Posts filed under 'CBD: Overtown'
The New Landlord of Parkwest
Under normal circumstances, Falcone’s plans for Parkwest would be astounding, but in Miami, normal circumstances are hard to come by. There are other projects that resemble Falcone’s vision for a city-within-a-city nearby: CitiSquare, Omni, and Midtown. In fact, his vision is simply the latest of Miami’s mega projects. This does not change the fact that his vision is unprecedented in scale and scope…
Continue Reading November 6, 2007
I have spent a considerable amount of time evaluating Parkwest’s prospects. Its location in the heart of the CBD, proximity to the proposed Museum Park, new ultra-luxurious condos, among other things, makes the neighborhood an important piece of Miami’s urban puzzle. Boca Raton builder Art Falcone, the latest billionaire in the Miami development mix, has, according to the latest Herald article…
Continue Reading November 5, 2007
Image: The empty gap between Parkwest’s towers on the right and the Financial District to the left (Firefox users right click to view larger image).
In 2005, the Parkwest side was flat. Today, four towers are jutting into the sky. Most skyscraper enthusiasts have been envisioning this “Parkwest Wall” since the towers were announced, but now that they are a reality, there is a pronounced gap between Everglades on the Bay and Marina Blue…
Continue Reading September 10, 2007
Continued from Part II of Under Utilization in the CBD
Historic but not Designated
In the last Under-Utilization post I discussed buildings that are designated as historic by the HEPB and the set of eight criteria used to officially distinguish them. It was noted that there are a few examples of impressive and well-known antiquated buildings that are not officially designated historic. In considering these un-designated but old structures, I will only refer to those that either are being well utilized or demonstrate favorable utilization/restoration conditions. Let’s consider some of them.
Continue Reading July 17, 2007
Image: A scenic N.W. 1st Avenue with the Miami Arena to the right
Visionary Mode
It never fails. Every time I am in the vicinity of N.W. 1st Avenue and the old Miami Arena, visionary mode kicks in. Visionary mode, by the way, is when an area’s potential is blindingly bright, despite its existing blighted state. This little section of the CBD is located, more or less, where Overtown meets Parkwest.
Here are 10 11 reasons why I like it:
Continue Reading July 5, 2007
Are vacancies keeping you down?
Continue Reading July 3, 2007
Image: The Related Group’s Loft II (left) and the historic Congress Building (right)
Continued from Part I
Historic Designations
Since the CBD is filled with antiquated structures, there are many that stand no hope of restoration and rehabilitation, but there are some examples of historic buildings with potential for adaptive reuse. I’ll defer to Chapter 23 of the City Code, which sets forth a set of 8 criteria for the designation of a historic structure/site worthy of preservation:
Continue Reading July 2, 2007
The construction of Logik, a two phase Class A office tower project (I.C.E. Development), in the often overlooked Overtown area signals a positive stride in Miami’s office market and the urban core’s evolution. As it stands, Overtown represents an entire under utilized segment of the core. Park West is rising to the east, the CBD is busting at the seams to the south, and the M&E is seeing quite a bit of activity to the north. The well-designed Logik will help to fill in the Overtown development gap with Class A office. Construction is set to begin this year. The towers are slated for completion some time in 2009. Office condos start at the $300’s.
Logik specs:
- 31 floors (352 ft. height)
- 700,000 total sq. feet
- 130,000 sq. ft. for office tower suites
- retail component
June 12, 2007
According to Riptide 2.0 (The Miami New Times blog), Museum Park plans (Miami Art Museum and Museum of Science and Planetarium)are getting complicated by diverging viewpoints. At Wednesday’s public meeting in the PAC, a group called Neighborhoods United claimed that the plan did not include enough open park space. This was reiterated by several people in the crowd, including a group called Citizens Against Everything Bad. Some concern was based in part on an initiative that was voted on by City residents in 1974 that would ensure green space at Bicentennial Park.
Continue Reading March 22, 2007
Data can be misleading at times, whether it is in this case will soon be determined. I have employed the use of bar graphs that are designed to visually represent new building density in three neighborhoods, which will be the subject of this analysis: Brickell Village, CBD, and Uptown. According to the bar graphs (scroll down to view all), the current CBD seems to be in for an uphill battle, especially versus Brickell Village. BV has more new development taking place. The neighborhood’s newest buildings are going to be averaging the mid-500ft. level in height. There will be 7 buildings at, near, or above 800 feet in height. To put that in perspective, the once city’s tallest Wachovia tower is shorter than all of them. Already, the city’s current tallest, the Four Seasons is in Brickell Village. Density is spreading west from Brickell Avenue towards South Miami Avenue and west along the Miami River. There are impediments to the growth, however.
Continue Reading October 31, 2006
We know what Overtown is, but what is Park West? Where is this new neighborhood, or should I say concept? I say concept, because today Park West is nothing like it will be in, say, 5 years. It will be a thriving urban community that will be home to some extremely wealthy residents. To put it simply, Park West is the area directly to the west of what is now called Bicentennial Park. I say now because in the future it is supposed to be called Museum Park. You know, the world-class park and home to three museums. The project is still an idea without full funding, but many are saying that the project’s outcome is certain to be positive. Let’s hope so. The 10 Museum Park developers are betting on it.
