As South Florida’s population continues to grow, so does its affordability challenge. According to Miami Homes For All, the tri-county area currently faces a shortage of 90,181 housing units for households earning below 80 percent of the area median income, estimated at around $75,000 annually.
Developers Related Group and Integra Investments have announced the closing of $527 million in financing for St. Regis Residences, Miami, a highly anticipated residential tower located on the Biscayne Bay waterfront in Miami’s South Brickell neighborhood. The loan, provided by TYKO Capital, marks one of the largest residential construction loans in South Florida’s history.
Construction at The Standard Residences, Midtown Miami, a 12-story pied-à-terre-style building, has reached its topping-off milestone, and window installation has progressed up to the eighth floor. The project previously secured $45.045 million in financing from Bank OZK and has announced two major food and beverage offerings: Solana by Juvia Group on the rooftop and Rosetta Bakery Café & Privato Speakeasy on the ground floor.
Grove Isle’s first new residential development in decades has reached a major milestone as CMC Group, led by developer Ugo Colombo, topped off construction of Vita at Grove Isle, a 65-unit luxury condominium. Situated on the 20-acre private island of Grove Isle, just offshore from Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, the seven-story waterfront development is comprised of three interconnected buildings, forming a unified structure. Vita at Grove Isle is scheduled for completion in late 2025.
Plans for the Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg, a 49-story tower set to become the city’s tallest building, have been significantly revised. The mixed-use luxury condominium tower, to be located at 150 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Petersburg, has undergone a dramatic redesign, now featuring new architectural plans by Miami-based CUBE 3. Initially designed by New York-based SLCE Architects, the changes represent a shift in the project’s vision, with CUBE 3 stepping in to reshape the iconic structure. The project is a joint venture between Miami’s Property Markets Group and the City Center office building owners, including Feldman Equities, City Office REIT, and Tower Realty Partners.
