Terra proposes 724-unit Live Local Act project on portion of South Dade Government Center
Terra proposes a 724-unit Live Local Act project on land at South Dade Government Center that it leased from the county through a no-bid deal. The Coconut Grove-based firm wants to build a two-phase project on a 12-acre site at 10710, 10750 and 10800 Southwest 211th Street in Cutler Bay, according to an application filed to the county early this month. The first phase would consist…
Groundbreaking Held for 3-Story Rental Development at 9300 Collins Avenue in Surfside
Construction has officially begun on a new multifamily residential development at 9300 Collins Avenue in Surfside, Florida. Located one block west of the Atlantic Ocean and within walking distance of Bal Harbour Shops and Surfside’s downtown corridor, the three-story project will introduce a luxury rental product to a market traditionally dominated by for-sale condominiums…
Miami Worldcenter developers list retail for sale, seek over $300M
Miami Worldcenter Associates listed the retail component of the mixed-use downtown Miami development for sale, The Real Deal has learned. The developer, a joint venture led by Art Falcone, Nitin Motwani and CIM Group, is seeking offers in the $300 million-plus range for the 273,000-square-foot retail portion, according to sources and a copy of the offering memorandum.
Developer proposes 192-unit apartment project with workforce rentals in Naranja
A developer proposes a 192-unit apartment project with workforce rentals in Naranja. Entities tied to Coinco Investment filed an application to develop three four-story buildings on the southeast corner of U.S. 1 and Southwest 232nd Street in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, according to a filing submitted early this month. 12499 Holdings and 232 Holdings…
Developer proposes 42-unit condo project with workforce units in Kendall
A developer proposes a 42-unit condo project with workforce units in Kendall, amid a flurry of proposals for below-market rate housing in South Florida. An entity tied to Bob Liu of Capital Partners Management and Miami-based LiuCon Development wants to build a six-story building at 8445 Southwest 94th Street in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, according to an application…
First Glass Installed At 950-Foot Cipriani Residences In Brickell
Brickell’s under-construction Cipriani Residences has had its first glass installed. Cipriani Residences will have 397 luxury condos when it opens. The Cipriani tower is planned to top off at 80 stories. It will reach a near-supertall height of 940 feet above ground, and 950 feet feet above sea level, which is taller than any existing building in Brickell. Mast Capital is the developer.
650-Foot Copper-Clad Edgewater Tower Is Four Weeks Ahead Of Schedule
The foundation pour earlier this month for the 650-foot Villa Miami tower in Edgewater was actually four weeks ahead of schedule, the developers of the project said this week. The 14-hour pour on May 9 involved more than 3,400 cubic yards of concrete and 2,095 tons of steel to form the tower’s foundation. A total of 43 concrete trucks, operating in a coordinated rotation…
New Renderings Of Mandarin Oriental Brickell, Where $1B In Condos Now Pre-Sold
Developer Swire Properties has released new renderings of the Mandarin Oriental residential and hotel towers it is planning in Brickell. The developer also announced that sales have officially surpassed the $1b mark, with the South Tower now 50% sold. The existing 326-key Mandarin Oriental hotel is planned to close at the end of next week, in order to begin demolition.
Canero completes Coconut Grove condo buyout
Jose Canero’s Canero Group paid $17.3 million to acquire all the units in a Coconut Grove condo building. Property records show Canero affiliate WNG Miami acquired Chateau Grove, a 25-unit development at 3265 Virginia Street in Miami. The two-story building, built in 1963 on a 0.9-acre lot, is zoned T4-L, according to the property appraiser and information…
New Details On $520M Brickell Waterfront Development Site Sale
Aimco released additional information this month on its planned sale of a prime bayfront development assemblage in Brickell, in a quarterly report to investors. In December, developer Oak Row Equities and Mariposa Real Estate entered into an agreement to purchase the properties for $520m, with plans for a major development. The buyers placed an initial non-refundable…
“Gut punch”: Construction discovery delays Bulgari’s first U.S. hotel project in Miami Beach
An unforeseen construction defect will significantly delay the planned Bulgari hotel project in Miami Beach. On Tuesday, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board approved modifications to the planned redevelopment of the Seagull Hotel at 100 21st Street that entails tearing down most of the historic 145-room building to put in a new foundation.
