Ken Griffin seeks approval for Florida's tallest building

The big picture: Griffin, who moved his financial empire to Miami from Chicago in 2022, has become a prominent figure reshaping South Florida and the state.

Zoom in: The developer is seeking a special exception that would allow for a mixed-use building to be located closer to the Biscayne Bay shoreline than code allows, the outlet reported.

• The FAA in July approved the design.

The intrigue: Along with the request, Griffin offered a $3 million donation for stormwater drainage and other traffic improvements, per the outlet.

Zoom out: The project, submitted to the county in August, is located at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive.

• It will span roughly 2 million square feet.
• The upper floors will occupy approximately 413,000 square feet for a 212-room hotel, spa, conference room and event space.
• About 23,500 square feet will be slated for restaurant and/or retail space.

What we're watching: County staff recommended that commissioners approve the project.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that the tower would have 54 stories (not 58).