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Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails

Surfside memorial expansion proposal fails commission vote

Development

A proposed zoning change in Surfside that would have designated a piece of the Champlain Towers South collapse site for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="planned memorial" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/07/20/new-surfside-memorial-proposal" data-vars-content-id="440d6ccb-db6d-47c4-9ed9-8e10a15c1563" data-vars-headline="Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/07/20/new-surfside-memorial-proposal" target="_self">planned memorial</a> failed at a commission meeting last night.Why it matters: Family members whose loved ones were among the 98 victims of the collapse have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long demanded a memorial be built" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/06/23/surfside-condo-collapse-memorial" data-vars-content-id="440d6ccb-db6d-47c4-9ed9-8e10a15c1563" data-vars-headline="Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/06/23/surfside-condo-collapse-memorial" target="_self">long demanded a memorial be built</a> on a bigger portion of the site. The new owner of the property, the Dubai-based developer Damac Properties, has expressed concern over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="giving up a large chunk of the land" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/developers-family-discuss-memorial-for-surfside-condo-collapse-victims/2861893/" data-vars-content-id="440d6ccb-db6d-47c4-9ed9-8e10a15c1563" data-vars-headline="Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/developers-family-discuss-memorial-for-surfside-condo-collapse-victims/2861893/" target="_blank">giving up a large chunk of the land</a>.

The site of the Champlain Towers South collapse.

Fate of ancient Tequesta site in hands of Miami preservation board

It could become a condo complex, protected landmark or something in between.

The prehistoric Tequesta site discovered in Brickell could become a condo complex, protected landmark or something in between.Why it matters: Despite a protest from local Native American tribes, a preliminary vote by Miami&#x27;s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board would allow some development at the 2,500-year-old archaeological site that sits at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mouth of the Miami River" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article273943430.html" data-vars-content-id="b1c221be-6e96-4e83-a1f1-76c2684dad7e" data-vars-headline="Fate of ancient Tequesta site in hands of Miami preservation board" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article273943430.html" target="_blank">mouth of the Miami River</a>.

Native American protesters dressed in traditional garments do a performance.

Alonzo Mourning, Matt Rieger building affordable housing for seniors

Their $44 million Tucker Tower project is currently under construction in Miami.

Matthew A. Rieger, president and CEO of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Housing Trust Group" data-vars-click-url="https://htgf.com/" data-vars-content-id="a69bfbaa-056f-47aa-946a-84403ed0fe63" data-vars-headline="Alonzo Mourning, Matt Rieger building affordable housing for seniors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://htgf.com/" target="_blank">Housing Trust Group</a>, is building affordable housing for seniors alongside NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning.Why it matters: Floridians on fixed incomes are struggling to cover skyrocketing housing costs.

Who's building Miami: The developer behind E11even-branded condos

The project would be Miami's first "Vegas-style" residential property, the developer says.

Real Estate

If you love E11even, the 24-hour nightclub, you might really love E11even — the condos.What&#x27;s happening: Real estate firm Property Markets Group (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PMG" data-vars-click-url="https://propertymg.com/" data-vars-content-id="8f623c96-50a1-4881-9563-c08d77e3e368" data-vars-headline="Who&#x27;s building Miami: The developer behind E11even-branded condos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://propertymg.com/" target="_blank">PMG</a>) is developing a pair of downtown towers with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="E11even Partners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.11miami.com/bios#:~:text=Lead%20by%20CEO%20and%20Creator,nightlife%20experience%20across%20the%20country." data-vars-content-id="8f623c96-50a1-4881-9563-c08d77e3e368" data-vars-headline="Who&#x27;s building Miami: The developer behind E11even-branded condos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.11miami.com/bios#:~:text=Lead%20by%20CEO%20and%20Creator,nightlife%20experience%20across%20the%20country." target="_blank">E11even Partners</a>, branded after the Miami hotspot.

Massive Miami Worldcenter project is more than halfway complete

It's the second-largest mixed-use urban development project in the U.S., besides Hudson Yards in New York.

A decade ago, Miami&#x27;s downtown core was rather desolate. Today, a $4 billion project called Miami Worldcenter is rising across 10 city blocks spanning 27 acres. Why it matters: The project is the second-largest mixed-use urban development project in the U.S., besides Hudson Yards in New York.

