ZOM Living Opens The First completed Section Of Ludlam Trail Linear Park And Phase 1 Of MiLine Miami Apartments

ZOM Living, one of the nation’s leading developers of multifamily housing, in a joint venture partnership with Mattoni Group, Scout Capital and AEW Capital Management, have announced the completion of the first phase of the transformative development MiLine Miami. Phase one includes the delivery of 338 luxury, mid-rise apartments, 4,600 square feet of retail space featuring a brewery and two restaurants, and 1,300 linear feet of the Ludlam Trail for residents and the broader community to enjoy outdoor recreational activities such as walking, biking and hiking.

With direct access to the Ludlam Trail linear park, MiLine Miami’s first phase is comprised of a six-story, upscale apartment building featuring large-scale art murals and a range of street art throughout the property. The first residents are beginning to move in, with studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment options available ranging from 580 to 1,700 square feet. The residential community’s lifestyle-driven amenities include a pool deck with cabanas and grilling area, Zen courtyard, fire pit, social room, membership-quality fitness center, aqua lounge and coworking spaces.

MiLine Miami will feature other one-of-a-kind amenities, including a local brewery named Thorn by the founders of Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co. that will occupy the retail space. The beer garden will be anchored by two additional restaurants to be announced soon. Residents will benefit from having 50,000 square feet of outdoor amenity space, which includes the walking and biking trail, a dog park, an event lawn, and outdoor public and private plazas perfect for recreation and gatherings.

“ZOM is excited to deliver phase one of our MiLine Miami community, including welcoming Lincoln’s Beard brewery Thorn to the property and delivering the first segment of the Ludlam Trail, which will create an exceptional outdoor pedestrian experience for residents and the surrounding community,” said Kyle Clayton, Senior Vice President of ZOM Living. “Our team is already beginning work on the remaining phases of the project that will expand this section of trail to a full half mile, add another 600 apartments and more amenities to the community.”

The Ludlam Trail is being redeveloped into a beautiful linear park that spans six miles, adorned with colorful, public art. The trail path will connect four parks, three waterways, two Metrorail stations at Dadeland North and South and five schools.

“Our vision has always been to engage and activate the Ludlam Trail and have this project be a catalyst for creating a unique mixed-use neighborhood in Miami,” said Ricardo Caporal, Founder and President of Mattoni Group.

The MiLine Miami community also offers convenient access to Miami’s sights and landmarks with its proximity to the Biltmore Hotel and the University of Miami, plus a variety of dining and entertainment options such as the open-air shopping district Miracle Mile and Shops at Merrick Park.

“The transformative and human-centered nature of this mixed-use development fits well with our strategy to invest in real estate projects positioned for sustained, long-term growth,” said Jess Bissey, Chief Sustainability Officer of AEW Capital Management.

Uniquely designed, the apartment units at MiLine Miami are equipped with a smart home system that allows residents to use voice commands to control the unit’s lighting, see who’s at the front door and let them in, set the home’s temperature and play their favorite tunes – all with the touch of an app. Unit interior finishes include exposed concrete ceiling, quartz counter tops and hard-surface luxury flooring throughout the apartment.

The three-phase, mixed-use development of MiLine Miami spans an 11.4-acre site with a mix of uses that include approximately 975 apartments and 23,000 square feet of retail space. The second phase will comprise 337 apartments including 32 townhome units and is slated to start construction by the end of the year. The third phase will deliver an additional 300 apartments and 18,000 square feet of retail space.

Miami Worldcenter Completes Major Milestones Including 50K SF of Retail And 43-Story Bezel Tower

Miami Worldcenter has announced the completion of Block H, adding to the retail and parking components at the 27-acre project as active vertical development continues on the $4 billion mixed-use development in the heart of Downtown Miami. Block H is composed of 50,000 square feet of prime street-level and rooftop retail space, and a 922-space public parking garage fronting Northeast 7th Street, between Northeast 1st and 2nd Avenues. A portion of the structure’s rooftop is also home to a resort-style amenity deck serving Bezel Miami, a newly delivered 43-story luxury rental tower developed next door by ZOM Living.

