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CLIENT NEWS: Billionaire Braman’s auto group plans Miami high-rise towers, dealership expansion (Photos)

April 16, 2025

Braman Motors, led by billionaire Norman Braman, has filed plans for its property in Miami to facilitate both expansion of the dealership and potential residential development. The city’s Urban Development Review Board will consider the special area plan (SAP) from Braman Motors for its property at 2060 Biscayne Blvd., 1930 N.E. 2nd Ave.; 160 N.E. 20th St.; 64, 106, 120, and 146 N.E. 20th St.; and 135 N.E. 19th Terrace on April 16. The SAP would need approval from the[...]

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CLIENT NEWS: Developer Unveils Plans To Build Civica With 342 Residential Units

December 15, 2022

Plans for Civica are being switched from office to residential. According to the newly revised plans, Civica will now rise 27 stories and include: 342 residential units amenities commercial and office 590 parking spaces in an 8 level garage (a minimum of 389 spaces are required by zoning) The number of floors is increasing from the 22 stories previously planned, but the height is changed by less than a foot (310 feet) due to lower ceiling heights. The Civic Center[...]

CLIENT NEWS: Brickell Megaproject Announced: The River District To Have 4 Towers, Partnership With Groot Hospitality

December 15, 2022

New York developer Chetrit Group has just announced plans for a Brickell megaproject called The River District. Four towers are planned with condos, office space and rentals. Construction is already underway on the first. David Grutman of Groot Hospitality is partnering to provide restaurant and nightlife venues. A riverwalk and marina is also being built. The project website (with additional renderings) is here. A press release is below: As Miami’s bustling Brickell neighborhood evolves into one of the nation’s most desirable[...]

CLIENT NEWS: FAA Approves 888 Brickell Supertall

December 13, 2022

Another Brickell supertall has just been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. 888 Brickell will be permitted to rise to a supertall height of 1,042 feet above ground level, or 1,049 feet above sea level, according to a letter issued by the agency. Approval by the FAA was granted on December 9 after around 8 months of review. The application was filed on March 31. According to an October filing with county planners, 888 Brickell is planned to include: 259[...]

CLIENT NEWS: URBIN Miami Beach Breaks Ground, With All 69 Units Sold Out

December 13, 2022

URBIN Miami Beach has broken ground, according to a press release. All 69 units are sold out. Location Ventures is the developer, with Touzet Studio the architect. Meyer Davis is designing common areas and amenities. Location Ventures – the Miami-based, integrated real estate firm that delivers thoughtfully-designed and fully-connected real estate projects – announced today the groundbreaking of URBIN Miami Beach. The milestone marks construction commencement for the first-to-market, mixed-use brand that unites design-forward residences for short- or long-term rental[...]

CLIENT NEWS: First Glass Installed At 648-Foot Miami River Tower

December 13, 2022

The ellipse shape of the 54-story, 648-foot Miami River tower can now clearly be seen, and glass is being installed, new photos by Phillip Pessar show. The Kobi Karp-designed building will become the westernmost tower in Miami to surpass the 600-foot mark. The phase currently under construction will include 632 apartments, retail space, and a public riverfront promenade that will be open to the public. Additional phases are planned. When all is completed, the project will have 1,961 apartments, 29,600 square[...]