Renaissance in the Grove: The Coconut Grove Neighborhood Evolves And Re-Emerges

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Miami-Dade has long been a place of varied styles, each city within the County bringing its own special flare to the mélange.

The different neighborhoods have experienced their own evolutions since Miami’s inception in 1896. Coconut Grove has had its own unique evolution.

ULI SE Florida/Caribbean will be hosting an event focusing on the latest transformation of one of Miami’s most storied neighborhoods with its residents, architects, investors, developers, and historians.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, panelists will discuss how it will continue to remain ahead of the curve. A new standard has been applied to the quality of housing and retail uses in The Grove.

The event will take place at Park Grove, located at 2701 South Bayshore Drive.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Principal, Arquitectonica
  • Ezra Katz, Chairman/CEO, Aztec Group, Inc.
  • Justin Kennedy, Co-CEO, Grass River Property
  • David Martin, President, Terra Group
  • Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, City of Miami
  • Moderator: Dr. Paul George, Ph.D., Professor, Miami Dade College

Additional panelists to be announced.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

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JPMorgan Chase Bank Coming To Coconut Grove

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JPMorgan Chase Bank will open a branch in Coconut Grove’s trendy CocoWalk retail, dining and entertaining complex.

The banking giant signed a 10-year lease for 3,117 square feet in CocoWalk, at 3015 Grand Avenue, according to the property owner.

It should open in January. It will occupy GAP’s former first floor space.

According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., only six banks were in the zip code 33133 as of June 30, 2013. This would be Chase Bank’s first location there.

Chase Bank ranked fourth in South Florida deposits with $12.4 billion for a 7.1 percent market share. It had 175 branches here in 2013.

 

Source: SFBJ

 

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Board Reviews Controversial Plan For Coconut Grove Waterfront

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A plan to remake the Coconut Grove waterfront is up for review by Miami’s Historic Preservation Board.

The plan includes the demolition of Scotty’s Landing and the Chart House, and the addition of new boat storage space, restaurants, retail, and a promenade along the water.

Miami voters approved the project last year, although activists claim that the majority of voters in Coconut Grove precincts voted against the proposal. Several lawsuits that could halt the project remain pending.

Arquitectonica is handling architecture and landscape design.

 

Source: exMiami

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