A Tunnel For Brickell?

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At Miami's Downtown Development Authority meeting last week the issue was raised whether it was feasible to build a tunnel connecting Brickell and Downtown Miami, according to Miami Today.

A study was looked at in 2006, but since the span of 10 years the growth of Brickell and Downtown Miami has changed drastically bringing heavier traffic. The bridge is consistently open during rush hour times in the morning and evenings, which increases traffic and causes people honking their horns in their cars. Construction and new development in the area is only increasing in the next 3-5 years and traffic will continually get worse. 

Study to put a tunnel under the Miami River will take a year.

Midtown 5 Reaches 24th Floor - Tops Out

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Construction on Midtown 5

Construction on Midtown 5

Rising quietly in Midtown Miami is - Midtown 5. The 24 story tower is currently on the 24th floor and in the process of topping out. 

The building is a 400 unit rental condo on a 1.58 acre site and is located between Wynwood and the Design District. There will be 22,000 square feet of retail on the ground level.

The project is being developed by Chicago's Magellan Development Group and was designed Loewenberg Architects.

Midtown 5 will be completed by the end of the year.

Riverwalk East Development Plans Revealed On Miami River

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New renderings obtained by The Next Miami show what Riverwalk East Development plan on building on the the former Epic East site at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way. 

Being built on the 1.25 acre lot that was purchased for $125 million will be a 70 story condo that will rise 817 feet. It will include 384 residential units and 561 parking spaces. A lighthouse will be built on the top of the building.

The architects are Revuelta Architects and Boda Miani Anger.

Conditions on being built include widening and extending the public Miami Riverwalk to connect One Miami and Epic Hotel. 

A Look At the Residences by Armani/Casa Site

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Armani Casa Residences on Sunny Isles Beach

Armani Casa Residences on Sunny Isles Beach

Located at 18795 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, Residences by Armani/Casa will be a 56 story luxury condominium. The project is being developed by The Related Group and Dezer Development, who are also building Hyde Midtown together.

Groundbreaking on the building designed by César Pelli began on March 9th. Amenities will include restaurant, cigar room, wine cellar, two story spa, movie theater and club room. 

Prices for the units start at $2 million all the way up to $15 million for the penthouse unit, which was designed by Giorgio Armani and includes a trip to Italy to meet him.

Construction is expected to be completed by February 2019.

Riverside Wharf Approved By Voters

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Riverside Wharf Rendering

In December 2015, Miami Commissioners approved the $30 million Riverside Wharf project along the Miami River, but it was given the green light by voters on Tuesday March 15th.

The deal gives developers Alex Mantecon and Guillermo Vadell, who also developed The East Coast Building, a 30 year lease with the option for two 10 year extensions. They will also pay a minimum $195,000 rent to the city. 

A Ride Along The Miami Metromover - The Omni Loop

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We previously took a ride along the Miami Metromover featuring The Brickell Loop. Now take a look at the Omni Loop, which starts in the Arts & Entertainment district and goes through Downtown Miami. The Metomover is a great way to explore and see the city and best of all - it's free!

The Ten Best Neon Signs In Miami

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Neon Sign in Little Havana

Thank you to The Miami New Times for featuring our ten favorite neon signs of Miami. These iconic signs are located in Brickell, Little Havana, Key Biscayne and South Beach.

Our recently published book - Miami at Night - is available for purchase on Amazon.