Tenant Update: Brickell City Center

The 500,000 square-foot shopping center, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Cinemax, is set to open in November.  Co-developers Whitman Family Development and Simon Property Group recently announced new additions to its diverse roster: Armani Collezioni, Intermix, Audemars Piguet, Diptyque, Pandora, Stuart Weitzman, Italia Independent, and the largest Apple store in Florida. The mall will bring a mix of luxury and accessible brands to an under-served market, while creating hundreds of local jobs. 

City Center will appeal to foodies as well: an Italian food hall the likes of which has yet to open in Florida - until now - will be debuted, along with a variety of familiar and new eateries like Dr. Smood, Luke’s Lobster, Haagen Dazs, Pasion del Cielo, and Pubbelly Sushi. 

The mall will be conveniently accessible by a Metromover stop and will have an underground garage to accommodate the influx of traffic. 

Sunset Harbor Residences

The war zone over on Purdy Ave. will not be coming to a close any time soon as Miami' Beach's Land Use & Development Committee approved Deco Capital Group's request to raise height restrictions. In partnership with New York developer RWN Real Estate Partners, the mixed-use Sunset Harbor Residences will reach up to 90 ft, extending on the previous 50 ft limit. This ordinance is only applicable to owners with over 200 ft. of frontal space on Purdy Ave. Deco Capital aims to build 15 luxury condos atop their premium retail space that they purchased in 2014. Sunset Harbor Residences will be 3-bedroom layouts and approx. 2,000 SF. The building will overlook Purdy Ave & Maurice Gibb Park and include covered retail spaces and indoor/outdoor cafes in a covered promenade. Owners at the Lofts at South Beach are pressing Deco Capital Group for financial compensation due to lost views attributable by the approved increase in height restrictions ordinance, which will block views North from the Lofts at South Beach.   

The Sunset Harbor area is undergoing massive and fast redevelopment and is blossoming into one of the most expensive and walkable neighborhoods in Miami Beach, only rivaled by South Pointe. Retail, dining, entertainment amongst other attractions have moved into the area which has been transformed from auto-lots and junkyards to high-priced luxury real-estate. The project looks to capitalize on the development style that has found success in Sunset Harbor to this point, bringing in mixed-use developments, pedestrian walkability, covered retail spaces and indoor/ outdoor cafes. Sunset Harbor serves as the entrance to Miami Beach via Venetian Causeway and is just minutes from Lincoln Rd. 

Brickell City Centre

Ten years ago Miami was a vice driven beach city with high-potential. Fast-forward and Miami has transformed into a hustling metropolis. The rapid development coming to Downtown Miami does not stop with just Paramount Miami Worldcenter. Already under construction and nearing completion is the exciting Brickell City Centre, which will be Miami's largest mixed-use urban development.

Brickell City Centre will feature over 11 acres of retail, shopping, recreation, entertainment and living. A 500,000 sq ft climate controlled mall bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor shopping. Designed by Swire Properties, Simon Property Group and Whitman Family Development of Bal Harbour Shops, Brickell City Centre is sure to bring much needed cosmopolitan retail to Downtown Miami. Brickell City Centre will also include a CLIMATE RIBBON, which will allow for natural light while helping push breezes through the mall to keep shoppers comfortable.  

Brickell City Centre will feature Rise and Reach, two condo buildings of its own, bringing about 780 units right to the new heart of Brickell. The towers are designed by Arquitectonica, who brought Miami the nearby Icon Brickell. Interiors will be by Richardson Sadeki and the buildings are LEED pre-certified. The residences have floor to ceiling glass windows, come fully furnished and have 48 bottle wine coolers complete in the kitchen. A half-acre amenity deck includes gardens, grilling areas, outdoor fitness, children's areas and pools complete with poolside beverage and cafe service. Keep an eye on this area as Brickell City Centre is sure to create some excitement in Brickell!

Revised plan for Lincoln Road released by James Corner Field Operations

Lincoln Road is starting to age and it is time to shake it up and make the shopping or recreational experience more enjoyable for all. James Corner Field Operations has been working on the redesign under close watch by the public and city alike. A revised plan for the Lincoln Road District Masterplan has been released by James Corner Field Operations. 

The classic Miami styling and old-time charm of Lincoln Road do not appear to be lost. The revisions address the side streets, the Lincoln Lane North and South Alleys and redesigned sections of the road. Euclid Oval will now have a children's play area and an amphitheater. A "catwalk-style" fountain will run through the middle and renderings show that it can be turned into an actual catwalk for fashion shows, a great way to bring people and excitement back to Lincoln Road. There will also now be public "outdoor living rooms" featuring shaded recreational areas and areas specifically for table seating to help bring the congestion off of the sidewalks. The future for Lincoln Road appears to be bright as James Corner's plan continues to come together.