Biscayne Shops

Is Genting Flipping Former Miami Herald Land?

Genting World Resorts Miami Site

Genting World Resorts Miami Site

The Miami Herald is speculating that the Genting Group might be looking to flip the 14 acres of land they purchased in 2011 for $236 million and even had a potential buyer look at the site.

When the site was purchased, Genting planned to build a mega resort on the edge of Biscayne Bay that would also include a casino. Included in the purchase of the land was the former Miami Herald Building, which took almost a year to completely tear down

There was even discussion in 2014 with The Related Group to partner on a project, but plans never came to fruition.

The only activity on the site is the renovation of the historic Boulevard Shops on Biscayne Boulevard.

Boulevard Shops To Undergo Renovation

1401 Biscayne Boulevard

1401 Biscayne Boulevard

The Boulevard Shops at 1401 Biscayne Boulevard is about the begin a renovation, according to The Next Miami. 

The 20,000 square foot building is owned by Genting and is part of Resorts World Miami. The renovation will cost $2.5 million and BDI Construction is the contractor. 

Genting recently completed the demolition of The Miami Herald building just East of the building.