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.
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
Arbor in Coconut Grove Relocates Sales Gallery As Construction Prepares For Vertical Rise & Sales Pass 50%
Sales have passed 50% as construction crews prepare to go vertical at Arbor Coconut Grove, where developers Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures have announced a new sales gallery location at 3162 Commodore Plaza.
Sales have passed 50% as construction crews prepare to go vertical at Arbor Coconut Grove, where developers Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures have announced a new sales gallery location at 3162 Commodore Plaza, just blocks from Arbor’s future site. Arbor is inspired by the tree-shaded canopy of the historic surrounding neighborhood, geared toward end-users, particularly those with active lifestyles looking to live within walking distance of area restaurants, recreational facilities and top-rated schools.
“We are excited to reach this next milestone as we come one step closer to delivering Arbor to the community,” said lead developer Nick Hamann, a Coconut Grove resident and Principal with Urban Atlantic Group. “Our buyers are end-users who appreciate the essence of the Grove lifestyle and are looking forward to being long-term members of this vibrant community. We continue to receive a strong response, demonstrating a demand in the market for a mid-scale product that allows residents to connect in a livable space where they can get to know each other.”
“We are excited to reach this next phase of development as construction progresses at Arbor and are looking forward to delivering this special home site that will serve the community for generations to come,” said Jeremy Waks, Principal of Oak Ventures.
The boutique condominium building is an eco-living inspired development that will rise 5-stories and feature 52 units. The building is being designed by Behar Font & Partners with interiors by Samuel Amoia and landscape design by Witkin Hults and Tyler Nielsen. Residences will come in 2 and 3 bedroom layouts and range from 1,474 SF to 2,257 SF and will come delivered with porcelain wood-grain floors and top-of-the-line appliances. Duplex loft and townhome style residences will feature 20' ceilings while the rest of the units will get 10' ceilings. There will also be 4 penthouses with private balconies.
Amenities are designed to complement a well-balanced lifestyle, maximize indoor-outdoor living, and encourage engagement among residents. Amenities include a bicycle share program with an accompanying concierge, a Yoga and Pilates deck, rooftop terrace and outdoor cinema, electric car charging stations, pet walk, hot/ cold delivery storage, and a “backyard” amenity deck with social spaces, a lush courtyard and lap and splash pools.
Units start at $799,000 targeting families that have been priced out of the Coconut Grove market but still want to live in the residential community. Urban Atlantic Group is headed up by Nick Hamann and Oak Ventures by Jeremy Waks. Sales launched in mid-March 2017, overseen by Douglas Elliman as the exclusive sales broker for the project. Completion is expected by early 2019.
Check-out PROFILEmiami's coverage of Arbor Coconut Grove's November 2017 ground breaking
Construction Update: Arbor Breaks Ground in Downtown Coconut Grove
Arbor has officially broken ground in Coconut Grove after they demolished most of the existing structure that previously stood on the property located at 3034 Oak Ave. Arbor is being developed by Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures, LLC. Arbor. The condominium building is an eco-living inspired development that will rise 5-stories and feature 52 units.
Arbor has officially broken ground in Coconut Grove after they demolished most of the existing structure that previously stood on the property located at 3034 Oak Ave. Arbor is being developed by Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures, LLC. Arbor. The boutique condomoinium building is an eco-living inspired development that will rise 5-stories and feature 52 units. The building is being designed by Behar Font & Partners with with interiors by Samauel Amoia and landscape design by Witkin Hults and Tyler Nielsen. Units will come in 2 and 3 bedroom layouts and range from 1,400 SF to 2,000 SF and will come delivered with tile floors and top-of-the-line appliances. Duplex loft and townhome style units will feature 20' ceilings while the rest of the units will get 10' ceilings. There will also be 4 penthouses with private balconies. Amenities include a courtyard pool deck with pool and grilling areas along with a "bicycle concept," which will allow residents to store, share and service their bikes. Units start at $799,000 targeting families that have been priced out of the Coconut Grove market but still want to live in the residential community. Urban Atlantic Group is headed up by Nick Hamann and Oak Ventures by Jeremy Waks. Sales will be overseen by Douglass Elliman as the exclusive sales broker for the project. The sales gallery just opened and the developers already expect to deliver the project in Fall 2018.
PROFILE Exclusive: Bringing Eco-Friendly Living to Coconut Grove at Arbor
PROFILEmiami had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with Nick Hamann of Urban Atlantic Group and Jeremy Waks of Oak Ventures, LLC. to discuss their new development shaking-up Coconut Grove, Arbor. Arbor is an eco-living inspired development that will rise 5-stories and feature 52 units. The building is being designed by Behar Font & Partners with with interiors by Smauel Amoia andlandscape design by Witkin Hults and Tyler Nielsen. Units will come in 2 and 3 bedroom layouts and range from 1,400 SF to 2,000 SF. Find out how they used the lush landscape of Coconut Grove to bring family friendly and ecologically friendly, green living to the historic neighborhood.
