Hibiscus Grove, a newly proposed affordable and workforce housing development by Integra is moving forward. The development has already been through rounds of approvals and previously received the go-ahead for 270 units, but the company is hoping to amend their site plan for 300 units. Exact numbers are unknown, but the developer has stated they’ll provide 40% or more of the units as affordable housing. This means at least 120 units will be designated as affordable housing, providing much needed housing relief for the area.
To accommodate the planned 300 units, there will be 295 parking spaces and 12 bicycle parking spaces. On the bottom floor, pedestrians and residents alike have access to 5,751 SF of retail space, a community center, and a leasing office.
In terms of the pedestrian realm, current sidewalk space will be expanded in hopes to alleviate future foot traffic. Because the development is transit accessible, a new sidewalk will also be built that connects the tower to the existing busway. Canopy greenery is significantly reduced from the existing site (67,425 Sf of canopy reduced to 11,100 SF via plans last year). Replacement greenery will be a mix of native and foreign landscaping that provides shade.
According to elevations, the tower will rise 11 floors or 107 FT to the roof and about 117 FT to the elevator shaft. As per site plan drawings, the developer is opting to place the parking garage along W Indigo Street rather than creating a highrise podium both to reduce costs but also improve facade aesthetics.
The location is 9948 W Hibiscus St, Unincorporated Miami Dade. Renderings and drawing are from Lantz-Boggio Architects & Interior Design.