As the landmark, publicly owned Vizcaya Museum and Gardens starts work on an extensive, long-planned restoration and enhancement of the estate’s historic farm village, the initiative has lured a large gift from billionaire Ken Griffin — and a surprising proposition from the financier that’s sure to draw significant scrutiny. On Friday, Vizcaya’s leaders are set to unveil a revised, detailed master plan for a revamped farm village along with a $20 million donation to the project from Griffin, the founder[...]
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The owner of the former Miami Arena site has signed an agreement with the county to supply utilities for a massive new project. According to the agreement, the project will include: 2,360 residential units 28,000 square feet of full service restaurant 12,500 square feet of retail The developers will receive a credit for a 16,500-seat sporting facility previously connected to the utilities system to reduce the new connection charge. The connection charge is estimated at $2,085,466.50. There’s an additional Biscayne[...]
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An affiliate of Houston-based Bazbaz Development has proposed an apartment complex in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. The city’s Wynwood Design Review Committee will consider plans for the 1.51-acre site at 2110, 2118 and 2134 N. Miami Ave. plus 2135, 2129 and 2101 N.W. Miami Court on May 9. The vacant property covers half of an entire block just west of the FEC Railway. Wynwood Interest LLC, managed by Jacobo, Simon, John and Rosa Bazbaz of Bazbaz Development, purchased the land for $12[...]
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In Brickell, a 54-story luxury rental tower continues rising on the Miami River, a new photo by Phillip Pessar shows. The building is planned to top off at 648 feet. It will have 632 apartments, retail space, and a riverfront promenade open to the public. There are multiple other phases planned at the development, which is known as The River District. Eventually, developer Chetrit Group plans to build 4 million square feet of new development on the property. That includes about[...]
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Dolce & Gabbana announced plans recently for a “large-scale operation” in Miami’s real estate market. Miami will see a “major residential project,” Dolce & Gabbana said in a social media post. An exact project location was not revealed. The company is partnering with JDS Development Group, according to the announcement. JDS is building the massive 1 Southside Park in Brickell, designed by SHoP Architects, where construction is already underway. In addition, the company has been moving through the planning process[...]
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BH Group can move forward with plans for a 400-unit apartment tower in North Miami Beach. The North Miami Beach City Commission on Thursday voted 5-0 to approve a site plan for the 32-story building that will also have 1,825 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a 587-space parking garage, city records show. The city commission also granted 10 variances for the project that reduce portions of the proposed building’s setbacks and allow for a decorative covering on the[...]
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