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A joint venture comprised of two Chicago-based real estate firms has gained administrative site plan approval for its newest luxury apartment tower, Brickell Starlite in Miami, Fla. Real estate development and construction firm Focus and property and asset management firm Group Fox have secured approval for the thirty-nine (39) story tower.

According to the developer, the project will feature a diverse mix of units supported by an extensive amenity package. "The tower, designed by world-renowned architecture firm Gensler, features a curved concrete and glass facade and offers sweeping views of the Miami river and skyline from the upper floors. The community will offer a mix of luxury apartments ranging from studio to three bedrooms, artfully appointed for Miami's design minded members. Best in class amenities include first floor retail, co-working space, fitness studios, indoor and outdoor lounges, rooftop pools and more."

Now fully zoned and ready for groundbreaking, the 517-unit high-rise will be located in the heart of the Brickell neighborhood. The development will be situated within walking distance of the Brickell Metrorail station linking Miami's Brightline, Tri-Rail, Metrorail and Metromover public transit systems, ensuring future residents have easy South Florida access.

A vehicular and pedestrian paseo connecting 7th and 8th Streets at the base of Brickell Starlite has also been proposed by the developers. The proposal was advanced in conjunction with the design team, featuring architect Gensler. The objective is to establish a hard corner to benefit retailers at the building's base and traffic patters in the area.

"In addition to offering easy walkability to the Brickell City Center and rapid transit options, including Metrorail, the developer worked with the county to receive approval for a design that enables vehicular access to both 7th and 8th Streets, ensuring quick, less than 1/6th of a mile access to I-95 offramps, bypassing Brickell gridlock," Lentz said.

In a prepared statement, a Cushman & Wakefield official noted that the most recent multifamily deliveries in Brickell date back to 2019 and 2021. In addition, Brickell Starlite is among a very few high-rise luxury multifamily developments now being constructed in the neighborhood. Last year, apartments in Miami averaged some 20 renters vying for each unoccupied residence. The rental market in Miami and in its Brickell neighborhood in particular is being propelled by a strong economy, favorable tax basis and broader national migration trends.

The densification of West Brickell continues as Chicago-based Focus Development prepares to break ground on its first Miami project. Located at 128 SW 7th Street, the development, called Miami Starlite, will bring new multifamily residences and retail to a narrow site in the heart of Miami. The parcel was purchased by Focus Development in late 2022 for $28 million and has been the subject of redevelopment proposals for years.

Planned atop the former, now-demolished Starlite Motel, the project is moving through permitting after receiving building plan approval from Miami-Dade officials about a year ago. Targeted for completion in 2028, the Gensler-designed tower aims to meet strong demand amid limited supply in the Brickell submarket.

According to the final approved plans, the tower will reach 413 FT at the amenity level on the 39th floor, with its highest architectural point topping out at 423 FT. The development will include 517 residential units, 487 off-street parking spaces, 6 on-street spaces, and 130 bicycle parking spaces. The ground floor will feature a lobby along with nearly 8,000 SF of retail space.

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