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Construction on Brickell Heights
Since adding the base of a crane in early January, Brickell Heights is now showing signs of going vertical. Two cranes have been added to the site and the separation between the two buildings are now more pronounced.
Brickell Heights is located next to the shops of Mary Brickell Village and Brickell City Centre.
2004 Biscayne Boulevard in Red
In the booming Edgewater district of Miami, a group of Russian investor have purchased the City Hall restaurant at 2004 Biscayne Boulevard, according to The Next Miami.
They plan on building a 60 story tower on the 32,775 square foot site.
According to Miami Today, a Miami-Dade commission committee has approved a plan that will start charging for the currently free metromover. The metromover provides frees transportation through Brickell, Downtown Miami and the Omni District.
There was talk of charging $1 to ride the metromover, but no word on what the new charges would be. It would cost the city $475,000 a year to upkeep a fare collecting system.
Over 50 percent of the office condos in One Flagler have sold, according to the Real Deal.
Newgard Development Group has put $10 million is renovations into the building since converting it at the end of 2014.
The building was built in 1952 by famed architect Morris Lapidus, who also designed the Fountainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach.
The renovations are currently 80 percent complete.
Over the course of three years, the landscape of Brickell has changed dramatically with the rise of Brickell City Centre by Swire Properties. On what was once mostly vacant land now sits three tall towers over three city blocks - with more growth on the way.
In the photos below, you can get a glimpse of the construction of Brickell City Centre from a Southwest view with RISE and REACH Brickell City Centre seen very prominently.
Photos of Brickell City Centre progression from South Miami Ave. can be seen here.
Photos of Brickell City Centre progression from the 8th. St. Metromover can be seen here.
The SunTrust Building located at 777 Brickell Avenue has sold for $140 million according to The Real Deal.
The 13 story office building is attached to a 5 story parking garage located on the waterfront heading into Brickell Key. The property is in a prime location on the corner of Brickell Ave and SE 8th St.
The purchase was made by a private South American Investment Group.
Biscayne Green is looking to make Biscayne Boulevard from NE 8th St. to Biscayne Boulevard Way, according to Miami Today.
The plan would decrease the lanes from eight lanes to either six or four and increase the sidewalks with a dedicated bicycle lane. The parking spaces will go from 388 to 187.
The goal is to create a grand promenade, but first the Florida Department of Transportation has to agree to reduce the lanes.
