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[chris08876]

Miami wins appeal in Grove Bay, SkyRise lawsuits

The Third District Court of Appeal gave the city of Miami two key victories Wednesday in siding with circuit court judges who tossed lawsuits challenging the SkyRise Miami tower and a major redevelopment project on the Coconut Grove waterfront.

Judges Frank Shepherd, Richard Suarez and Thomas Logue said the plaintiffs in the two cases, former Monty’s Raw Bar owner Stephen Kneapler, and Miami Commission candidate Grace Solares, lacked the standing to sue. Both argued that alleged violations of the city charter gave them standing, but the court sided with the city’s attorneys, who said allowing Kneapler and Solares to sue would essentially allow anyone to take government to court over any decision they didn’t like.

Attorneys for the two plaintiffs said Wednesday that they were disappointed and were examining the judges’ opinions in order to weigh their options going forward. For city officials, the hope now is that Grove Bay Investment Group, the developer behind a redevelopment of the seven-acre parcel north of Miami City Hall, will take control of the site and begin construction after almost 20 months of delays.

J.C. Planas, a private attorney representing the city on the Grove Bay and SkyRise lawsuits, said he also believes the ruling applies to a legal challenge of the SkyRise referendum by auto magnate Norman Braman and Miami-Dade mayoral candidate Raquel Regalado. Planas said he’s filing for re-hearing on the city’s request to dismiss the suit for lack of standing.

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http://www.miamiherald.com/news/loca...#storylink=cpy

[eleven=11]

Originally Posted by ChiTownWonder

With buildings like this miami will undoubtitaly the most futuristic skyline in america!

also with new marina!! construction did start.......
http://www.miamitodaynews.com/2015/0...apes-bayfront/

[chris08876]

They've been doing preliminary work on the site. But very minor. Its a start at least. I'd like to see this get past the hurdles and quickly rise. Been too long.

[eleven=11]

Originally Posted by chris08876

From the construction cam:



Doesn't look much much is going on right now.

maybe a webcam ??

[chris08876]

Fall should see foundation work. The work currently is just adding a pier and utilities. Very minor though. With the lawsuit gone, this looks good to go. I say getting past the hurdles because this project has a record of just crap coming at it. Hopefully no new anti-urban fabrication will rise up and challenge this. Opponents of this do everything to stop it, yet they will most likely be shopping there and visiting it, and loving it.

Some Activity:




Credit: http://skyrisemiami.com/skyrise-miami-construction/

[chris08876]

Some Renderings:










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http://miami.curbed.com/archives/201...ton-arthur.php

[eleven=11]

http://miami.curbed.com/archives/201...rthur.php#more

SkyRise Miami is not similar to the Eiffel Tower, Sydney Opera House or Golden Gate Bridge icons that it has been promoted with.
from the review. I still like SkyRise design.

[chris08876]

They are hoping it succeeds in terms of tourism. Its catchy marketing material, and may be good enough to lure 1st timers. Observation decks are money makers.

Miami ranks up there in terms of international visitors to the U.S.. A key demographic they are seeking.

[Zapatan]

This project is so cool

[chris08876]

Beach mayor to county: Spend on Venetian bridge, not SkyRise

In his escalating fight over Miami-Dade’s planned nine-month closure of the Venetian Causeway, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine wants the county to spend about $5 million speeding up the project instead of giving $9 million to SkyRise Miami.

“Under the current construction schedule (assuming no delays), the closure of the west bridge will adversely impact Art Basel and at least one-half of the entire winter season,” Levine wrote County Mayor Carlos Gimenez on Friday. “Rather than use public dollars to subsidize private projects like ‘SkyRise Miami’ the taxpayers and I urge you to invest public dollars toward fixing our community’s critical infrastructure in an expedited manner.”

Gimenez’s office had no immediate comment, but previously had noted that SkyRise’s $9 million earmark is funded through an economic-development fund targeting long-term job creation. The Venetian closure on Monday eliminated a secondary route to South Beach, promising short-term complications when it comes to visiting the county’s most popular tourism destination. In his letter, Levine cited Basel, a popular December art show and one of the biggest weeks of the year for hotels.

The Venetian’s closure on Monday followed a push by Levine for Miami-Dade to spend the $4.7 million that the contractor says would allow the work to be finished within six months. That would speed up the project 33 percent and increase the cost by closer to 40 percent, according to estimates in letters released this week.

