. . . I think somebody takes things a little too seriously ;]
But who am I to judge?

You really can't take anything too seriously on a website, especially when so many people live vicariously through their screen names and are not who they present themselves to be. Many people present themselves as who they aspire to be and not as who they really are. Many guys are simply living out fantasies on the Net, so you kind of have to take it all with a grain of salt until you actually meet somebody in person and get to know them. Be happy it didn't go that far and that you didn't spend a lot of time and energy finding out that someone you spent that time and energy on wasn't worth getting to know in the first place.

Quantum2010, thank you. Finally a voice of reason (or in this case text) lol, on this subject. I agree, many people are just not very real on the web. I guess my naive side still wants to believe in humanity and sincereity from strangers; I should know better. Anyway, I'm over the whole thing, really.

I'm a believer in the saying "what goes around comes around" and perhaps someday Enrique might find himself in a similar situation...but this time he'll be on the short-end of the stick, if you get my drift. Just a concluding thought. Well, I'm bored, I think I'll take a trip to Neiman Marcus tomorrow and charge up my AMEX card a lil' bit. --Retail therapy always does me good!-- :banana:

-Eddie :o)

The ironic side of it all is that i was logging on today with the notion of getting in touch with you, Eddie, about exchanging Omni stuff with a fellow fan.

That is, until you got all psycho on me.

I appreciate your desire to obtain as much Omni stuff as you can since it was as important to you as it is to me, but frankly, I think you completely overreacted.

Like I said, I hadn't logged onto this site in a while. So it was a little jarring to log on---ironically, looking forward to talking to you----and see you bash me when you don't even know me outside of our mutual Omni nostalgia.

Bottom line: you're overreacting. I barely have time to see my family, let alone meet up with a stranger to talk Omni, as much as I would've liked given that few people appreciate the place. I would've found the time eventually, but you jumped the gun assuming things about me that simply aren't true.

I was perfectly willing to share Omni stuff with you, but frankly, I haven't had the time lately.

Instead, you fabricated reasons in your head about me and used them to explain why I haven't gotten in touch.

As much as I would've enjoyed sharing the Omni stuff with you, asking someone to borrow a scanner isn't the first thing to occur to me when socializing with people. Be a little realistic.

Believe me, I would've loved to scan that pamphlet for you, but I didn't have the means, nor did the opportunity present itself. I never would've responded to you in the first place, if I wasn't willing to do that. But I can see now that you don't appreciate the thought.

:nono:LoL, yeah right, I strongly believe that you never had any intention on doing so. Your statements just don't hold much water. I learned that way back w/ the incident on eBay. I'm really not interested anymore, as I said earlier, I'm over it. **Your "good intentions" were not sincere to begin with and that's the problem.**(What a coincedence), after all this time you magically re-appear out of the woodwork... a day or two AFTER I'm putting you on the spot. In a way, I find you to be nothing more than a tease and an excuse maker who can't stand being legitimately cirticized. Oh, If I didn't say it yet, THANK YOU so much for you're insencerity.

I apologize to other users reading this thread. The subject (thanks to my big mouth) has gotten way off topic. But, I had to say what I was feeling. Enrique, any further correspondence from your username will be ignored and if possible, blocked from my settings. Oh, and regarding you not seeing your family much, I wonder if you get their hopes up too? By saying you'll visit and then just disappearring? <I was just thinking outloud on that one so no need for a hostile response.> Have a nice day. No hard feelings, sugar. :wave:

Moving on: Thank you b.t.w. to one of our members who e-mailed me last week with the official link to the new Omni Offices. I appreciate it, looks really nice from the drawings. I'd be happy to post the link if anyone wants to see it (it might actually still be on this thread a few pages back or so). Whatever the case, let me know.

-Eddie :o)

That's enough lads...

Cool website. Thanks for sharing, Toucano.

Kind Regards,
-Eddie :o)

This thread quickly died and went off-topic...

I too would like to apologize to members of the board for going off-topic.

Eddie: Good riddance. Oh, and, uh, build a bridge and get over it.

Back to topic...

