The latest proposals for Watson Island’s transformation reveal plans to develop luxury residential towers, hotels, retail, and expansive public spaces, set to appear on Miami’s referendum ballots today. This vision, which has evolved over the years with various project iterations, aims to reimagine the island into a high-end waterfront destination with enhanced public amenities.
In May 2023, Florida YIMBY reported on Sixth&Rio, a multi-million-dollar residential venture in downtown Fort Lauderdale that had recently broken ground. Now, we have an update.
Soon, Michelin-Star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten may be known for more than innovative cuisine: his name could soon be synonymous with luxury residences. Sales have launched for Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences, an upscale high-rise comprising 329 condos, ranging from one-bedroom to four-bedroom floorplans.
A company led by Juan Carlos Mas, a member of the prominent Mas family with stakes in MasTec, has proposed a $500 million mixed-use development on 146.8 acres of county land just west of Miami Gardens at 20000 Northwest 47th Avenue. The project is planned to include workforce housing, retail, a hotel, warehouses, and recreational sports facilities. The Miami-Dade County Commission is set to review the transfer of the land lease from 13 Pista LLC to Mas’ entity, Landmark QOZB Construction LLC, on November 6, according to the South Florida Business Journal.
A partnership between JDS Development, led by Michael Stern, and entrepreneur Gianluca Vacchi has announced plans for a 420-foot luxury condominium tower at 1250 West Avenue in South Beach. Designed by Kobi Karp, the proposed tower aims to replace an existing 286-unit building currently allowing short-term rentals. Unlike the current structure, the new development will prohibit short-term rentals and offer 100 long-term residential units, each with spacious interiors over 2,000 square feet.