Codina Partners Obtains $38.8M Construction Loan for Downtown Doral Retail Expansion
Codina Partners has obtained a $38.8 million construction loan for the third phase of Downtown Doral’s retail expansion. Ocean Bank provided the loan. Downtown Doral is a 250-acre mixed-use district in South Florida, and the third phase will add nearly 25,000 square feet of retail space along 87th Avenue, with 932 dedicated garage parking spaces for retail visitors.
Codina lands $39M loan to build 25K sf of retail at Downtown Doral
After nabbing a $38.8 million construction loan, Codina Partners is gearing up to build the last retail piece at Downtown Doral. Miami-based Ocean Bank provided the financing to an affiliate of Coral Gables-based Codina that is developing 25,000 square feet of retail and 932 parking spaces on Northwest 87th Avenue between Northwest 52nd Street and Northwest 53rd Street…
Site Work Permit Issued for 38-Story ‘2900 Terrace’ at 401 NE 29th Street in Edgewater
A site work permit has been issued for 2900 Terrace in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood. The city’s Building Department approved the application on May 18. Coastal Construction is listed as the contractor, with Ortus Engineering as the permit runner. The permit follows an earlier tree permit issued on April 30. A master construction permit for vertical development remains under…
Kolter Group is advancing plans for a new residential development at 3801–3883 Biscayne Boulevard, near the boundary of the Edgewater neighborhood and the Miami Design District. The developer recently submitted plans to Miami’s Urban Development Review Board (UDRB) for two 20-story, nearly 2940-foot-tall towers that will span nearly a full city block…
Plans Submitted for 381-Foot-Tall Sense 22 at 114 NE 22nd Street in Edgewater
Plans have been submitted to Miami’s Urban Development Review Board (UDRB) for Sense 22, a 36-story residential tower proposed for 114–138 NE 22nd Street on the edge of the Edgewater and Omni districts. The project is being developed by New Sense, LLC, an affiliate of Argentina-based HA Emprendimientos, with design by Anillo Toledo Lopez Architecture….
New Concourse K Approved For Miami Airport, Opening 2029
Miami-Dade has approved the construction of a new concourse at Miami International Airport, and construction will begin shortly. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place this summer. Completion is scheduled for spring 2029. Commissioners voted today to select a $600m design-build offer from contractor Lemartec-NV2A JV, with Perez & Perez Architects the lead architect.
Demolition Permit Issued At One Brickell City Centre Site
A total demolition permit for a building at the One Brickell City Centre site has been issued. The demolition permit was issued on May 14 and is now listed as active. It was approved in April. The One Brickell City Centre site is the Brickell Avenue gateway property to the existing Brickell City Centre development. Two office buildings were on the site. Demolition of the first building…
67-Story Jem Miami Worldcenter Tower Preparing For Foundation Pour
A foundation pour is moving closer at the 67-story JEM Private Residences site, new photos by mia_on_the_bay show. The JEM tower is planned to rise about 700 feet at Miami Worldcenter. It will include 786 residential units, of which 259 will be condos. Condo owners will have a separate entrance from the remainder of the residential units. Groundbreaking for JEM took place…
343-Unit Downtown Miami Condo Tower ‘District 225’ Nearing Completion
A photo shows a 39-story condo tower as it nears completion in downtown Miami. The building is named District 225. A parking garage is not being built, and it appears that there also aren’t balconies. Groundbreaking took place in July 2022, with top off in March 2024. The development will include 343 condo units, and owners will be able to rent their units on a short-term basis.
Freedom Tower reopening now planned for fall
Eyeing an official reopening in the fall, Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower is putting together one-of-a-kind art installations in celebration of its centennial. In preparation, the college has collected over 300 oral history archives telling the story of the national historic landmark, said María Carla Chicuén, the executive director of cultural affairs at Miami Dade College.