Not to add to the ongoing trainwreck in this thread but I just find it curious how possibly the only two souls left in the world who give a crap about the old omni find each other in this site 20 years later and end up hating each other...

A certain Alanis Morissette tune comes to mind. :nuts:

Not to add to the ongoing trainwreck in this thread but I just find it curious how possibly the only two souls left in the world who give a crap about the old omni find each other in this site 20 years later and end up hating each other...
I just fell off my chair. Hilarious!

I don't hate the guy. I'm just taken aback by how he took everything so personally and even started getting personal. I find it all a little too schizo.

Not to add to the ongoing trainwreck in this thread but I just find it curious how possibly the only two souls left in the world who give a crap about the old omni find each other in this site 20 years later and end up hating each other..



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Funniest. Thing. Ever!

This is getting even more adolescentile by the hour!

Hehehe, "Thetallerthebetter", yeah it is like that song by Alanis, "Ironic". (Love it b.t.w). Anyway, no hard feelings at this point. In regards to Enrique's last post, I ask this: whose gettin' personal now, hmmm? W/e, despite it all, no grudges are held here. Besides, what goes around comes around.

I am just a person who says what I feel and will continue to do that probably forever. In my defense, I must be doing something right, as my passionate, perfectionist and persisitant attitude has allowed me to become very succesful, not only financially but respectfully too in my career. And I'm still very young...

-Eddie :o)

I want to get into a spat with someone who misses "Gold Triangle" and "Jefferson's."

(If you're under 40 I doubt those names mean anything to you)

Love this thread, btw. Very entertaining!:nuts:

Long live Omni International Mall!

-Eddie :o)

Phone Update Today March 24:

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Nice photos, I'd forgotten about Omni.

So what exactly is being done to the Omni, what is going to go there?

They're getting rid of the concrete facade and retrofitting it with nice glass all around. :D
Here you can see a render http://theomnioffices.com/

They're getting rid of the concrete facade and retrofitting it with nice glass all around. :D
Here you can see a render http://theomnioffices.com/

So they're keeping the "skeleton" of the building, but just redoing the interiors and putting glass in, is that correct? Are there plans to build any buildings on that site or go vertical?

Yup the skeleton is staying intact; the university tenant in the bottom floors is still operating. Towers will go up there like in about 20 years hehe but for now its just glass encasing which will end up looking really nice for the area...

Interesting. I thought they were just doing that for the college/old Jordan Marsh side of the Omni, not all the way around. Looks like it will be nice.

They have updated the site with the layout for the retail side:

http://www.theomnioffices.com/pages/siteplans1.htm

THEY ADDED MORE PARKING ON 2ND & 3RD FLOOR

i hope they fix the hotel and turn it into a descent nice looking hilton from the outside...:)

Wow, it appears they added extra parking on levels 2 and 3 (formerly parts of the lower and upper shopping mall levels). Atleast the layout is still somewhat reminiscent of the original Omni. Also, I have to say, the plans for the exterior look very tasteful and appropriate.

***I'm so glad they are finally DOING something with this property. Hooray!***

-Eddie

Wow, it appears they added extra parking on levels 2 and 3 (formerly parts of the lower and upper shopping mall levels). Atleast the layout is still somewhat reminiscent of the original Omni. Also, I have to say, the plans for the exterior look very tasteful and appropriate.

***I'm so glad they are finally DOING something with this property. Hooray!***

-Eddie

Me too Omnimalllover. This place was a really big deal to me when I was kid. I am glad they didnt tear it down.

Anybody drive by Omni lately? The glass is looking really nice.

They also added this blueish glass thing that protrudes from out of the Biscayne Blvd side of the complex that looks really cool.

Did you get to take any pics?

Lately I've been looking at some aerial, satellite photos* of the Omni. I usually go to google maps but found a newer, better site. The link is http://www.maps.live.com... It has some excellent, crystal-clear images of the Omni and you can zoom in/out, as well as do 360 degree turns. Not sure if you can do the street view thingy (see places at street level) like in google maps but still worth checking out if you get bored.

* The images are not live and are usually a bit outdated; I'd say about a year old or so, but hey, it's free!

