315 NE 3rd Street Proposed in Fort Lauderdale
Arosa Developers, based in Brooklyn, have submitted plans for a slender tower along a linear parking lot at 315 NE 3rd Street. Plans originally called for “Selo Hotel Condo” by H Group Capital, although the project fell through following a $5.75 million dollar foreclosure. The building is being designed by FSMY Architects and is planned to include 607 units, 3,727 SF of commercial space, and 659 parking spaces. Units range from studio apartments, 1 bedroom units, 2 bedroom units, and 3 bedrooms units at a max of 1,416 SF. The property will rise atop a 52 space parking lot built to house cars from “Nola Lofts”, an adjacent high-rise building built in the 2000s. Hence, of the 659 parking spaces will be 52 reserved for Nola Loft’s residents. Additionally, The tower will be the tallest in Fort Lauderdale, reaching heights 54 floors. As per basic Fort Lauderdale code requirements, provided open space is supposed to compose of at least 10% of the site’s area. In this case, the 27,624 SF lot needs at least 2,762 SF of open space. The developer will extend beyond this requirement, with a total of 20,288 SF. The same rule applies for landscaping, with 1,390 SF given on site. According to site plans, the tower will front both NE 2nd Street and NE 3rd Street. A lobby will face NE 3rd Street along with a 816 SF commercial unit equipped with an ADA accesible ramp. On the other side, a large 2,910 SF commercial space is proposed. Elevations feature a high-rise rising 603 FT to the architectural top, with spandrel glass mimicking linear units along both streets. A preceding FAA application filed in August indicated a height of 615 FT, albeit FAA filings aren’t symbolic of a tower’s height as they can go higher than planned elevations. Location: 315 NE 3rd Street
Ombelle Moves Forward With New Renderings and Facts
Ombelle, a two tower development in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, is moving forward with new renderings, a sales site, and more. The news was broken by Vince (@Vince_954) on X, and attached was an image of the new sales site at 5 NE 3rd Ave CU#103. Originally designed to be apartments, the development now features 775 condos in two 43-floor towers. Both towers will rise 525 FT. According to a DRC submission around 2 years ago, Ombelle will likewise include 11,217 square feet of commercial space and 1,100 parking spaces (although parking is likely reduced due to lower units). Units range from studios, 1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, and penthouses. All residents will have access to 100,000 SF of amenities both inside and outside the tower. Ombelle is designed by ODA with sales & marketing by Douglas Elliman. The tower comes at a time where Fort Lauderdale is experiencing an increase of residents, and in turn, density in the downtown core. The development features wide sidewalks, liner units along the podium, close distance to the nearby Brightline station/bus stations, and active corner retail entry. These pedestrian-orientated features are meant to increase walk-ability in Fort Lauderdale. The tower is located at 300 NE Third Ave. The website is ownombelle.com
Stormwater Improvements Project Begins in Ft. Lauderdale’s Dorsey Riverbend Neighborhood
The city of Fort Lauderdale is beginning its Stormwater improvements project in the historic Dorsey Riverbend neighborhood. Man-Con, Inc will install 21,000 feet of stormwater pipe, install 90 drainage structures, install a new sewer pump station, reconstruct swale areas, trim trees, restore pavement, reconstruct driveways, and relocate nearby water and sewer lines. Construction began on Monday, July 22, 2024 and will continue to late 2026. Work will happen on weekdays between 7am and 6pm. For more information: use the website for the City of Fort Lauderdale. Stormwater improvement projects are especially necessary at a time where Fort Lauderdale has been hit with historic flooding. In early April of 2023, some parts of the city received more than 25 inches of rain while surrounding cities saw as high as 17 inches. Dorsey Riverbend is just one of the seven vulnerable neighborhoods highlighted in a $200 million plan to update drainage. Others include Durrs, Progresso, Victoria Park, and Southeast isles. The end goal is for the installed infrastructure to withstand about 10 inches of rain in a 24-hour period. Improving stormwater infrastructure is a race against the clock. Canals that flooded in the past would drain their water out onto the ocean, but recently the ocean’s rising waters has caused problems with natural outflow.
FAA Grants Crane Approvals to Ombelle in Fort Lauderdale
Ombelle, a project in Fort Lauderdale featuring two 43 floor towers, has recently received approval for two tower cranes. Both tower cranes will rise 620 FT on different portions of the site. In a document by the FAA, both filings were given a “determination of no hazard to air navigation for temporary structure”. The document also mentioned that the cranes exceed obstruction standards, but aren’t a hazard to air navigation. These filing approvals come at a time where fence permits, demolition permits, and more were approved. The current site today shows wooden fencing installed and a cleared lot. Construction permits like structural or foundation permits aren’t filed yet, but the developer (Dependable Equities) still has movement in the Accela portal. Ombelle will include 1,100 apartments, 11,217 SF of commercial space, and 1,100 parking spaces at 300 3rd NE 3 Ave. Photos and plans credited to ODA Architecture.