Continue Reading October 23, 2006
Central Business District:
Empire World Towers I 110 floors 1124ft Residential—Proposed
Empire World Towers II 110 floors 1124ft Hotel/Residential—Proposed
600 Biscayne 62 floors 649ft Residential—Proposed (Park West)
Met 1 40 floors 400ft Residential—Construction
Met 2 40 floors 400ft Residential—Approved
Met 3 74 floors 866ft Residential—Approved
Paramount Park 68 floors 756ft Residential/Hotel—Approved (Park West)
Lynx 75 floors 745ft Office/Hotel/Residential—Proposed
900 Biscayne 63 floors 740ft Residential—Construction (PArk West)
Marquis 63 floors 679ft Residential/Hotel—Approved (Park West)
Marquis West 41 floors 496ft Residential—Proposed (Park West)
330 Biscayne 56 floors 659ft Residential—Proposed
Marina Blue 57 floors 615ft Residential—Construction (Park West)
Dupont Plaza 60 floors 609ft Residential/Hotel—Construction
Dupont Plaza II 60 floors 609ft Residential—Construction
50 Biscayne 55 floors 554ft Residential—Approved
Everglades 49 floors 538ft Residential—Approved
Everglades 49 floors 538ft Residential—Approved
Island Gardens 48 floors 535ft Hotel/Residential—Approved
10 Museum Park 48 floors 528ft Residential—Construction (Park West)
Riverfront West 1 630ft Residential—Approved
Riverfront West 2 533ft Residential—Approved
Riverfront West 3 512ft Residential—Approved
Riverfront West 4 384ft Office—Approved
Riverfront East 1 601ft Residential—Approved
Riverfront East 2 501ft Residential—Approved
Riverfront East 3 500ft Residential—Approved
One Miami I 45 floors 480ft Residential—Construction
One Miami II 44 floors 460ft Residential—Construction
The Loft 23 floors 274ft Residential—Construction
Loft II 35 floors 433ft Residential—Construction
City of Miami Development 33 floors 357ft Residential/Parking—Approved
1001 Center 27 floors Office—Approved
Mirasol 24 floors 255ft Residential—Proposed
NeoLofts 21 floors Residential—Completed 2004
U.S. Courthouse 14 floors Office—Construction
Chanticleer 21 floors 196ft Residential/Office—Proposed
Riverview Square 8 floors 136ft Office—Completed 2005
Transit Village 17 floors Office—Construction
Galardi South 10 floors Retail/Nightclub—Proposed
City View 41 floors 418ft Residential/Parking—Approved
The Promenade
Downtown Overtown
Crosswinds 1,000 units
Civic Center:
Seybold Pointe 11 floors Residential—Completed 2005
Riverside 18 floors 190ft Residential—Proposed
Terrazas Park 20 floors Residential—Approved
Terrazas River 27 floors Residential—Approved
Miami Rivertown 35 floors 368ft Residential—Approved
Riverhouse 25 floors 299ft Residential—Approved
Brisas Del Rio 20 floors 247ft Residential—Approved
1690 North River 22 floors 240ft Residential/Office—Approved
Hidden Harbor 20 floors 200ft Residential—Proposed
Urban River 19 floors 197ft Residential—Proposed
Urban River II 19 floors 197ft Residential—Proposed
Miami River 16 floors 178ft Residential—Proposed
Wagner Place 17 floors 174ft Residential—Proposed
Miami CityView 13 floors 149ft Residential—Approved
Tuscan Place 13 floors 130ft Residential—Approved
Coastal I 12 floors 120ft Residential—Proposed
Coastal II 12 floors 120ft Residential—Proposed
North Riverview 10 floors 109ft Residential—Proposed
Amber Garden 10 floors 100ft Residential—Approved
The Grove:
Mercy Hosp. 33 floors 389ft Residential—Proposed
Grovenor 33 floors 341ft Residential—Construction
Gateway to the Grove 12 floors Residential—Approved
Airport:
River Rapids 1 17 floors 200ft Residential—Proposed
River Rapids 2 17 floors 200ft Residential—Proposed
River Rapids 3 17 floors 200ft Residential—Proposed
River Rapids 4 17 floors 200ft Residential—Proposed
River Rapids 5 17 floors 200ft Residential—Proposed
Blue Lagoon 17 floors 215ft Residential—Proposed (7 towers)
Mediterranean Tower, 15 floors, Lejenue Rd and n.w. 2 nd st., airport area.
Little Havana:
Capital Place 19 floors 181ft Residential/Office—Proposed
Capiro Tower 15 floors 150ft Residential—Approved
1377 Condo 15 floors 149ft Residential—Approved
VOA 12 floors 132ft Office—Proposed
Palma 14 floors 124ft Residential—Approved
Latin Q Tower 14 floors 122ft Residential—Approved
Ehden Place 13 floors 121ft Residential—Proposed
1800 Club 14 floors 120ft Residential—Approved
Nuevo Centro 11 floors 117ft Residential—Approved
San Lorenzo 10 floors 110ft Residential—Approved
Brickell West 10 floors 105ft Residential—Approved
216 SW 12 AVE 8 floors 100ft Residential—Approved
Brickell Vista 17 floors Residential—Construction
Douglas Place 14 floors Residential—Construction
Diamond 10 floors Residential—Proposed
Altos De Miami, 16 floor condo tower, Flagler st. and 22nd Ave
Capital Place 17 floors 167ft Residential—Proposed
World Crystal 12 floors 150ft Residential—Proposed
October 22, 2006
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