Eddie :o)

Miller Construction Co. Completes $43 Million Omni Renovation Project

Landmark Miami Mall “Reborn” with 320,000 Square Feet of Offices and Sleek Exterior -- Miller Construction Company has completed a $43 million renovation project for developer Argent Ventures, transforming 320,000 square feet of former retail space at the 1970s-era Omni International Mall into The Omni Offices, a state-of-the-art, Class A office address.

Miami, FL, January 30, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Miller Construction Company has completed a $43 million renovation project for developer Argent Ventures, transforming 320,000 square feet of former retail space at the 1970s-era Omni International Mall into The Omni Offices, a state-of-the-art, Class A office address.

With its sleek new glass “skin” reflecting the Miami skyline, the Omni is a landmark reborn – on a massive scale. The highly complex, 24-month reconstruction project just north of Downtown Miami modernized five floors on the south end of the mall property. Renovation of approximately 280,000 square feet of retail space on three floors directly north of the office space is planned for a second phase.

http://www.pr.com/press-release/208766

That is great, but the north end looks just as grimey as it used to and the whole project looks nothing like the renderings.

I would like to see what it looks like...Q can you take some pics????

I would like to see what it looks like...Q can you take some pics????

I'll see what I can do when weather permits. It was pretty bad today with a lot of rain.

That is great, but the north end looks just as grimey as it used to and the whole project looks nothing like the renderings.

The project already looks 30 years old. Really disappointing in comparison to the renderings.

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Probably fair to say the Omni 'redevelopment' won't be winning any design awards. Pretty bad, imo.

I'd guess they're also having some financial issues since the north end appears virtually untouched and they're searching for tenants. Of course, in the current market that's not surprising.

Got a soft spot for the place, though...spent a lot of time there as a kid.

(thanks for the pics, Q...man on the spot!) :cheers:

:applause:Thanks Q for the Pics. Its ok...but I dont think they are done with the exterior. Some cool signage would make a big diff. Lets give it about 6 more months.

I read on another site that Publix will be moving into the retail side of the Omni, and possibly an organic market into Paramount Bay.

I read on another site that Publix will be moving into the retail side of the Omni, and possibly an organic market into Paramount Bay.

Publix wants a complete monopoly over the Downtown market.

Publix wants a complete monopoly over the Downtown market.

Well they don't really have real competition anywhere in S. Florida, and they are very good anyway.

Unless they proposed a Whole Foods or a Fresh Market, I don't understand why anyone would complain about Publix being all over downtown. Their slogan is spot on--it really is a pleasure to shop there.

I told a friend of mine that lives in Opera about the Publix and he was very happy. I don't see an issue. Plus, Publix is for everybody unlike Whole Foods/Fresh Market where everything is overpriced.

Plus, Publix is for everybody unlike Whole Foods/Fresh Market where everything is overpriced.
??? It is not overpriced for the people that shop there. Don't be a hater.

I told a friend of mine that lives in Opera about the Publix and he was very happy. I don't see an issue. Plus, Publix is for everybody unlike Whole Foods/Fresh Market where everything is overpriced.

I'm in Whole Foods a lot (at least three times a week) both because of the quality and because one of their downtown Philly locations is a very quick drive or subway ride away.

You're right they can be pricey, but not necessarily as outrageous as many believe. I think people run into problems there when they purchase staples like butter, flour, oil, etc. in WF when they can get the same items for less at a regular chain. With things like produce, fish, meat, prepared foods and such, however, the quality is outstanding and I don't mind paying a bit more for it. Plus, WF has been running a LOT more specials lately...no doubt because of the economy.

Publix is terrific, though, agreed. Along with Wegman's, it's the finest supermarket chain I have experienced in the states. They've also expanded tremendously in recent years. I saw a Publix when I was in Nashville a few weeks ago! The days of it being our special "Florida" store are long gone and now much of the country can enjoy their quality.

Publix at The Omni Shops would be heaven sent; has it been announced? It would make a lot of sense because Publix anchors Brickell's main shopping center, while this will be in Midtown's. As for downtown, leave that to Whole Foods (was that announced for MET Square specifically?).