NH - Nick Hamann (Urban Atlantic Group, Managing Principal)
JW - Jeremy Waks (Oak Ventures, LLC., Principal)
PM: Arbor seems to bring a truly Coconut Grove vibe. Where did the idea and concept come from?
NH: Jeremy and I are Miami natives and we share a tremendous appreciation for Coconut Grove, its historic roots and unique offerings. We have specifically drawn inspiration from these hallmarks to build something that pays homage to the social threads of the neighborhood, its ‘green’ composition and community-centered attributes.
JW: Our vision has been to create large, house-like residences that capitalize on wide views, special amenities and walkable access to restaurants, recreational spaces, and top-rated schools – essentially, the quintessential home-sites for long-term members of this vibrant community.
PM: What makes Arbor so unique? What sets it apart from some of the other great new buildings that have been built in Coconut Grove recently?
NH: What sets us apart is our strong emphasis on livability and sense of place, a place where you can get to know your neighbors. Arbor is a midscale building with 52 residences, which we recently have not seen in Coconut Grove. This scale allows us to focus on the elements, design, and facilities that connect residents in a livable space and where they can get to know each other.
JW: Our amenities, which are geared toward end-users that enjoy an active lifestyle and sense of community, are specifically designed to feel more like an extension of your living space, rather than an offering that is underutilized. Throughout the building, we’ve focused on creating spaces that encourage residents to engage with each other and the surrounding neighborhood.
For example, our bike share program, which offers residents 24-7 access to bikes and provides an additional option for getting around the neighborhood. Our lobby will also be active and inviting. Also, our pet-walk, rooftop terrace, outdoor cinema, Yoga & Pilates deck, and backyard-like amenity deck (which features a landscaped courtyard, outdoor summer kitchens, social spaces and seating, a lap pool, and water fountain) are all designed to encourage engagement, livability, and to complement a well-balanced lifestyle and maximize indoor-outdoor living.
PM: What is the best feature that residents will enjoy? When they move into Arbor, what sets the residences apart from the other buildings? What makes Arbor a great place to live?
NH: The best feature about Arbor is that it feels like a large home. It’s a place where you can live in a condominium residence that offers family-friendly living spaces -- large open floorplans, high ceilings, and chef-style kitchens – with neighborhood-like qualities and amenities that are an extension of your livable space.
PM: Arbor is an eco-living inspired residences; can you explain what that means and what makes it eco-friendly?
JW: The environment is a passion. Arbor’s design is inspired by the tree-shaded setting of the surrounding neighborhood, carefully pulling the outdoors in through floor-to-ceiling windows and private gardens. There will be ample green space and landscaping throughout the property, including many trees that will provide plenty of shade and add to the property’s overall ambiance.
Our residences are equipped with energy efficient appliances. Our electric car charging stations and bike share program provide a green alternative to transportation. We will also be incorporating recycling throughout the building and using some recycled building materials during construction. Our irrigation system will be eco-friendly and conserve water. We are also exploring the use of solar energy to power some of our common areas and reduce the building’s energy consumption, and are seeking to obtain a green building certificate.
PM: What was one difficulty that you ran into or what was one of the hardest obstacles to overcome to help bring Arbor to reality?
NH: We haven’t run into any unusual challenges. All of our buyers are end-users that really care about the space, and we’ve worked closely with each of them to deliver a unit that they can call home. It’s exciting to see that they are designing their spaces to be specifically conducive to their lifestyles, in both the short- and long-term, and not simply just an investment. However, this adds a certain level of complexity to the building and design process.
PM: What do you think of the recent new developments in Coconut Grove and the new energy they have brought to the neighborhood?
NH: Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s oldest and most diverse neighborhoods, known for its verdant parks, bayside walks, and year-round festivals. The new developments are an improvement to the neighborhood, have brought positive attention to the Grove, and placed it at the forefront of many conversations. The area’s revitalization in general has helped educate people on the neighborhood’s historic roots and unique offerings, which is attracting younger families seeking to take advantage of the area’s great public spaces and parks.
PM: Where do you see Coconut Grove's place in Miami in the next 5 to 10 years?
NH: Coconut Grove will continue to strengthen its position as a balanced community where people can live, work and play. It is becoming more of a complete neighborhood with irreplaceable elements.
JW: The revitalization, increased development and growing business community will continue to make the Grove a desirable location for young professionals, young families and empty-nesters seeking an alternative to high density neighborhoods, such as downtown and Brickell, and a true walkable community. You cannot replicate the historic aspects of the Grove, which is what makes this community so unique.
