Back in 2016, one of Miami’s leading developers shut down two major condo tower projects in response to a slow condo sales cycle. These projects were Related Group’s One Brickell, located at 444 Brickell Avenue, and Auberge Residences & Spa Miami at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard. Each proposed condo development consisted of three towers, for a total of six condo towers and over 2800 proposed residential units. To date, both projects are still in limbo as Related Group continues to keep them on temporary hold, anticipating an improvement in market conditions in the near future. One Brickell, located next to the Brickell Bridge, was originally proposed in 2014 as a complex of three towers, designed by Arquitectonica, with 82, 77, and 57 stories. The project called for a total of 1,400 residential units and 249 hotel rooms, as well as 41,272 square feet of office space, 24,263 square feet of retail, and a parking lot with 1,993 parking spaces. TRG stopped construction on the first tower...

The Brickell neighborhood, and its adjacent Brickell Key, are among Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods for young professionals who want a walkable lifestyle close to where they work and play. But there are some major differences between the two neighborhoods. If you’re trying to decide between moving to Brickell or Brickell Key, here are some points to consider about each location. Lifestyle Miami’s high-powered Brickell neighborhood is known as the “Manhattan of the South.” Brickell is where you go when you want to revel in the urban lifestyle, surrounded by highrise condos and office buildings, and with tons of restaurant and nightlife options on every corner. Brickell Key is a separate island, a tranquil residential enclave right beside the urban hustle-bustle of Brickell. There is only one way in and out of Brickell Key, so it feels like a small village. Brickell Key has quiet streets with speed bumps galore. It has its own markets, including a flower shop, beauty salon...

Miami Beach city planning has always impressed me. Between its protection and maintenance of the coastline and beach amenities, along with a slew of great outdoor spaces and public facilities, South Beach has always been one of Miami’s best-loved places to live. More impressive still is the fact that it just keeps getting better. Currently in the works are two new parks that will serve the South Beach area with 5.8 acres of green space, shady trees, and even more ways to enjoy the outdoorsy, freewheeling SoBe lifestyle. Pride Park While parking in SoBe is still an issue, who wouldn't love to see that parking lot across the street from the Miami Beach Convention Center torn down to make way for a beautiful new park, with fresh new shade trees and more opportunities to get around by using your legs instead of your car? Photo credit: The Next Miami Well, it’s happening, and once again the city manages to marry art and nature into a spectacularly designed outdoor space that...