The Omni area definitely needs a supermarket, and it's strange they don't yet have one given how many people live in that area, it's very busy. A smaller Publix on Flagler Street would also be pretty cool.

I'm picturing a two-story urban Publix near a Metromover station that would serve the needs of all the people living in Downtown within the brackets of the Downtown Metromover Loop. Plus, they could have a large lunch area with a buffet and/or prepared foods which would make for a great lunch spot for all the business workers M-F.

The Omni area definitely needs a supermarket, and it's strange they don't yet have one given how many people live in that area, it's very busy. A smaller Publix on Flagler Street would also be pretty cool.

I'm picturing a two-story urban Publix near a Metromover station that would serve the needs of all the people living in Downtown within the brackets of the Downtown Metromover Loop. Plus, they could have a large lunch area with a buffet and/or prepared foods which would make for a great lunch spot for all the business workers M-F.

Sounds like the downtown Ft Lauderdale Publix. They have some sort of lunch stands out in the lobby that are open on weekdays during the afternoons. Seems pretty popular

??? It is not overpriced for the people that shop there. Don't be a hater.

I'm not hating, I was just saying that Publix is for everyone while Whole Foods is for the select few. I love the Fresh Market at the Grove. I go for their sandwiches all the time, but its not a place where I can go every week for regular shopping. Publix has the cheaper products and the name brand products.

I live in the area and would loooovee a nice grocery store near by. There is one oolldd grocery store actually, on 2nd ave and 20th, but its really beat up and overpriced for the quality. Its called Price Choice. Where did you guys hear of one potentially planned at the omni?

This has nothing to do with a potential Publix at the Omni, but I want to point how cool the apartment building, Parc Lofts is. For once, this architect designed this building with brick (albeit slightly), instead of the same hackneyed concrete. Also, it kind of does look like it's much older than it is, and when I first saw it, I thought it was some type of reconverted factory or warehouse from the early 1900s. Architects shouldn't have to fear brick, as many of Downtown's original and historic buildings were built in brick, it's appropriate, and adds for some change from the standard white concrete.

http://www.oceanviewintl.com/alllistings/Miami%20Lakes/1749%20NE%20MIAMI%20COURT%20Unit%20403/house1.jpg

^^I love that building, I just hate the location.

This has nothing to do with a potential Publix at the Omni, How about posting it in a Media & Entertainment District thread where it is located.

This has nothing to do with a potential Publix at the Omni, but I want to point how cool the apartment building, Parc Lofts is. For once, this architect designed this building with brick (albeit slightly), instead of the same hackneyed concrete. Also, it kind of does look like it's much older than it is, and when I first saw it, I thought it was some type of reconverted factory or warehouse from the early 1900s. Architects shouldn't have to fear brick, as many of Downtown's original and historic buildings were built in brick, it's appropriate, and adds for some change from the standard white concrete.

http://www.oceanviewintl.com/alllistings/Miami%20Lakes/1749%20NE%20MIAMI%20COURT%20Unit%20403/house1.jpg

Sound infill -- brick really does make a nice statement in this location.

Sound infill -- brick really does make a nice statement in this location.
Yes, the statement in this location being..."look, you can get financing for anything anywhere in 2006".

^Incorrect Roark, kevinkagy's assertions are right on.

^Incorrect Roark, kevinkagy's assertions are right on.
What is incorrect?
I don't disagree with KK, I was simply being humorous about your vague comment, "brick really does make a nice statement in this location" with some humor for those that have met the developers and are familiar with their projects.
These first time developers (former NY bankers) could only get financing to build in this neighborhood at the time they did.

They tested a model...buy cheap land where there is little population in the surrounding blocks, build an expensive building, and see what happens.

Anyone care to post a picture of their second effort across the street, The Filling Station?
The Filling Station makes a statement in its location too.
The statement being, ""look, you can NOT get financing to finish this thing in this area....it's not 2006".

^Oops I apologize for misinterpreting your post, I guess it just wasn't funny.

