Stantec design for mixed-use project in Miami’s Little River neighborhood approved by Urban Design Review Board

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has received unanimous approval from the City of Miami’s Urban Design Review Board (UDRB) for the design of the new 12-story, mixed-use project located at 79^th Street and Biscayne Boulevard in Miami’s bustling Little River neighborhood. Developed by Miami-based B Developments, the 3.5-acre project will add an additional 355 residential units, 589 parking spots, and more than 35,500 square feet of ground-level retail space. The UDRB approved the project at its meeting on November 20.

As prime consultant, Stantec is providing architectural, interior, and landscape design. It is also providing structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering.

“As the Little River neighborhood continues to grow, the location of this new project serves as an ideal anchor point for fresh new explorations of an ever-evolving Miami,” said Gustavo Alberti, principal at Stantec. “This intersection is primed for takeoff. We feel honored to play a key role in this new generation of Miami’s rich history.”

Residences will offer five distinct unit types—ranging from studio to three bedrooms. Each residence will have access to a wide range of amenities, including a personal gym, fully shaded pet area, outdoor dining terrace, semi-private garden rooms, and individual garden access from private residential terraces. The pool area will feature a sun deck, cabanas, and beach entry pool.

Planned sustainable and green strategies include proper orientation and placement of massing to optimize daylight and access to the outdoors, use of local materials, and detailing to showcase efficient construction techniques.

“Our design reflects the natural connection to Miami and Biscayne Bay, utilizing various styles, references, details, and characteristics of nearby mid-rise urban towers,” said Elvira Freire-Santamaria, principal at Stantec. “The result will be a vibrant, mixed-use, live-work-and-play environment that captures and conveys the eclectic spirit of its surroundings.”

Construction is projected to begin in 2025.

Stantec is ranked among the top 10 architecture firms by Architectural Record, ENR, and Building Design + Construction. The firm has designed numerous prominent projects throughout Florida, including Solitair Brickell, YotelPADMiami, Strata Wynwood, Avalon Doral, Bezel at Miami Worldcenter, Adela at MiMo Bay and La Clara in West Palm Beach; and EVO in St. Petersburg.

Learn more about Stantec’s residential expertise.

About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. 

We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. ​Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. ​

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.  ​

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