Miami To Get 125 Acre Park On Virginia Key

June 16, 2017 in Miami, Virginia Key

Aerial of Virginia Key with Downtown Miami in Distance

What was once an old landfill, Miami is planning on turning 125 acres on Virginia Key into a park, according to The Miami Herald.

Originally used as a landfill in 1961 and then closed in 1977 it was covered in soil, but contaminents still caused leaking into the water. The cost to cap and seal the landfill will be $45 million at the cost of Miami-Dade taxpayers.

The park is located near the old Jimbo's beer and fish bar that closed in 2012 after 50 years.

Bidding is expected to take a year and site work about 18 months, with the park expected to open in 2020.

A Look At One Bayfront Plaza That Will Break Ground In 2019

June 14, 2017 in Downtown Miami, Florida East Coast Realty, Miami, Rental, One Bayfront Plaza

The Miami super tower One Bayfront Plaza will break ground in January 2019 and will have 1,052 rental units, 500,000 square feet of office space and 200,000 square feet of retail.

Developed by Florida East Coast Realty, when completed, One Bayfront Plaza will rise 1,049 feet and be the tallest building in Miami. Another Florida East Coast Realty project, Panorama Tower, currently holds the title as the tallest in Miami at 868 feet. The tower was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox with ODP Architecture & Design at the architect of record.

Currently on the site located at 100 South Biscayne Boulevard is a 15 story office tower built in 1957 and designed by Weed Johnson Associates.

Aston Martin Residences Sales Center Nearly Complete

June 13, 2017 in Aston Martin Residences, Condo, Downtown Miami, Luis Revuelta, Miami, Miami River

The Aston Martin Residences sales center is nearly complete at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Downtown Miami located along the Miami River.

The sales center should be opening next month and they have already received a $2.3 million Vulcan that will be displayed in the building.

The 66 story condo is requesting FAA approval to build 820 feet above ground.

Avant at Met Square Close To Topping Out

June 12, 2017 in Architecture, Construction, Downtown Miami, Golden Dusk Photography, MDM Group, ZOM Living, Muze at Met Square

The 43 story Avant at Met Square is close to topping out in Downtown Miami. When we last looked the building just reached the 28th floor.

Construction started going vertical in January 2016 and the project is expected to be completed by first quarter 2018.

Previous construction photos of Avant at Met Square can be viewed here.

100 Biscayne To Undergo $10M Renovation

June 09, 2017 in Downtown Miami, Miami, Office Building

After being sold for $84 million in October 2016 to East End Capital, New World Tower - now named 100 Biscayne - will undergo a $10 million renovation.

Built in 1964 and developed by Jose Ferré, 100 Biscayne was once the tallest building in Miami and the first to have both office and residential use. The residential units on the top 9 floors were eventually changed to offices.

The $10 million in renovations, designed by Zyscovich Architects will upgrade the lobby, façade and common corridors.

Verzasca Group To Build 36 Story Rental At 2000 Biscayne

June 09, 2017 in 2000 Biscayne, Dorsky + Yue, Edgewater, Miami, Rental, Verzasca Group

After demolishing the former City Hall restaurant in January, Verzasca Group is planning to build a 36 story rental tower, according to The Real Deal.

The 32,775 square foot site located at 2000 Biscayne in Edgewater was purchased for $13 million in March 2016. The rental tower, designed by Dorsky + Yue, will have 393 units with 25 studios, 175 one bedrooms, 181 two bedrooms and 12 three bedrooms.

2000 Biscayne is located near where ASRR Capital plan to build two towers at 60 and 40 stories.