Anyone care to post a picture of their second effort across the street, The Filling Station?
The Filling Station makes a statement in its location too.
The statement being, ""look, you can NOT get financing to finish this thing in this area....it's not 2006".

So what ever happened to Filling Station? I just checked out their website: fillingstationmiami.com, and the concept seems interesting, although 18-foot ceilings seems over-the-top.

The positives: there was nothing there prior to Parc Lofts and Filing Station, and maybe one day another developer will want to continue what they started and that area may burgeon into an urban neighborhood of its own.

So what ever happened to Filling Station? I just checked out their website: fillingstationmiami.com, and the concept seems interesting, although 18-foot ceilings seems over-the-top.
The positives: there was nothing there prior to Parc Lofts and Filing Station, and maybe one day another developer will want to continue what they started and that area may burgeon into an urban neighborhood of its own.True...Parc lofts is beautiful. Probably not textbook example of infill (you know, those college textbooks that teach you to say things like, "brick really does make a nice statement in this location").
SkyDive...when was the last time you walked in the location that you are posting about?

Infill usually refers to building on vacant or abandoned lots, in spaces between buildings, or through the redevelopment of existing lots in an urban area. While some of that is true...it was a vacant and abandon lot, but it certainly wasn't between any buildings, and their isn't another privately owned residential unit for blocks. Parc Lofts was a gamble built on an abandon lot among abandon lots. It is a statement to easy financing.

How's the Filling Station? It is making a statement in that location.
It is across the street from Parc Lofts on another abandon lot. It is an abandoned shell of building, and construction stopped a months and months ago. Unfinished and not worth the land value.

I live in the area and would loooovee a nice grocery store near by. There is one oolldd grocery store actually, on 2nd ave and 20th, but its really beat up and overpriced for the quality. Its called Price Choice. Where did you guys hear of one potentially planned at the omni?


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Not sure when the bayview market will break ground but there are 2 supermarkets lined up for that area. One is a Publix in the OMNI mall and another a nationwide organic produce chain store is considering the Retail area below paramount Bay on the biscayne boulevard.

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Tks So!

That would be great, that and a bank of america :)

^^LOL! I thought about that the other day...

http://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/100325/story1.shtml
Publix to build block-square Omni-area store

By Yudislaidy Fernandez
Publix is coming to the Omni neighborhood.
The multi-billion-dollar company filed design plans with the City of Miami this month to build a 48,000-square-foot supermarket at 1776 Biscayne Blvd., which would be the first major grocery store for this booming neighborhood, home to a growing number of condo residents.
The project, costing $7.5 million to build, is to encompass a 48,200-square-foot Publix supermarket, 251-space garage and two adjacent retail spaces, 3,250 and 2,025 square feet respectively, design plans show.
The one-square-block supermarket is to face Biscayne Boulevard, bordered by Northeast 17th Terrace, Northeast 18th Street and Northeast Second Court, according to filed plans.
The closest Publix serving this neighborhood now is at 4870 Biscayne Blvd.
Even through the economic downturn, the Publix brand has remained strong, with the company recording $6.1 billion in sales in the fourth quarter of last year, up 1% from 2008. The chain has 1,012 locations nationwide, including 727 in Florida, more than two-thirds of all Publix stores.
The fast-growing chain has also assumed an anchor tenant role in several new shopping centers in Miami-Dade, including the recently-opened Fifth & Alton in Miami Beach.
Boris Kozolchyk, senior vice president of retail services at Grubb & Ellis, describes Publix as a "sophisticated and savvy retailer that knows its market," which means it has established that there's a market to be served at the new location.
The Omni area is flourishing with new condominiums, entertainment venues like the performing arts center and new restaurants.
Mr. Kozolchyk pointed to Publix's expansion in the bustling Brickell area, where today it operates three supermarkets within blocks of one another.
Publix's entrance into the Omni area could open doors for other retailers.
"Other tenants are looking for the ability to benefit from traffic generated by an anchor tenant like Publix," Mr. Kozolchyk said.
Plus, the big-box retailer could attract other service-oriented businesses, "which is what the area needs to establish itself as a leading neighborhood," he added. "Publix is a great first step in that direction."
Publix did not return calls.
Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, whose district includes the site, sees expansion of Publix into Omni as a big investment in a thriving community.
"Publix will be a great amenity for the new residents filling up these condo towers," he said.
He also foresees the supermarket over time drawing such other establishments as bakeries, drugstores and mom-and-pops.
Once Publix goes through permitting and construction begins, Mr. Sarnoff estimates it could open in 18 months.
He says he was approached by Publix about three months ago with a request for $1.7 million in Omni Community Redevelopment Agency funding to build the store but he wouldn't support funding the project at a time the city faces a serious budget crisis.
"I was criticized for taking the risk of a Publix not coming," he said. "But I didn't think a multi-billion-dollar company needed $1.7 million."