E11even co-founder Marc Roberts envisions Vegas-style district in Miami

"In three years, nobody's going to recognize Park West. It will be known as District 11."

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&quot;In three years, nobody&#x27;s going to recognize <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Park West" data-vars-click-url="https://e11even.dev/park-west-district/" data-vars-content-id="e25eee38-c960-4293-bcc1-cddc1694cb49" data-vars-headline="E11even co-founder Marc Roberts envisions Vegas-style district in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://e11even.dev/park-west-district/" target="_blank">Park West</a>. It will be known as District 11,&quot; says <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Marc Roberts" data-vars-click-url="https://marcroberts.com/" data-vars-content-id="e25eee38-c960-4293-bcc1-cddc1694cb49" data-vars-headline="E11even co-founder Marc Roberts envisions Vegas-style district in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://marcroberts.com/" target="_blank">Marc Roberts</a>, owner of Miami&#x27;s famous E11even nightclub at 29 NE 11th Street.What&#x27;s happening: Roberts and partners are currently <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="developing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/04/11/e11even-condo-residences-miami" data-vars-content-id="e25eee38-c960-4293-bcc1-cddc1694cb49" data-vars-headline="E11even co-founder Marc Roberts envisions Vegas-style district in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/04/11/e11even-condo-residences-miami" target="_self">developing</a> three towers in the neighborhood with partners, which will be surrounded by a Las Vegas-style entertainment district.

Votes coming for Argentine soccer complex in North Bay Village

Terms should be finalized by the end of this month and voted on Sept. 6.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) proposed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="building and managing" data-vars-click-url="https://northbayvillage-fl.gov/nbv-afa-partnership-proposal/" data-vars-content-id="60303488-48dd-43e2-bea2-8556ad9ed51f" data-vars-headline="Votes coming for Argentine soccer complex in North Bay Village" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://northbayvillage-fl.gov/nbv-afa-partnership-proposal/" target="_blank">building and managing</a> a headquarters and soccer complex on public land in North Bay Village two years ago — and crucial votes will take place in coming weeks.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="North Bay Village" data-vars-click-url="https://northbayvillage-fl.gov/about-us/" data-vars-content-id="60303488-48dd-43e2-bea2-8556ad9ed51f" data-vars-headline="Votes coming for Argentine soccer complex in North Bay Village" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://northbayvillage-fl.gov/about-us/" target="_blank">North Bay Village</a> is a densely built and fast-growing municipality on three man-made islands, and the soccer complex would use its most significant green space.

Owner plans to replace Clevelander Hotel with residential building

40% of the units would be reserved for affordable housing rentals.

The owner of Miami Beach&#x27;s landmark Clevelander Hotel and Bar and adjoining Essex House hotel wants to replace them with a residential project.What&#x27;s happening: Canada-based Jesta Group plans to redevelop the properties, with 40% of units reserved for affordable housing rentals, it announced Thursday.

A rendering shows a man in a suit standing in front of a white building 

Former Miami Herald site sells for $1.225 billion

The site drew nine bids — five of which topped $1 billion.

The long-vacant downtown waterfront site where the Miami Herald headquarters once stood is being bought by SmartCity Miami for $1.225 billion, brokerage Avison Young <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/genting-group-to-sell-prime-downtown-miami-waterfront-property-for-1-225-billion-usd-to-smartcity-miami-llc-301809147.html" data-vars-content-id="0bcd9660-02b5-458c-a5a3-651323721c6b" data-vars-headline="Former Miami Herald site sells for $1.225 billion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/genting-group-to-sell-prime-downtown-miami-waterfront-property-for-1-225-billion-usd-to-smartcity-miami-llc-301809147.html" target="_blank">announced</a> yesterday.Why it matters: The site drew nine bids — five of which topped $1 billion, according to Avison Young managing director Michael T. Fay.

A large boxy building that says Miami Herald beside the water and a bridge

Development 🏗️

Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails

Fate of ancient Tequesta site in hands of Miami preservation board

Alonzo Mourning, Matt Rieger building affordable housing for seniors

Who's building Miami: The developer behind E11even-branded condos