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http://www.miamiherald.com/news/loca...#storylink=cpy

[Plokoon11]

I saw the parachute jump idea there doing inside the supports of the tower, but that seems a bit dangerous don't you think? I mean whats going to stop that wire from hitting the building?

[N830MH]

Is under construction yet?

[bobdreamz]

Originally Posted by N830MH

Is under construction yet?

No! and here is why:

Developer Jeff Berkowitz said SkyRise Miami will be a vertical adventure park with observation decks, nightclubs, a flight simulator ride and a bungee jump-like platform.

The $430 million tower looks like a capital “R” as it slopes back toward the area of the Hard Rock Cafe.

The developer is looking for "foreign " investors to build this hideous thing and he will probably never get enough investors.

this guy is a nut job:

Berkowitz Development Group estimates 3.2 million visitors a year to SkyRise Miami, which would make it the largest attraction in South Florida and fifth largest in Florida.
The targeted opening for SkyRise is late 2017.

http://www.miamitodaynews.com/2014/0...revamp-expand/

I hope this thing never sees the light of day!

[ChiTownWonder]

Miami needs towers like this. although Miami has a nice skyline, there is nothing that really stands out. adding some iconic buildings will really take the skyline to the next level.

[chris08876]

^^^^

Don't forget 1000 Museum. Probably the most radical project in the U.S. and a work of art. Sunny Isles also has some winners going up. World Center will be starting up in Q3 with a beautiful Marriott and centerpiece tower. Hopefully One Bayfront rises in the future.

[chris08876]

SkyRise Developer Aiming To Take Title Of City’s Tallest

SkyRise Miami developers want to ensure that the tower will be the tallest in Miami.

The developers of the polarizing project submitted plans to the FAA earlier this month requesting an increased height of 1,045 feet above ground. In 2008, the agency had approved a height of 990 feet above ground.

The 2008 application listed a site elevation of 10 feet above sea level, putting the top of the tower at 1,000 feet above sea level. The new filing lists the site elevation at 4 feet above sea level, which would put the peak at 1,049 feet above sea level.

If approved, SkyRise would beat out several other proposed towers by just a few feet in structure height, although others would match sea level height. Swire Properties’ One Brickell City Centre was recently approved at 1,040 feet above ground, or 1,049 feet above sea level. Near SkyRise, developer PMG has a pending application for a 1,041-foot condo tower at the Empire World Towers site, which would also reach 1,049 feet above sea level.

All of the projects are taking advantage newly eased height limits in the downtown area, allowing for 1,049-foot towers.

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http://www.thenextmiami.com/index.ph...citys-tallest/

[eleven=11]

$9 million grant ?
http://therealdeal.com/miami/blog/20...-county-grant/

[bobdreamz]

Originally Posted by eleven=11

$9 million grant ?
http://therealdeal.com/miami/blog/20...-county-grant/

As I said before this is still a "pie in the sky" proposal :

Berkowitz is trying to raise " $270 million from foreign investors to fund the 1,000-foot-tall observation tower " on Biscayne Bay near the Bayfront Marketplace.

SkyRise is an approved EB-5 project, meaning investors abroad receive green cards if they create 10 domestic jobs and contribute at least $500,000 to the project.

http://therealdeal.com/miami/blog/20...-county-grant/

[chris08876]

Florida Supreme Court rules in favor of SkyRise Miami

A ruling by the Florida Supreme Court in favor of Jeff Berkowitz’s SkyRise Miami project could put an end to the remaining legal challenges trying to stop the 1,000-foot observation tower from breaking ground.

On Tuesday morning, the high court denied community activist and city commission candidate Grace Solares’ request to reconsider a Third District Court of Appeals ruling that that tossed out her lawsuit against the city of Miami. Solares’ suit was filed shortly before voters residing in the city approved SkyRise Miami during the August 2014 primary election.

The complaint alleged that Miami officials violated the city charter by entering into a new long term lease with General Growth Properties — the owners of Bayside Marketplace where SkyRise Miami will be located — without seeking competitive bids.

In May, the Third District Court of Appeals ruled Solares lacked the standing to sue the city and that citizens can’t use the courts to enforce local charters unless they can demonstrate they have a personal stake in the matter.

Linda Carroll, the attorney representing Solares, told The Real Deal that the Supreme Court’s denial is a major setback for citizens who want to protect public waterfront land from private development.

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http://therealdeal.com/miami/blog/20....lQ2yZ0J9.dpuf

[chris08876]

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