Aventura’s Local Planning Agency and City Commission is preparing to review one of the city’s largest mixed-use proposals to date. The project, known as Uptown Aventura, is being led by well-known developer Daniel Kodsi of Miami-based Royal Palm Companies. Plans submitted to the city outline an all-encompassing community, bringing together a mix of residential units, hotel rooms, retail space, open green areas, and expansive parking.
The development site, located at 21440 Biscayne Boulevard, was recently secured through a $31 million land loan through MG3 Group. Spanning 13.93 acres, the assemblage is envisioned as a district of its own, blending multiple uses into one cohesive development. Because of this scale and complexity, the Local Planning Agency and City Commission will review several items tied to the district when it meets on September 2.
Planned with 975 residential units across a mix of low-rise and high-rise buildings, the development will offer a range of living options, from traditional apartments to branded residences. Units will range from studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or 3-bedroom apartments. Residents will also have access to an extensive list of shared amenities, including pools, a linear park, and additional recreational features. Among the residential component, the project also features 528 hotel rooms distributed between two high-rise towers. It’s unknown what the hotels will be branded as, but they will likely be luxury.
The development will incorporate 107,656 SF of retail space designed within a pedestrian-orientated district. Features such as widened sidewalks, landscaped areas, covered parking, and other design elements are planned to enhance the experience for both visitors and tenants. To handle the influx of shoppers, hotel guests, and residents, the project will provide 2,490 parking spaces: 2,430 being garage parking and 60 being surface parking.
While elevation drawings haven’t been provided by the developer, the development will feature a mix of 5-floor apartment buildings along NE 214th St, a 20-floor mixed-use building, 8-floor apartments, and a 30-story mixed-use building. This means the tallest building will likely rise taller than 300 FT, making it one of the tallest buildings in Aventura.
According to the South Florida Business Journal, Kodsi described the project as a “major mixed-use project in Aventura which will change the landscape of the city.” He anticipates approvals by early fall, although no groundbreaking date has been announced. Meanwhile, RPC is dealing with legal challenges tied to its Legacy Miami Worldcenter property, where construction shortfalls and multiple allegations have surfaced. It’s unknown whether those issues will impact Uptown Aventura, but Kodsi’s confidence and track record suggest the firm is determined to push the project ahead.
Set for review, the committee will analyze items such as changing Aventura’s Comprehensive Plan FLUM, rezoning of the assemblage to zoning district TC4, and other necessary changes. While the joint meeting between the Planning Agency and City Commission on September 2nd is vital, the development will get final approval from the City Commission on October 8th, 2025.