Related Group, LeFrak, and 13th Floor Investments File Plans for Two Multifamily High-Rises at 3650 Bird Road

Three prominent developers, 13th Floor Investments, LeFrak, and The Related Group, have teamed up on a new mixed-use proposal near the Douglas Road Metrorail Station. Named simply 3650 Bird Road, the project envisions a two-tower development on the site at 3650 Bird Road: a property that has seen multiple multifamily proposals over the years. Purchased by the partnership for $35 million, the site is now subject to a redevelopment featuring 793 residential units, parking, retail, and other uses.

Planned atop a large two-story automotive service center, the development is expected to rise in two phases. The first phase will deliver the northern tower with 415 units, followed by a western tower in phase two with 378 units. Altogether, the development will comprise 793 residences, including 100 workforce housing units, 46 studios, 288 one-bedrooms, 51 one-bedrooms with dens, 292 two-bedrooms, and 16 three-bedroom units. Units will range from 413 SF at the lowest to 1545 SF at the highest.

Residents will also have access to a wide array of amenities, including paddle courts, a 22,600 SF fitness center, multiple pools, expansive outdoor spaces, and more. The development’s podium structure will also integrate 1,053 parking spaces and 48 bicycle racks: well above the zero parking minimum allowed under Miami’s Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) code due to its proximity to the Douglas Road Metrorail station.

On the ground floor, pedestrians will see benefits like street-facing retail totaling 8,273 SF, outdoor dining, and colonnades that protect the sidewalk from the elements. In addition, there will be two lobbies on either side. According to a representative of the project, “the vision behind the proposed mix of uses is to promote residents’ ability to live, work, and play in walking distance to the Douglas Road Metrorail station and the Underline.”

According to elevations, phase one will rise 31 stories (350 FT), while phase two will be slightly taller at 33 stories (around 370 FT). Although current code allows a maximum of 25 stories on the parcel, the developer is taking advantage of a provision that permits buildings designed and constructed to LEED Gold standards to reach up to 40 stories. Designed by Corwil Architects, the facade will feature a modern aesthetic with glass balconies, large windows, a gray/white color palette, and other contemporary design choices.

Prior to the partnership’s submission, the Shoma Group had proposed a two-tower development for the same site. Initially planned to rise 407 FT, or 40 stories each, the project would have delivered 748 residential units, 23,199 SF of retail space, and 700 parking spaces. Although the previous plan called for significantly taller towers, this new proposal surpasses it in total unit count, retail area, parking capacity, and building width.

Unlike Shoma Group’s earlier proposal, Shoma One, which was filed under Florida’s recently enacted Live Local Act, the new development will proceed under the site’s existing RTZ Subzone zoning. RTZ designations encourage transit-oriented development and can offer incentives such as higher allowable density, reduced parking requirements, and other flexibility within designated rapid transit areas.

As of October 2025, no construction permits have been filed. If approved, 3650 Bird Road will continue the ongoing historic transformation of the lots surrounding the Douglas Road Metrorail Station.