What do you consider a service oriented retailer at the scale Omni is looking for if its going to be complimentary to a supermarket?

Pet Supermarkets and Office Depot come to my mind first.

It would be nice if the proposed Publix development had apartments on top of the garage, like the one in Coral Gables on SW 37 ave...

At first when I read this I assumed that it was where Publix was going to locate their store at the ground level of Omni Shops. For grocery logistics I guess it makes more sense to have a freestanding structure rather than a ground level store connected to retailers like the location at Mary Brickell if they can acquire the land now before the Herald's lots get developed.

Who knows maybe that's still a chance. Taxes say the property is owned by ELLIPSE HIGH RISE LP. Maybe Publix doesn't own the land outright unless that is either a pseudo company name they used to buy the property or they are buying it soon.

you are right, i didn't realize it was across the street from the omni

i guess this means that the 24 story ellipse condo project that was slated for that land is dead

I think it's great that Publix is coming to the Omni neighborhood, but I'm a bit disappointed they're not going into an existing building like Omni Shops, which is what I assumed was their original intentions. Apartments above the Publix would be nice, create mixed density and urbanity.

Regardless, I just hope that it's built pedestrian-friendly, with stores abuting the street, windows surrounding the entire ground floor, etc, and not more suburban crap. A well-designed and urban Publix at this location would be wildly successful. I agree with the article, it will promote other retailers to look into the Omni area (or whatever they're calling this neighborhood these days).

This is a huge parcel (but no where near as big as the suburban style parcels Publix generally uses) which makes you wonder what the design is going to be. Will the store front Biscayne or will its parking? The fact that is has a garage rather than an open surface lot leads one to think it will have at least a psuedo urban design.

The property in question is a rectangle with the longer axis running parralel to Biscayne so it would be tough to hide the parking behind the store from a Biscayne perspective. It will likely be that both the Publix and the garage front Biscayne Blvd in a side by side set up.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1776+biscayne+blvd&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.875284,41.660156&safe=moderate&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1776+Biscayne+Blvd,+Miami,+Miami-Dade,+Florida+33132&ll=25.792632,-80.188619&spn=0.00214,0.004587&t=h&z=18

Maybe it'll resemble an urban design similar to Downtown Fort Lauderdale's Publix. That would be nice. But a simple box with an attached parking garage would be a complete disregard to the existing urban environment of the Omni neighborhood.

http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/neighborhoods/cab2004/publix.jpg

^^I think it's a fairly safe bet the design would be along those lines rather than the suburban model, kevin. Publix has been pretty good on that front.

Funny to see that pic. I once used that same image on a neighborhood website I participate in here in Philly when we got into a discussion about supermarkets and I wanted to illustrate how nice looking some Publix stores are. :cheers:

this publix will obviously be a huge catalyst for the area. is miami 21 in effect for this project yet?

ideally they would put the garage on top of the store like they did in miami beach. Since they will be taking the entire block, they should be worried not just about the biscayne blvd frontage, but the frontage on the surrounding streets as well - unlike the new 'green' staples down the block

In today's Herald

Miami 21 -- with some tweaks -- heads back for vote
With some proposed `tweaks' sought by neighborhood activists and city commissioners, the oft-delayed Miami 21 rezoning plan might be back on track to implementation.
BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI
aviglucci@MiamiHerald.com

First Miami 21 was on, then it was off. Now it appears to be on again.