Glass cube Waldorf Astoria tower rising skyward in downtown Miami
A stack of glass cubes is rising in the heart of downtown Miami. Builders of Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami are making major strides in the creation of this unique skyscraper, according to a representative of the development partnership with PMG. In an email to Miami Today this week, PMG offered details of the status of the sweeping mixed-use residential tower…
Gary Ressler: Real estate executive puts energy into downtown Miami upgrades
Since getting introduced to and involved with the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) in 2001, Gary Ressler has been working tirelessly to continuously improve the quality of life of residents while fostering the growth of local businesses throughout downtown Miami. As chair of the quality-of-life committee, Mr. Ressler has ensured that the downtown…
Venetian Causeway restoration hits more delays
Completion of restoration of the Venetian Causeway stretching from downtown’s Omni area to Miami Beach has been delayed again by multiple factors and is now targeted for beyond 2032, a contract change up for county approval this week reveals. As county commissioners vote on Amendment 14 with EAC Consulting Inc. to design plans for the replacement of 11 historic bridges…
Miami Riverbridge mega-project to start with two towers
Detailed planning and design continues moving forward for what is being called a transitional mixed-use residential project on the bank of the Miami River, just west of Biscayne Bay. Miami’s Gencom reports progress to fine-tune the sweeping plans for Miami Riverbridge, which will take the place of the James L. Knight Center and Hyatt Regency hotel on the Miami River.
Gencom, Fortune land $300M refi for Key Biscayne Grand Bay project
Karim Alibhai’s Gencom and Edgardo DeFortuna’s Fortune International Group are teaming up to combine two Key Biscayne waterfront sites, consisting of a Ritz-Carlton hotel and a private beach club. The partnership, led by Miami-based Gencom, secured a $300 million loan from New York-based Blackstone to refinance existing debt, fund a $100 million renovation currently…
Doral Celebrates Grand Opening Of 78-Acre Central Park, A Historic Milestone For The City
The City of Doral held the grand opening ceremony of a new hub that officials described as a historical milestone. 7News cameras on Saturday captured the moment officials cut the red ribbon marking the official opening of Doral Central Park. The ribbon-cutting was followed by an energetic parade that ushered guests into what officials said is the…
Census: Miami’s Population Surges More Than 10 Percent Since 2020
Between 2020 and July 1, 2024, Miami experienced a significant population surge, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The South Florida city’s population was 487,014 residents in 2024, which is a 10.1 percent increase from 2020 Census figures. In the same time frame, Atlanta saw a 4.3 percent rise in population, while Raleigh experienced an uptick…
Hot stuff: Envision Cold enters Florida by picking up West Little River freezer facilities for $47M
Envision Cold made its first Florida commercial real estate play, paying $47.2 million for a freezer facility complex in West Little River. An affiliate of Atlanta-based Envision Cold, led by Eric Diaz, Stephen Draper, and Austin Solem, acquired three cold storage warehouses spanning 187,122 square feet at 2950 Northwest 75th Street in unincorporated Miami-Dade County…
Developers Propose 29-Story ‘Aurea’ for 1321 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
Two developers have filed plans for Aurea, a 29-story residential tower near Miami’s Health District. If approved, the venture would measure 29 stories, requiring close to 400,000 square feet of new construction. It would occupy a vacant site. There would be 332 apartments at Aurea; residences would begin on the seventh floor, with unit sizes ranging from 400 to 920…
‘Crystalline Towers Floating 20 Stories Above Biscayne Bay’ Proposed
Miami’s Planning Department has received an application to build two residential towers adjacent to the Design District and Edgewater. The development includes two 20-story towers, and a combined: 164 residential units two lodging units 8,874 square feet of retail 374 parking spaces The design fully meets the Miami 21 zoning code, and no waivers are being requested.
