A developer has proposed a supertall skyscraper in Miami-Dade County. Walter Defortuna, the brother of Fortune International Group’s CEO, wants to move forward with an 81-story building.
Florida YIMBY has learned of two Miami-based projects: one that has finished construction and another that could break ground next year. Here’s what we know.
Optimum Property Management hopes to get approval for a high-rise tower in Miami-Dade County. Plans call for the demolition of a low-rise apartment complex built in 1960. In its place would rise a 50-story building comprising close to 560,000 square feet of new construction.
A new rendering has been revealed for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, a 66-story residential tower at 500 Brickell Key in Miami. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Swire Properties, the rendering offers a hero perspective looking upwards towards the apex of the building, showcasing the architectural and structural details in greater clarity. The design emphasizes the tower’s curved corners and subtle convex profile, contributing to its sleek and modern aesthetic.
Strategic Property Partners LLC (SPP) has announced plans for three new developments within Downtown Tampa’s 56-acre Water Street Tampa (WST) neighborhood. These projects include a residential condominium, an office complex, and an entertainment venue near the Amalie Arena. Slated for an area currently in development north of the 900 and 1000 blocks of East Cumberland Ave, the office and residential towers aim to expand the Water Street corridor. The proposed entertainment hub, north of Amalie Arena between South Morgan Street and South Jefferson Street, plans to house a service hotel, an event parking facility, and diverse entertainment spaces.
