Empire Brickell Moving Forward With Construction Permitting
Empire Brickell, a 26-story tower by the Swiss-based Empira Group, is advancing rapidly towards construction. When finished, it will join the growing number of multifamily developments near key transit nodes such as the Metrorail. This transit-focused project will include 310 residential units, 2,450 square feet of commercial space, and 380 parking spots. Three significant construction permits have already been applied to Miami’s permitting software, indicating swift progress to meet the expected 2026 opening date. Of the three permits are a phased vertical construction permit, a site plan improvements permit, and a master building permit. The three permits aren’t final and still need time for approval. Thus, the site work permit is awaiting applicant corrections, the phased permits need applicant uploads, and the master building permit is still in-review. The building can move forward with construction in conjunction with JAXI Builders (the project’s General Contractor) once approved. Demolition has already finalized on the site weeks ago as per recent photos and google satellite imagery. Corwil architects is the main architect. The project is located at 901 Southwest 3rd Avenue.
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.
Updated Plans and Designs Revealed for “Merrick Parc”
“Merrick Parc” by MG Development and partners have submitted new design and height data for a twin-tower development near Coral Gables and the Douglas Road Metrorail Station. In total, the development will have 806 units, 819 parking spaces, and 16,750 SF of commercial space. Unlike previous plans that called for two 19-story towers, these towers rill rise 32 floors or 361 FT. 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.