As the largest private, urban development underway in Florida, Miami Worldcenter will feature a diverse mix of residential, commercial and hospitality uses complemented by a total of 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment space. The project is being developed by master developers Miami Worldcenter Associates, led by Principal Art Falcone and Managing Partner Nitin Motwani, in partnership with CIM Group.

“When we envisioned Miami Worldcenter more than a decade ago, we pictured a Downtown Miami where people could walk, ride a bike, push a stroller, get on public transportation or drive a car, and as more of our developments continue to deliver, we’re seeing that vision come to life,” said Nitin Motwani, Managing Partner of Miami Worldcenter Associates. “Miami Worldcenter is at the confluence of arts, culture, entertainment, transportation and education, and I believe this is just the beginning of Downtown’s evolution into a fully integrated community.”

Approximately 176,000 square feet of retail space has now been completed at Miami Worldcenter, with another 124,000 square feet remaining under construction and slated to deliver by the end of the year. The development’s enticing lineup of recently announced tenants includes Chicago’s Maple & Ash and etta restaurants, Miami chef Michael Beltran’s Brasserie Laurel and El Vecino, Bowlero, Sephora, and Lucid Motors.

“Each development milestone is an important achievement for Miami Worldcenter and our development team. This is a dynamic, multifaceted project that benefits visually from a variety of architectural styles, interwoven streets, plazas and gathering spaces; creates a connected community and an engaging experience for all,” said Shaul Kuba, Co-Founder and Principal, CIM Group.

Bezel Miami becomes the latest residential development to be completed at Miami Worldcenter, joining other completed towers including the 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter, and the 43-story Caoba luxury apartment building. Coming up, a 351-room citizenM hotel is expected to open at Miami Worldcenter in the Spring. Additionally, construction is now underway at New York-based developer Lalezarian’s 52-story Miami World Tower, which will comprise 550 multifamily apartment units; at Royal Palm Companies’ Legacy Hotel & Residences, a 50-story mixed-use tower with 310 branded residences atop a hotel and 50,000 square feet of medical office space; and at the second phase of Caoba, which will encompass a 40-story tower with 420 multifamily apartments.

Planned residential developments include Kenect, a hospitality-oriented apartment tower with 450 multifamily units by Chicago-based Akara Partners; and The Crosby, a 450-unit turn-key condominium by Related Group and Merrimac Ventures. The Witkoff Group is also planning a three-tower mixed-use project at Miami Worldcenter, which will include up to 2,000 residential units, 550,000 square feet of office space and 50,000 square feet of retail.

Complementing Miami Worldcenter’s open-air retail will be World Square, a 20,000-square-foot public plaza and park. Designed as a central gathering place and outdoor event space, World Square will serve as the heartbeat of the city-within-a-city featuring an abundance of shade trees, works of art by local and international artists, and oversized, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks lined with dining, entertainment, and retail concepts.

Miami Worldcenter occupies ten city blocks within walking distance of Museum Park, home to Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Museum of Science; FTX Arena; the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts; and Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. It is also adjacent to Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, which will soon offer direct train service to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, together with access to Tri-Rail, the Metromover, and the Metrorail, making Miami Worldcenter the largest and most connected transit-oriented development in Florida.

Tech-Enabled Business Travel Firm 'Mint House' Expands To Downtown Miami

At a time when major operators business travel short-term lease extended stay operators such as Lyric and Stay Alfred are shuttering, Mint House, a tech-enabled hotel company for high-end business travelers, is continuing to rapidly expand despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Mint House recently expanded their Miami operation with the addition of a second location in Downtown Miami, Mint House at Muze at Met.  

Mint House at Muze at Met opened on January 13 after the firm acquired 22 units from previous operator Lyric. The acquisition was driven by a high demand of northeasterners looking to escape the cold and corporate travelers across the U.S. having the ability to work remotely. The brand’s first Miami location, Mint House at Caoba posted solid numbers for December 2020 with 91% occupancy and so far has seen 85% occupancy during January 2021. 

Those staying at Mint House at Muze at Met are greeted with the brand’s signature self-sufficient living elements like contactless check in/check out, keyless entry, customized groceries waiting in the refrigerator upon arrival, laundry in unit, and functional at-home working spaces.

