Miami’s skyline is a testament to its ever-evolving narrative, each tower a chapter in the city’s vibrant history. And now, a new landmark joins the ranks, marking not just another building but a new beginning for Allapattah. The Julia Residences, standing tall at 14 stories, has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first residents into a world of luxury and convenience.
Developed by Lissette Calderon’s visionary Neology Life Development Group, The Julia Residences represents a $100 million investment in the heart of Miami. With 323 meticulously crafted units and 13,000 square feet of street-level retail space, this towering marvel promises to redefine urban living in the Allapattah district.
Inspired by the legacy of Julia Tuttle, the city’s founding mother and businesswoman, every aspect of The Julia Residences pays homage to her vision and tenacity.
Day one saw 25 eager residents call The Julia home, marking the beginning of a vibrant community that promises too flourish with each passing day.
Behind every great building lies a team of dedicated professionals, and The Julia Residences is no exception. Spearheaded by JAXI Builders, Inc. as the general contractor, with Behar Font Architects lending their expertise in design, and designBAR crafting interiors that blend elegance with functionality. Meanwhile, Witkin Hultz Design has masterfully curated the outdoor spaces, creating lush green retreats amidst the urban landscape.
Strategically located within walking distance of a Metrorail Station and just blocks away from Jackson Memorial Hospital, The Julia Residences offers unparalleled connectivity and convenience. It’s not just a place to live; it’s a gateway to everything Miami has to offer.
But Neology Life Development Group’s vision extends far beyond The Julia. With the impending completion of Fourteen Allapattah Residences slated for Q3 of 2024, the developer is set to further redefine the district’s skyline. With a portfolio boasting over 1,000 apartments recently built or under construction in Miami’s urban core, and plans for an additional 1,600 units in the pipeline.
Civica Center Phase II Receives FAA Approval
Civica Center Phase II, a 27-story residential skyscraper planned for construction at 1050 Northwest 14th Street in Miami’s Allapattah district, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval. The project is being developed by Boston-based The Congress Group and Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC. Kimley-Horn is the civil engineer and landscape architect for the 301-foot-tall building that was created by CUBE3 Architects.
The structure will be able to rise 310 feet above mean sea level or 301 feet above ground level thanks to the building permissions that were acquired. The FAA claims that, under certain circumstances, the planned structure won’t violate obstruction rules and won’t be dangerous for air navigation.
The Civica Center Phase II designs, which were initially intended to be a 22-story office tower, underwent significant revisions after being submitted to Miami’s Urban Development Review Board in December 2022. The original plan was for an office tower with a generous 731,472 square feet of space to be built in place of an existing surface-level parking lot behind the first phase. But the developers adjusted their strategy in reaction to market developments and Miami’s rising demand for residential real estate.
According to the updated Civica Center Phase II plans, there will be 342 residential units, with floor designs ranging from small studio apartments to roomy two-bedroom homes with 552 to 1,240 square feet. Additionally, the construction will include seven parking levels with room for up to 584 vehicles. The design of the 27-story tower features a tasteful blending of white stucco, glass, and architectural components embellished with striking gold alucobond panels. The location of the site is convenient; it is bounded to the north by Northwest 14th Street, to the south by State Road 836, to the east by Northwest 10th Avenue, and to the west by Northwest Highland Road.
Long Ignored, Miami’s Allapattah is Being Rediscovered
Photo by Phillip Pessar.
Between Wynwood and the airport, long term real estate investoros and businesses from a variety of commercial and creative industries, including many shifting out of Wynwood and into fresher pastures, are discovering the richness and potential of Allapattah. Yes, Allapattah, one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods, which for as long as this Miami native can remember lots of people have avoided or just kind of ignored, at least partially because of its extremely sketchy reputation.
Those are rapidly outdating prejudices, however, as the strengths of Allapattah, including its strategic and central location, access to the Metrorail, traditional and even historic character, large Dominican community (It was nicknamed “Little Santo Domingo”) mixture of uses, and lower price points than neighboring areas like Wynwood, and the river, become more widely known.
Real estate investors like Roland DiGasbarro, who owns about a dozen properties in the area, and artist William Betts, who owns an entire block. “The buildings in the area are amazing and, in my opinion, some should be preserved,” Francisco De La Tour, who relocated his Butter Gallery to Allapattah told Miami Today. “They tell the story of Miami and the glory of State Road 441.” Allapattah is getting its first permanent open-air market, started by the owner of Wood Tavern in Wynwood, this fall. And news stories like “Allapattah auto repair site, slated for a boutique, sells for $1.4M” have started appearing more and more frequently in place of stories like “One killed, three injured in Allapattah shooting,” which would be where that old local prejudice came from in the first place.