Live Local Tower With 328 Residential Units Proposed In Edgewater
Miami’s Planning Department has received an application to build a Live Local tower in Edgewater, next to Wynwood. The development name is Sense 22. The project is: A Live Local development In a designated Transit Oriented Development area In an Opportunity Zone In the Omni Redevelopment Area Sense 22 is proposed to rise 36 stories and include: 328 residential units…
Unnamed Company Is Proposing To Replace The Metromover
An unnamed company is proposing to replace Miami’s Metromover with another transit option, according to Miami Herald reporter Doug Hanks. Miami-Dade commissioner Raquel Regalado said last week that she met with company representatives and likes the idea. Will it be more trains? “Sound like it,” Hanks wrote on social media. Metromover was originally built in 1986…
800-Room Grand Hyatt Hotel Breaks Ground in Miami Beach
After years of planning, construction is officially underway on the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, a long-anticipated hotel development adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. The project broke ground on the morning of Friday, May 16, 2025, just weeks after the development team secured a $392 million construction loan from TYKO Capital. The hotel is scheduled for completion…
Site Work Permit Approved for 20-Story Tower 91 in Miami’s Design District
Miami’s Building Department has approved a site work permit for Tower 91, also known as Cassi, a 20-story mixed-use development set to rise at 91–93 NE 36th Street in the city’s Design District. The permit clears the way for initial groundwork to begin on the site, located just west of Biscayne Boulevard. The project is being developed by Design District Associates and Prinz Corner LLC…
Foundation Work Completed at Villa Miami, a 650-Foot Residential Tower Rising in Edgewater
Construction has reached a major milestone at Villa Miami, a 56-story waterfront residential tower underway at 710 Northeast 29th Street in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood. Designed by ODP Architecture & Design with DeSimone Consulting Engineers as the structural engineer, and developed by Terra and One Thousand Group in collaboration with Major Food Group…
192-Unit ‘Summer Breeze’ Proposed for Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
Two developers hope to move forward with a residential venture in Miami-Dade County that would offer workforce housing. The venture, known as Summer Breeze, would offer 192 units in three four-story buildings, with floorplans spanning studio to three-bedroom apartments. Seventy-six homes would be designated as workforce housing, reserved for those earning…
Site Work Permit Approved For Tower 91 Property
Miami’s Building Department has approved a site work permit for the Tower 91 development property, allowing work there to begin. The development has been referred to as both Tower 91 and Cassi. The Building Department is still reviewing a master construction permit and phased vertical permit for Tower 91/Cassi. Design District Associates and Prinz Corner LLC…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Tomorrow For 800-Room Grand Hyatt Hotel
After years of planning, Miami Beach’s giant convention center hotel is finally breaking ground. The groundbreaking ceremony is planned on Friday morning, just weeks after developers secured $392 million in construction financing from TYKO Capital to build the project. The Grand Hyatt is planned to rise 17 stories and include: 800 rooms (including 52 suites) amenities including…
Closure Pours Completed For Two Of Six Signature Bridge Arches in Downtown Miami
Contractors have completed closure pours for two of the arches planned for the Signature Bridge in downtown Miami, according to an FDOT stakeholder presentation released yesterday. A total of six arches are planned. The remaining four arches are in varying states of construction. FDOT says the project budget remains at $840 million, with completion still on track…
New Condos Above E11even, Space Mean You Never Have to Leave the Club
Calling all club rats: You can soon live above two of Miami’s most iconic clubs, should you feel the need to spend more time on the dance floor. This is not an ecstasy-fueled dream. Two E11even-branded 65-story, fully furnished residential towers developed by E11even Partners and PMG are coming to downtown Miami’s Park West neighborhood. The towers will leave residents steps…
PMG again looks to attract crypto condo buyers
PMG is jumping back into the cryptocurrency buyer pool via a collaboration with Shift4, a payment processing company. Miami-based PMG is offering the option to buyers across all of its Florida condo projects, including Waldorf Astoria Residences in Miami and St. Petersburg; E11even Club Residences Beyond; 38 West Eleventh Residences Miami; One Twenty Brickell Residences…
Lease roundup: Quest Workspaces, Florida agencies ink space in Doral
A flex office provider, Florida state agencies and a pipes company are among tenants that leased at Doral Center. Co-working provider Quest Workspaces now leases 38,100 square feet, after expanding its existing space by 14,600 square feet at the office complex on the southwest corner of Northwest 36th Street and Northwest 87th Avenue in Doral, according to a news release…
Second Phase of ‘Nine Hollywood’ Proposed for 1831 Jackson Street in Hollywood