Three months after a new city commission majority put the controversial rezoning plan on ice, it's back for a new vote.

Or, to be more precise, several neighborhood-friendly revisions to the plan will be up for approval Thursday by the commission. Once the board vets that set of revisions, plus a second package of amendments that should be up for a vote next month, the new zoning code would finally go into effect May 20.

Commission Chairman Marc Sarnoff described the revisions as mostly ``tinkering'' with the pedestrian-friendly, urban-oriented Miami 21 code, which he said would not be fundamentally altered. The new code would replace the current auto-centric zoning rule book, which critics say encourages out-of-scale, helter-skelter development.

``I'm not looking to do heavy organic changes,'' Sarnoff said. ``It's tweaks, and some mapping and corridor changes.''

But some of those proposed changes in the Miami 21 zoning map could significantly downsize development capacity along some major commercial corridors, including Coral Way and sections of Southwest 27th Avenue, from what the already-approved Miami 21 code would allow. The code got the thumbs-up from the previous city commission in October.

The contemplated density reductions were proposed by district commissioners and Miami Neighborhoods United, a coalition of neighborhood activists who complain the Miami 21 rules, like the code it would replace, would permit tall buildings backing up to single-family homes along those corridors.

Miami Neighborhoods backed Mayor Tomás Regalado, a Miami 21 critic, in the November elections. Regalado won a delay in the implementation after assuming office in November to allow reconsideration of the organization's proposals, which had been mostly rejected by the previous city administration of Mayor Manny Diaz.

The newest proposed revisions, which would limit new construction to three stories in those areas, have now drawn protests from some property owners already facing reduced development capacity under the approved Miami 21 rules.

In Wynwood, by contrast, certain revisions would increase allowable densities in light-industrial districts where Miami 21 would introduce ``live-work'' housing. Sarnoff said those changes would make redevelopment in the area more viable.

Other changes would allow affected residents to appeal certain development permits to the city commission, another change sought by neighborhood activists.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/25/1546033/miami-21-with-some-tweaks-heads.html#ixzz0jAyzkGMj

What do you consider a service oriented retailer at the scale Omni is looking for if its going to be complimentary to a supermarket?

Pet Supermarkets and Office Depot come to my mind first.

Pet Supermarket is nasty and Office Depot once had a store in the Jewelry District, so its unlikely they'll open up around there again. OfficeMax maybe... It sounds better for The Omni Shops.

Pet Supermarket is nasty and Office Depot once had a store in the Jewelry District, so its unlikely they'll open up around there again. OfficeMax maybe... It sounds better for The Omni Shops.


Hope none of those two take it. There's already that Staples. The Omni had a movie theather before right? That is something downtown could use! Wonder is that structure could be revamped? Man I wish I had those kind of funds! Theather and a publix...that could work.

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I dunno, my nostalgia aside, would another attempt at a full blown mall be a viable option?

I would think with movie theaters, restaurants, a book store and stores like Gap, Hot Topic, and department stores would be a hit, especially with so many new condos in the area.

When they attempted the original mall, wasn't the area in shambles? Wouldn't it make more sense now?

When they attempted the original mall, wasn't the area in shambles? Wouldn't it make more sense now?

The owners are looking for large retail spaces on the North end and have already converted the South part of the mall to office space. Look at the link for floorplans that was previously posted.

The owners are looking for large retail spaces on the North end.

Forgive my ignorance, but what does that mean in plain English? That they're looking for Target, Best Buy and Pet Smart, that kinda thing? Would a movie theater work in that kind of space?

http://www.theomnishops.com/pages/floorplans_third.htm

http://www.theomnishops.com/pages/floorplans_second.htm

http://www.theomnishops.com/pages/floorplans_first.htm

Bookstore! Good idea. There isnt a barnes and nobles or such a store for miles from this area.

http://www.theomnishops.com/pages/floorplans_third.htm

http://www.theomnishops.com/pages/floorplans_second.htm

http://www.theomnishops.com/pages/floorplans_first.htm

A simple "yes" or "no" would've been fine.

