Ugo Columbo and Vladimir Doronin to Develop Lot East of SLS Brickell

May 12, 2014 in Brickell, Condo, CMC Group Inc., Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Real Estate

Ugo Colombo has again teamed up with Russian Developer Vladimir Doronin and they have plans to develop the site at 30 SE 8th St. where a Chicken Kitchen is currently located.

According to Inhabit Miami, Doronin bought the land for $21.5 million in a bankruptcy auction in July 2013. Renzo Renzi, the developer who lost the land had plans for a condo called Beacon at Brickell.

Colombo and Doronin just announced the Brickell Flatiron condo recently and are expected to release plans for the new site in the near future.

Photos of the site are below.

Flagstone Receives Approval to Develop Watson Island

May 09, 2014 in Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Island Gardens, Flagstone, Real Estate

The Miami Herald reports that Miami commissioners have voted for developer Flagstone to begin work on Island Gardens located on Watson Island.

Island Gardens is to include condos, retail, restaurants and a mega yacht marina, but this project has been stalled since 2001 for various reasons.

Last year, Flagstone partnered with Related Group with a bigger project than originally planned, but Related pulled out of the deal two months later.

The site is located on prime waterfront land with the best views of the city. Residents feel that this project will congest the MacArthur Causeway and cause more delays.

Flagstone has until June 2 to break ground or Miami commissioners will consider abandoning the deal altogether.

The Transformation of West Brickell

May 07, 2014 in Brickell, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Real Estate, West Brickell

List of projects under construction, proposed and recently completed in West Brickell

For the past 8-10 years, Brickell has seen a major transformation with the addition of condos and offices, but it has only been recently that West Brickell is beginning to evolve with its neighbor on the other side of the metro rail tracks.

Whereas Brickell Ave. is comprised of many high rises, West Brickell houses many affordable mid-rise apartments. Many people pay top dollar to live on Brickell Ave., but there are lower cost options in West Brickell without having to be too far from all the action. With Mary Brickell Village and the completion of Brickell City Centre in 2015, Brickell is and will continue to become a desirable place to live.

Recently completed projects in West Brickell are City Heights, West Brickell View, Vista Grande, West Brickell Tower, Joe Moretti Development and the hotel Aloft Brickell. Projects that are currently under construction are Le Parc at Brickell, Homewood Suites Hotel, City Crossings, Broadstone Brickell Lofts, Brickell Ten and Brickell View Terrace. Projects that are being proposed are La Chanson Brickell and a very futuristic Walgreens.

Miami is under another construction boom and more projects will be announced, thus continuing the transformation of West Brickell.

West Brickell Overview

Vista Grande Construction Progress Photos

City Heights Construction Progress Photos

West Brickell View Construction Progress Photos

Vista Grande, City Heights & West Brickell Overview Photos

West Brickell Tower Construction Progress Photos

Brickell View Terrace Construction Progress Photos

City Crossings Construction Progress Photos

Abandoned Apartments Before it Was Broadstone Brickell Lofts

May 06, 2014 in Brickell, Condo, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Broadstone Brickell Lofts, Urban Exploration, Graffiti, SoMa at Brickell

Before the construction of Broadstone Brickell Lofts in October 2013, the land that it occupied had several low rise apartments.

The apartments sat empty for a few months where tenants left behind many items such as TV's, toys and furniture. The land was fenced before it was bought by Behringer Harvard in July 2013 for $21 million.

They are now currently building the Broadstone Brickell Lofts in its place, which will be 8 stories and hold 421 units.

Below are photos of the abandoned apartments taken in June 2013 and current construction photos of the site.

Current Construction Photos of Broadstone Brickell Lofts

Prime Waterfront Land For Sale - Waterside at Brickell

May 02, 2014 in Brickell, Condo, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Real Estate, CBRE

CBRE is marketing land for sale located at 99 SW 7th St. called Waterside at Brickell.

The site is in a prime location next to the Miami River and close proximity to Brickell City Centre and the Metromover. It is also next to the future site of Edge on Brickell, which is located on the old Big Fish Restaurant site.

The land for sale is being marketed as 1.62 acres with a maximum amount of 810 units, which has great potential for a developer to put a condominium.

Below are photos of the site and renderings of what could go on the site for a developer.

Miami Worldcenter to Add 40 Story Tower (Plus Renderings & Video)

May 01, 2014 in Construction, Condo, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Real Estate, Miami Worldcenter

According to ExMiami, Miami Worldcenter is adding a 40 story tower to go along with it's mega mall in Downtown Miami.

Recently city commissioners approved street closures for pedestrians only, which would include portions of Northeast Seventh and Ninth streets between Northeast Second and North Miami avenues. (This can be read here)

Bloomingdales' and Macy's are the planned retail tenants for the project.

Below are renderings of the site, plus video.

Current Photos of the Site