Muze at Met was developed by ZOM Living in 2019 and is located at 340 SE 3rd St. Miami.

Stantec Completes Interior Design For Muze at Met In Downtown Miami

Global design and engineering firm Stantec has completed the interior design of the new 43-story residential tower, Muze at Met in downtown Miami. Developed by ZOM Living and managed by ZRS Management, the 391-unit luxury high-rise is part of the Metropolitan Miami mixed-use complex located at 340 SE 3rd Street.

“We made the essence of the interiors come to life by merging urban elements with raw materials,” said Maureen McLaine, interior designer with Stantec’s Miami office. “Sleek metal and bold black accents were blended with stone, wood and leather, creating a natural, sophisticated design concept.”

The use of reclaimed wood, living green walls, and low VOC paints in the common areas signal the project’s adherence to green elements. The lobby is adorned with an undulating light fixture that cascades down to the white marble reception desk. A metal accent running through the dark wood lobby flooring ties the exterior to the interior, while a custom three-dimensional, floor-to-ceiling backlit metal panel screen serves as a focal point near the elevators.

The seventh floor amenity level includes a relaxation lounge with plush white sofas, polished black petrified wood end tables and decorative wooden slabs anchored by lounge rooms with living green walls, complemented by an adjacent two-story high bookmatched Calacatta Italian stone wall across the room. The fitness and wellness center offers a spa, sauna, steam room, yoga room and fully-equipped gym with top-of-the-line Peloton treadmills and TechnoGym fitness equipment.

A floating wooden staircase connects to the eighth-floor amenity deck featuring a clubroom and entertainment area complete with designer lounge furniture, large screen TVs and a billiards table. Surrounded by glass doors and floor-to-ceiling windows, residents can enjoy the pool deck views while experiencing the resort style pool with cabanas, outdoor lounge furniture and wet bar. Large custom art pieces dispersed throughout the amenity levels cohesively tie in with the raw materials and furnishings.In addition, the amenity deck features a 24-hour co-working and business center designed with wooden work pods and a separate conference room with glass doors. Other amenities include an indoor pet salon with grooming and washing stations, and a playground area decorated with custom dog-themed artwork.

Residences at Muze at Met offer studios, one-, two-, three-bedroom units and penthouses, featuring tile flooring throughout, European-style kitchen cabinetry and bathroom fixtures, a chef’s island and stainless steel appliances, including dual zone wine fridges.

The 714,000 SF mixed-use project also includes retail space, four restaurants, and an 18-screen Silver spot cinema.

Luma At Miami Worldcenter Locks Down $143 Million Construction Loan, Groundbreaking Imminent

Luma at Miami Worldcenter has locked down a $143 million construction loan as the developers gear up to break ground on the 43-story tower. The loan was provided by Moinian Capital Partners with a 60% equity piece valued at $23.7 million. The tower is being developed by ZOM Living after the developer acquired the lot from Miami Worldcenter Associates. When complete Luma will feature 434 rental apartments which range from 566 SF to 1,808 SF. The building is designed to take advantage of the waterfront views of Biscayne Bay. Luma will offer over 45,000 SF of amenities including a fitness center, spa with sauna and treatment rooms, speakeasy, dog salon, classroom, residents lounge and a resort-style pool. Luma is expected to be completed in 2021.

Check Out ZOM's Newly Opened Stantec-Designed Solitair In Brickell

ZOM Living's new Stantec-designed Solitair is now open in Brickell after breaking ground in 2015. Solitair is located directly across the street from Brickell City Centre at 86 SW 8th Street. The 50-story tower, which broke ground in 2015, features a design inspired by the Medjool date palm tree. Solitair features 438 residential rental units with luxurious finishes which range from studio, one and two-bedroom layouts with a selection of 2-bedroom penthouse suites. Amenities include a resort style swimming pool on the 50th floor, spa, billiard room, resident's lounge, business center, and a fitness center complete with an outdoor yoga area. The building also brings 6,200 SF of ground floor retail space and 463 parking spaces. Pricing starts at $1,293 /mo. and varies based on availibilty.