In Edgewater, the owner of a property has submitted plans to build a residential project called Paraiso Place.
Since the project is large-scale, it will need to be reviewed by Miami’s Urban Development Review Board. A hearing before the board is scheduled for November 20. Here are the details that have been submitted for review:
Project
The tower will rise 32 stories, or 373 feet above ground.
It will include 279 residential units. A letter from the applicant hints they will be rental apartments.
A parking garage will include about 300 spaces, which is below what is required by zoning. A waiver for 30% reduction in zoning requirements is being requested.
At the ground floor, there will be 4,063 square feet of retail space.
Urban experience
The developer says that Paraiso Place ” brings a conscious approach to scale, urbanism and connectivity of people to place.”
A pedestrian promenade will be built along NE 31st Street as part of the project, including landscaping and street furniture, in a design that will encourage pedestrians to walk from Biscayne Boulevard to the Paraiso District.
The facade will be lined with residential units on the north side.
A parking garage will have a metal louver screen covered in geometric artwork by Miami-born artist Johnny Robles, with a design that is reminiscent of a sunset.
Owner and Development Team
The owner is Metro Edgwater LLC, managed by Carlos Ortiz. A letter from his attorney states that he is based in Miami and has 27 years of real estate experience in Colombia and the US, participating in the construction over 3,600 residential units, mostly in urban core neighborhoods.
The lead architect is Pablo Burgos of Burgos Lanza Architects & Planners. Landscape architecture is by James Socash, and Fortis Design + Build led by Principal David Polinsky is also part of the team.
Location
The Project Site is directly to the west of Gran Paraiso Residences.
Several parcels totaling 1.92 Acres have been assembled at 433-449 NE 30th Terrace and 430-452 NE 31 st Street. One building on the site will be demolished, while another will remain.