Hallandale Beach-based Gadamis Property LLC wants to proceed with the second phase of Nine Hollywood. The first phase finished construction last year, where it comprises 226 units. The second phase of Nine Hollywood requires close to 205,000 square feet of new construction, measuring 13 stories and featuring 198 apartments. The studio to three-bedroom residences…
EDENS Buys Davie Retail Center for $51M
MacArthur Park is another retail property in EDENS’ portfolio. Image courtesy of CBRE Investment Management EDENS has expanded its South Florida holdings with the acquisition of Weston Road Shopping Center, a 108,623-square-foot, open-air shopping center in Davie, Fla. The property changed hands for some $51.3 million or about $483 per square foot, Commercial Observer…
Giuseppe Iadisernia scores $112M construction loan for second Hallandale Beach condo tower
Developer Giuseppe Iadisernia scored a $112 million construction loan for the east tower of his planned Oasis Hallandale condo development, bringing his total financing for the project to $197 million. New York City-based S3 Capital, led by Robert Schwartz and Joshua Crane, is providing the financing for the tower planned for 1000 East Hallandale Beach…
Construction Tops Off on Society Las Olas Phase II in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Construction has officially topped off on the second phase of Society Las Olas, a 42-story residential tower at 140 Southwest 2nd Street in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Developed by Property Markets Group (PMG) in partnership with Toronto-based Greybrook Realty Partners, the 450-foot-tall project marks a major milestone for what is set to become the city’s largest multi-residential…
46-Story Andare Residences Breaks Ground at 521 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale
The Related Group has officially broken ground on Andare Residences by Pininfarina, a 46-story luxury condominium tower set to rise at 521 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Marking the first high-rise condominium on Las Olas Boulevard in nearly two decades, the project is set to become a prominent addition to the city’s skyline. Rising to over 540 feet, the tower…
Broward County’s Tallest Residential Building Has Broken Ground
Construction is now underway on the tallest residential structure ever built in Broward County. Developer Related Group and Italian design house Pininfarina celebrated the groundbreaking on May 15. The 47-story Andare Residences Design by Pininfarina in Fort Lauderdale is planned to reach a height of over 540 feet above Las Olas Boulevard. It will include 163 residential units…
Portman proposes 397-unit apartment project in Pompano Beach
Portman Holdings proposes a 397-unit apartment project in Pompano Beach that would replace an existing office building. The application comes as developers increasingly are replacing aging office buildings with new projects. Atlanta-based Portman wants to build the apartments on a 3.2-acre site at 2400 East Atlantic Boulevard, according to an application included…
Even in ritzy Palm Beach, aging condos struggle under pressure of new laws and rising insurance
For the first time in more than 20 years, a new oceanfront condo project is proposed for the island of Palm Beach. Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group and Cain International presented plans for an ultra-luxury, three-building, 49-unit complex during the Palm Beach Town Council’s Development Review meeting on Wednesday. The proposal offers a sleek reimagination of 4.9 acres…
Riviera Beach extends deadline for bids to buy public land near waterfront
Developers interested in buying Rivieria Beach public land near the waterfront will have another month to make an offer. Riviera Beach council members, sitting as the board of directors of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, extended the deadline for offers to acquire and redevelop 2.2 acres of land at 1851 Broadway to June 19. The previous deadline ended May 14.
Why Tariff Turmoil Doesn’t Shake Up Fitch’s View on REITs
Macroeconomic headwinds and increasing international trade upheaval have not had an immediate impact on REITs. Nonetheless, management teams have noticed that tenants’ leasing decisions have slowed while they determine the impact of tariffs on their underlying businesses. The most immediate effect on REITs will be related to financing costs and capital access.
Self-Storage Demand Has Turned
After 18 months of occupancy and move-in rate declines combined with tough comps from the post-COVID peak, there’s a new tone coming out of the self storage REITs this quarter—and it’s not just cautious optimism. Across Public Storage, Extra Space, and CubeSmart, the message was clear: demand has turned, and fundamentals are stabilizing faster than expected.
Florida lawmakers amend condo-hotel law — again
Florida lawmakers amended a state law that governs the delicate balance of power between unit owners and investors at condo-hotel complexes. The change, made during the ongoing legislative session, marks the second consecutive year that legislators try to tackle the controversy that’s shrouding many of the state’s condo-hotels. The mixed-use developments consist…
Apartment Transactions Nationally Ease in 2025’s 1st Quarter
U.S. apartment transactions eased during the first three months of 2025, following historical trends. However, on a year-over-year basis, apartment sales (total dollar volume, number of properties, number of units and price per unit) were up. There were some notable sales during 1st quarter, with five apartment communities trading for more than $180 million.