Dacra Proposing Sweetbird South Residences In Design District

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Proposed Site of Sweetbird South Residences

Dacra is proposing a a 14 story condo in the heart of the Design District, which will be designed by Studio Gang Architects according to exMiami. 

The site is located between NE 39th St and NE 40th St on NE 1st Ave. It is across the street from the current expansion of the Design District.

The condo will have 76 residential units and reach 199 feet with 20,000 square feet of retail space. The site was previously going to be the Sweetbird Hotel, but was cancelled earlier this Summer.

The project still needs to be approved by the city. Renderings can be seen here at exMiami.

Rainbow Colored Signage On Ocean Drive?

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Ocean Drive On South Beach

The LGBT Committee is pushing for the city to install visible markers on Ocean Drive in support of the LGBT community, according to exMiami.

These markers would include rainbow crosswalks, intersections or street signage located in the LGBT section of Ocean Drive.

Commissioners have also recently debated to close Ocean Drive to cars and expanding the sidewalks.

Biscayne Beach Construction Photos

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Biscayne Beach has started construction on its 51 story condo, but seems to be moving slower compared to the other buildings in the Edgewater area. 

Biscayne Beach is being developed by GTIS Partners and Eastview Development. They recently secured a $120 million loan for the project.

Construction is expected to be completed in December 2016.

An Aerial Tour Of The Abandoned Miami Marine Stadium

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The Miami Marine Stadium has been abandoned since 1992 after Hurricane Andrew. City officials deemed the building to be structurally unsafe and ordered it closed. The stadium was used for boat races and concerts such as Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Buffett.

While the stadium has sat abandoned for twenty two years, it has become a haven for graffiti artists who have used the stadium walls as a canvas to display their work.

Friends of Miami Marine Stadium are working towards raising money and restoring the stadium for future use. They can be contacted at their website.

The Crimson Almost Close To Halfway Mark

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The Crimson In Edgewater

The Crimson In Edgewater

The Crimson, only two months ago was two stories high and has now reached eight stories putting it close to the halfway mark. 

The 18 story condo will rise 202 feet and is located next to Bay House and Icon Bay in Edgewater.

A Look At The Paraiso Bay Site

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Paraiso Bay Site On The Edge Of Biscayne Bay

Paraiso Bay Site On The Edge Of Biscayne Bay

In the Northern edge of Edgewater, Related Group is building several condo towers named Paraiso Bay, One Paraiso and Paraiso Bayviews. Paraiso Bay will consist of two towers. Related Group paid millions for the land off of Biscayne Bay, which is located next to Midtown and just South of the trendy Design District.

The Paraiso project will include a private beach club, multiple tennis courts and a marina. 

Paraiso I and II will be two 55 story towers with both towers having 345 units. Groundbreaking on the two towers started on July 31.

One Paraiso will be a 53 story tower with 276 units. Construction will begin in November 2014.

Paraiso Bayviews will be a 44 story tower with 396 units. Construction on this tower will begin in November 2014.

Envisioning A Biscayne Line Bay Walk For Miami

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Red Outline Of Where A Bay Walk Would Be Implemented On Miami's Waterfront

Related Group is envisioning a pedestrian bay walk along the water that would stretch from Edgewater down to Brickell according to Curbed Miami. The bay walk would allow access for pedestrians, bicyclists and provide benches throughout. 

The survey was done by Arquitectonica, which was commissioned by Related Group.

Creating a clear path and connecting the whole bay walk would take time, but is plausible thanks to new construction in Edgewater that is making access to the water a lot easier.