of commercial, 177,368 SF of office space, and 878 parking spots. Uniquely, North Miami Beach has minimum and maximum parking requirements. The developers could’ve had 641 parking spots on block S1 or 1,105 parking spots at max. The next block is S2. There will be a 38 floor tower rising 394 FT and a 35 floor tower rising 364 FT. Combined, they will contain 643 units, 32,004 SF of retail space, and 1,070 parking spaces. Block S3 will also have two towers. One will rise 48 floors or 493 FT and the other will rise 45 floors or 463 FT. In the tower, there’s a generous 22,398 SF of retail, 832 units, and 1,791 parking spaces in a multi-floor podium. Both towers will be the tallest towers in North Miami Beach if constructed. Moving to block S4, there will be one tower at 46 floors or 486 FT. It will distinctively have no parking spots, with offsite parking provided by block S3. There will be 33,111 SF of commercial, 20,400 SF of office, and 336 residential units. Transitioning over to the N-labeled blocks, block N1 will function as a community focal point. The 6 floor, 83 FT building will contain 131,658 SF of commercial space, 17,398 SF of gym use, a police sub-station, a fire rescue station, and a 2,141 SF community center for residents. To accommodate the various uses, the building will have 617 parking spaces on site, more than the 605 maximum North Miami Beach sets. Block N2 will be split into a residential and hotel block. The residential block will be 12 floors or 152 FT. There will be 153 units, 27,177 SF of retail space, and 215 parking spots. The hotel block will be west from it. The wedge-shaped building will also rise 12 floors but be 147 FT. There will be 244 hotel rooms for guests and 2,529 SF of commercial. Parking is provided on the residential N2 block. The final block named TH will have 36 town homes with waterfront access. The project will be in four phases. The first phase will be construction Block N1 (the community center) and Block S1, the 21 floor office and retail building. The second phase will involve constructing roadway improvements, park space, the canal, and other bay walk features. The third phase will undergo the construction of a waterfront promenade by constructing retail, restaurants, and other uses along the water from block S2, S3, and N2. The fourth and final phase will be the construction of all major condominium towers, the hotel, rental apartments, and town homes. Dezer Development is requesting multiple administrative waivers. Waivers range from allowing more than 14 floors on specific plots, requesting garage screening instead of liner units, and more. A total of 15 waivers are requested. The architect is Zyscovich Architects. The location of the master-development is 3501 Sunny Isles Blvd.
Tower Cranes Submitted For Waldorf Astoria Reaching Over 1,200 FT.
PMG development has submitted on Wednesday two tower cranes on the site of Waldorf Astoria Miami, a new supertall set to be one of the tallest towers in America. Tower crane one will rise 1,273 FT off the ground or 1,284 above sea level. It will be the southernmost crane on the property, bordering Biscayne blvd. The crane is already erected, but not at its fullest height. The second crane submitted will be 1,227 FT or 1,238 FT. It will be on the northern portion of the property. Like the southern crane, it’s already erected. Back in the summer of 2023, two tower cranes were submitted at the site but slightly lower in height and different in location. The installed cranes today don’t match the FAA filings, hence the new submissions. One crane that shifted the most was Crane #1, going to the southern part of the property instead of the middle. These new filings will be subject to FAA approval, and will most likely receive approval shortly. The project site is 300 Biscayne Boulevard. The tower will feature 360 residences.