Baru Urbano Torn Down To Make Way For Brickell Flatiron

The Former Site of Baru Urbano

Since announcing the project almost a year ago, Baru Urbano has been demolished to prepare for the construction of Brickell Flatiron. 

One third of the units have already been reserved and approval of a height of 700 feet has been submitted to the FAA, according to The Next Miami. 

For a look at the sales center click here.

Toxic Soil Found In Regatta Park

Regatta Park in Coconut Grove

Regatta Park in Coconut Grove is found to have contaminated soil, according to the Coconut Grove Grapevine. 

Although the area was never used as a city dump the contaminated soil could have come from when the land was used as a Pan-Am terminal. 

The clean up is causing a delay in the development of Regatta Park. 

Omni District Coming To Life

Omni District of Miami

The Omni district in Miami is seeing a revival, thanks to recent development in the area, but craft shows, film nights and live art are helping regenerate the district. 

The Omni district, also known as the Arts and Entertainment district is just North of Downtown and Southeast of Wynwood. 

Lots In South Of Fifth District Sell For $8.25M

245 & 251 Washington Ave in South Beach

Two empty lots in South Beach have been bought by Adam Hyatt for $8.25 million, according to the Miami Herald. 

The buyer plans on building a luxury boutique hotel on the lots, which are only a few blocks from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant.

Monarc at Met 3 Still Under Construction Despite Whole Foods Opening Below

The Whole Foods Under Monarc at Met 3

The Whole Foods Under Monarc at Met 3

Whole Foods has opened on the ground level of Monarc at Met 3 in mid-January despite construction continuing above on the building. 

The 32 story building is currently on the 30th floor and close to topping out.Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Construction progress photos can be seen here.

Kar Properties Propose Two 60 Story Towers On Miami River

Rendering of Two Proposed Towers

Rendering of Two Proposed Towers

Two 60 story towers from Kar Properties have been proposed next to the Miami Avenue bridge, according to Miami Today.

The two towers would have a waterfall and rise directly in front of The Ivy, Mint and Wind condos. The plan is to have 406 residential units 30,000 square feet of commercial space. 

Last year, Kar Properties spent $27.5 million on the land and $33 million on the land behind the three current condos. In December 2014, a submission was made to the FAA for a 928 foot tower on the site, but no word on how tall the two proposed towers will rise.

Construction Photos At Paraiso Bay

The Paraiso Bay Complex in Edgewater

The Paraiso Bay Complex in Edgewater

Since breaking ground in July 2014, Paraiso Bay has poured the foundation for the first tower in the complex. The cranes have been added to the site and the first tower has started to go vertical.

Paraiso I and II will be two 55 story towers with 345 units. 

Residents will have 2 acres of green space and parks.