About Urban Atlantic Group:
Urban Atlantic Group is a real estate development and investment company focused on creating value in urban neighborhoods including repositioning and development of urban core residential, retail and office properties. Urban Atlantic Group believes value maximization is achieved through a combination of core and opportunistic strategic investments in key underserved urban submarkets. UAG is led by founders Nick Hamann as well as Daniel Buraglia. Prior to founding UAG, Nick Hamann worked as Southeast Region Assistant Development Director for the New York-based Rockefeller Group Development Corporation.
About Oak Ventures, LLC.:
Oak Ventures is a Florida based real estate development firm led by Jeremy Waks. He has developed Heathrow Lounge and Treehouse, which brought world-class artists to Miami. Waks aims to construct the cultures around his development to ensure that a new concept seamlessly ties itself to the neighboring community. Waks is also the co-founder of Debris Free Oceans, a non-profit which produces educational programs for teachers and children to host beach cleanup event and raise awareness for the negative effects of pollution of marine life.
Arbor, Coconut Grove's Newest Boutique Condo Project Releases New Renderings
Arbor, Coconut Grove's newest boutique condo development from Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures, has released new renderings. The newly released renderings of Arbor include a kitchen and master bath, as well as a shot of the northeast corner of the building. As illustrated within the images, interior designs by Samuel Amoia and architectural designs by Behar Font & Partners are inspired by the tree-shaded setting of the project’s historic Coconut Grove surrounding, mindfully pulling the outdoors in through full-length windows, private gardens and sizable living areas.
“The images we’re unveiling further demonstrate that Arbor goes well beyond the norm of a standard development…a project crafted with a strong emphasis on livability and a sense of place,” said Nick Hamann, a Miami native, Coconut Grove resident and Principal with Urban Atlantic Group. “Our vision has been to create large, house-like residences that capitalize on wide views, special amenities and walkable access to area hot-spots and recreational facilities – essentially, the quintessential home-sites for long-term members of this vibrant community.”
“Having grown up in South Florida, Nick and I have always had a tremendous appreciation for Coconut Grove, its longstanding roots and multitude of unique offerings,” said Jeremy Waks, Principal of Oak Ventures, who also hails from Miami. “We have specifically drawn inspiration from these hallmarks to build something that pays homage to the social threads of the neighborhood, its ‘green’ composition and community-centered attributes.”
Arbor is an eco-living inspired development that will rise 5-stories and feature 52 units. The building is being designed by Behar Font & Partners with landscape design by Witkin Hults and Tyler Nielsen. Units will come in 2 and 3 bedroom layouts finished ranging from 1,400 SF to 2,000 SF and will come delivered with porcelain woodgrain floors and top-of-the-line appliances. Units will also feature glass walls, high ceilings and large family-style living spaces. Duplex loft and townhome style units will feature 20' ceilings while flat units will get 10' ceilings. There will also be 4 penthouses with private terraces. Amenities include a courtyard pool deck with pool and grilling areas along with a "bicycle concept" described by Nick Hamann of Urban Atlantic Group, which will allow residents to store, share and service their bikes. Units start at $799,000 targeting families that have been priced out of the Coconut Grove market but still want to live in the residential community. Urban Atlantic Group is headed up by Nick Hamann and Oak Ventures by Jeremy Waks. Sales will be overseen by Douglass Elliman as the exclusive sales broker for the project. The sales gallery just opened and the developers are expecting to break-ground in July and plan to deliver the units to buyers in fall of 2018. Check-out our original feature on the project from February 2017.
Arbor Coconut Grove, A 52-Unit Boutique Condo Development, Coming to Downtown Coconut Grove
There is a new boutique condo development currently in prelaunch phase coming to Downtown Coconut Grove. Arbor Coconut Grove will be a 5-story, 52-unit condo development located directly behind CocoWalk. Arbor will be developed by Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures and designed by Behar Font & Partners with landscape design by Witkin Hults. Units will come in 2 and 3 bedroom layouts finished raning from 1,400 SF to 2,000 SF. Units will come delivered with tile floors and top-of-the-line appliances. Duplex loft and townhome style units will feature 20' ceilings while the rest of the units will get 10' ceilings. There will also be 4 penthouses with private balconies. Amenities include a courtyard pool deck with pool and grilling areas along with a "bicycle concept" described by Nick Hamann of Urban Atlantic Group, which will allow residents to store, share and service their bikes. Units start at $799,000 targeting families that have been priced out of the Coconut Grove market but still want to live in the residential community. Urban Atlantic Group is headed up by Nick Hamann and Oak Ventures by Jeremy Waks. Sales will be overseen by Douglass Elliman as the exclusive sales broker for the project. The sales gallery just opened and the developers already expect to deliver the project in Fall 2018.
Mast Capital and BH Group have announced Raffles Residences Coconut Grove, the brand’s first standalone residential development, with 35 homes from $4.5 million and architecture by Brandon Haw.