Updated Plans and Designs Revealed for “Merrick Parc”
MG Development & partners have submitted updated design and height specifications for Merrick Parc, a twin-tower development. Initially proposed as two 19-story rental buildings with 450 residential units along with extensive retail space, new plans oversee an increase in height and density. The property is strategically located near Coral Gables and the Douglas Road Metrorail Station, an area which is seeing a flurry of development. In total, the development will have 806 units, 819 parking spaces, and 16,750 SF of commercial space. Unlike previous plans, these towers rill rise 32 floors or 361 FT for both the north and south tower. Likewise, the new towers have enhanced pedestrian-level design including more linear units, shade trees, and more retail SF. The development is located at 3898 Shipping Ave with the architect responsible for photos and design being Behar Font.
ROVR Developments Submits Plans for “Delaware Parkway”
ROVR development has submitted new plans for a 3-phased development named, “Delaware Parkway”. Plans include 1,000 units, 1,318 parking spots, and 0 SF of commercial space. There will be three towers in total. Two towers rise 12 floors (136 FT) while one rises 15 floors (159 FT). The 15 floor building will be at the lot’s corner. To meet requirements for retail square feet, the developers are planning to add 65,852 SF of commercial space in the second parcel. Likewise, the next parcel will feature about 400 less units than the first parcel proposed. The architectural firm and its respected renderings are credited to Anillo Toledo Lopez. The site is located at 1701 Delaware Parkway.
“Little River North” proposed in Little River using the Live Local Act
The next Live Local Act to arise in Miami came in July’s Urban Development Review Board Meeting. The project by 8038 AND 165 OWNER LLC will encompass 2.17 acres and develop an abandoned lot in Little River. The project will include 454 units with 40% of the units being affordable. Accompanying the development will be a generous 19,219 SF of commercial space, 697 parking space, and 24,454 SF of green/open space. The tower’s elevations show a 28 floor tower rising 321 feet to the tallest point. However, because the Live Local Act allows for developers to use heights permissible on lots up to one mile away, the developer has a maximum height of 48 floors. The parcel located at 8038 NE 2nd Ave can use zoning from 6380 NE 4th Ave which is less than one mile away.
20 Floor Development Proposed in Allapattah, Miami
Gamla Cedron HD, LLC has proposed a new high-rise in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami named Gamla Health District. The development will rise 20 floors, or 236 FT. There will be 224 units in 3 configurations: studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedrooms. The tower will have 257 parking spots enclosed around linear units. Of those parking spaces 7 are accessible and 52 are EV compatible. Included in the podium is 12 bicycle rack spaces, although none are required under code. No retail space will be included. The bottom floor includes co-working space for residents, a lobby, and a leasing office. The tower enhances pedestrian activity by including 6 more feet of sidewalk space, native landscaping, and a fountain. Behar Font is the architect. The tower is located at 1355 NW 15th Street.