A simple "yes" or "no" would've been fine.

what about "maybe"

what about "maybe"

Sure.

Anyone know How to validate or see drawings if any?

Seems someone posted that Publix has filed for the permit.

http://modernmiami.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/publix-coming-to-omni-area/

Publix Coming To Omni Area
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Yipee!!!! The permit has been filed with the City of Miami, to build a 48,000-square-foot supermarket at 1776 Biscayne Boulevard. This is a much needed stimulus to the area south of Edgewater, and north of Downtown Miami. I knew they would not let an oppurtunity like this pass by. People in downtown are tired of the hustle and bustle to get to the nearest Publix in Brickell with the worst parking ever . Expect competitors to step in the game anytime soon. There’s too much $$$ to be made, especially with the recent surge in newly built condos. Still none of these food giants have penetrated Downtown Miami’s core. We’ll see what happens next.

Apparently there was a meeting by the board on it (I could only open it in html).

http://miamigov.com/planning/pages/Boards/UDRB%20Agenda%206%20-16.pdf

http://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/101007/story3.shtml

Anyone know where to get the original design documents?

http://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/101007/story3.shtml

Anyone know where to get the original design documents?

This was the link i posted in the Midtown Performing Arts thread:

http://egov.ci.miami.fl.us/Legistarweb/Attachments/58709.pdf

This was the link i posted in the Midtown Performing Arts thread:

http://egov.ci.miami.fl.us/Legistarweb/Attachments/58709.pdf


Awesome got it tks!!

Not too shabby - much better than the typical box development. Nice trees, shading, hidden garages, and small entrances into the garages. I like the additional retail, although I wish some of it would have wrapper a bit more along the north and south facades. The north end of the block has nice urban development across the street, and something complimentary would have been nice. Nevertheless, this is a big step forward both in the design of urban design and new services to the neighborhood.

I hope they don't give them the waiver for setbacks - nice wide sidewalks are a must, especially as the neighborhood grows.

Not too shabby - much better than the typical box development. Nice trees, shading, hidden garages, and small entrances into the garages. I like the additional retail, although I wish some of it would have wrapper a bit more along the north and south facades. The north end of the block has nice urban development across the street, and something complimentary would have been nice. Nevertheless, this is a big step forward both in the design of urban design and new services to the neighborhood.

I hope they don't give them the waiver for setbacks - nice wide sidewalks are a must, especially as the neighborhood grows.

Agreed.

And well said. :cheers:

Related Group, Jorge Perez together with multiple partners as backers are expected to complete the purchase of the Omni Mall redevelopment project this week.

Related group will also begin construction on two other condo projects by the end of 2011.

Related group will also begin construction on two other condo projects by the end of 2011.

Have you seen any of the plans for the 2 condo projects?

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2011/05/11/sources-perez-buying-into-omni-debt.html

Sources: Perez buying into Omni

Developer Jorge Perez has partnered with investment group Tate Capital Real Estate and developer Sergio Rok to buy the debt on Miami’s Omni International Mall.

The purchase price is more than $100 million, according to two sources.

Real estate experts said Perez may try to build atop the existing parking garage, which could offer views of Biscayne Bay, or knock it down to make way for residential towers.

The site, at 1501 Biscayne Blvd., is also primed for retail, which may take the shape of a vertical big-box center like Dadeland Station in south Miami-Dade County.

Have you seen any of the plans for the 2 condo projects?

One of them is mybrickell, and the other is not in Miami.

BTW, I think I saw you quoted in today's SFBJ in an article about Skypalace at Mary Brickell Village. Very profound thoughts!

I never knew there was actually a mall there?

I'm just gonna take a wild guess and say the redevelopment will not be quite like the original renders at the beginning of this thread :lol:

One of them is mybrickell, and the other is not in Miami.

BTW, I think I saw you quoted in today's SFBJ in an article about Skypalace at Mary Brickell Village. Very profound thoughts!

Ah, I was hoping that someone had seen plans for what they're thinking about in Omni. Just being anxious...

Yes, that was me in the SFBJ. Thanks! :-)