Win An Exclusive Tour Of CMC Group's Brickell Flatiron With Ugo Colombo Which Is Being Auctioned Off For Charity

Do you want to spend a day with Ugo Colombo while helping empower young girls through the magic of futbol? Don’t miss your chance to talk shop with Ugo Colombo and receive an exclusive tour of CMC’s Group Brickell Flatiron in support of Goleadoras, a world-wide movement aimed at empowering young girls through the magic of “futbol”. Widely-recognized for creating some of Miami’s most sought-after addresses, including EPIC, Santa Maria, Bristol Towers, this is a rare opportunity to spend a day with one of South Florida’s most respected and successful residential and commercial developers.

“I’ve seen firsthand how being part of a team translates to professional success, which is why I’m proud to support Goleadoras and their work to empower girls in Latin America and beyond through soccer,” said Ugo Colombo, founder of CMC Group. “Soccer teaches patience, perseverance, creativity and discipline, all of which are critical to developing the world’s next generation of young leaders.”

CharityBuzz auction featuring UGO COLOMBO is now live! Visit http://bit.ly/2TPBAui now through December 5, 2018 at 9:34PM EST to place your bid.

Property Donated To Mt. Sinai Medical Center On Hibiscus Island Sells For $11.6 Million

320 S Hibiscus has sold for 11.6 million after the former owners donated the luxurious property to Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Douglas Elliman agents Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon agreed to a very reduced commission to represent the sale and all proceeds and most commissions earned will be donated to the hospital. 320 S Hibiscus Drive was donated to Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation in 2003 via a life estate by the previous owners, who believed in enhancing the well-being of the community by supporting the medical center’s mission. The buyer, who was represented by Natalia Gryczynska of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, plans to develop 2 homes on the site. The property was originally listed for $13,950,000.

Founded in 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center is the largest independent, private, not-for-profit teaching hospital in South Florida. One of the original statutory teaching hospitals in the state of Florida, Mount Sinai is the hospital of choice for those who seek the level of expertise and care that only a teaching hospital can offer. Mount Sinai currently offers ten convenient locations in Miami-Dade County and two cardiology offices in Monroe County.

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Arbor in Coconut Grove Announces Partnership With Miami-Dade's Million Trees Miami Campaign

The 52-residence Arbor, Coconut Grove’s latest boutique condo offering, jointly developed by Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures, announced a partnership with Miami-Dade County’s Million Trees Miami Campaign. Million Trees Miami is a community effort to plant one million trees by 2020 and achieve a 30% tree canopy, which is the national standard for a healthy, urban environment. The program was created by Neat Streets Miami to bring awareness to the social, economic, and environmental benefits that sustainable urban landscapes provide, including enhanced quality of communities and their sustained livability. Arbor is the first residential development to take part in Miami-Dade County’s initiative to plant one million trees by 2020.  

Nick Hamann, Arbor’s lead developer, is a Coconut Grove resident himself and principal with Urban Atlantic Group. He is the first residential developer to participate in the initiative by registering the trees planted at Arbor with the Million Trees Miami campaign. Hamann says, "It’s important that we set a good policy and lead by example. If we all work together, we can find creative solutions to create and maintain a sustainable urban environment for future generations. We hope our partnership will raise awareness and encourage others to join the cause.” 

Dennis C. Moss, Neat Streets Miami Chairman and Miami-Dade County District 9 Commissioner, notes how important tree canopy is “[d]ue to Miami-Dade County’s rapid development and recent devastating storms.” As storms and rising sea levels become more unpredictable due to climate change, trees and other vegetation will be key in helping mitigate the effects of flooding, pollution, and erosion. 

Miami joins other metropolitan cities such as Washington D.C., Charlotte, Los Angeles, and New York City, who have recognized the benefits of similar city-wide tree campaigns. Arbor and Million Trees Miami will also team-up throughout the year to host educational and hands-on tree planting events, with the first slated for May 18, 2018 at Coconut Grove Elementary School. 

Sales for Arbor launched in mid-March 2017 and completion is slated for 2019. Residences start at $799,000. Douglas Elliman is exclusively handling sales for the project. For more information or to get involved, visit http://milliontrees.miamidade.gov/home.asp. 

Article by Katya Demina

Read our PROFILE Exclusive with Nick Hamann of Urban Atlantic Group and Jeremy Waks of Oak Ventures, LLC. discussing Arbor and bringing eco-friendly living to Coconut Grove.

Oleta Partners Announces Free Construction Training Program with CBT College

Despite the high demand for commercial construction in recent years, contractors are coming up short on skilled labor due to an ongoing shortage. The low cost of capital and re-emergence of the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market have made lending easier and enabled liquidity, which has fueled the demand for sustainable developments.  

The lack of vocational training in high schools has led to a skills gap and a smaller number of younger students pursuing careers in construction. Project costs and availability of labor are the two most prominent concerns for builders according to members of the National Association of Home Builders. In anticipating an industry need, Oleta Partners announced its partnership with CBT College to offer free construction training to North Miami Senior High School seniors. Oleta Partners is currently developing the largest project in North Miami’s history, SoL Mia, a premier, master-planned community set on 183 acres of the last undeveloped land in South Florida east of Biscayne Boulevard. 

The program, which will be managed by SoL Mia’s Local Preference Office, officially kicked off on March 5th at an orientation with 20 participating students and their parents, CBT College faculty and staff members, Oleta Partners representatives and City officials. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S, added 210,000 new construction jobs in 2017. This program allows Oleta to support the local community and keep up with industry growth by providing a steady supply of labor and fostering the next generation of qualified construction workers. 

“The creation of workforce development programs allows us to positively impact this community long term,” said LeFrak’s Managing Director of Development & Acquisition, Michael Tillman. “This tailored program will equip students with the right skill sets to prepare them for a future career in construction.” "As an additional resource for students, Oleta Partners will also provide free transportation to and from CBT College."

The training will span seven months, beginning in March, during which time students will complete courses in Building Construction Technology and be introduced to different trades such as carpentry, masonry and plumbing. At least 50 percent of the learning will be hand-ons training geared towards providing real-world experience, taught by experienced faculty in the school’s laboratories. Throughout its five locations in Miami-Dade County, CBT College provides access to career training with a focus on technology and sciences. “We’re thrilled to be working with SoL Mia and supporting these students by giving them a leg up in the early stages of their careers,” said Luis Llerena, CBT College’s Miami Gardens Campus Director.

To reconcile the lack of vocational training and an unskilled workforce in the South Florida market, the private sector has taken the initiative upon itself to tackle this public issue. In order to address the gap on a macroeconomic scale, there would need to be a more balanced technical school curriculum, broader career guidance in schools, and a greater availability of training through apprenticeships. Introducing vocational training into the broader school curriculum and creating partnerships for apprenticeships would improve accessibility to training needed for certification, which is usually at least 2,000 hours. Albeit with good intention, parents and guidance counselors are pushing for academic prowess and college education, instead of adapting to rapidly changing technological changes. This leaves students with only two tiers of career options, while neglecting middle-class skilled jobs. College graduate employment rates are at an all time low, so a degree doesn’t guarantee a job anymore either. 

After successful completion of the construction training program, students would earn 21 college credits and would receive a diploma in Building Construction Technology. With their training and diploma, students will be better prepared for a potential future career in an industry that has potential for high wages, demand, and self-employment.

Article by Katya Demina