Casa Bella Receives Site And Soil Permit To Begin Preparing Construction Site

 
At 1444 Biscayne Boulevard, Casa Bella by B&B Italia prepares to begin actual construction. Back in February, Related Group received a demolition permit to remove the existing office building at the construction site and began work. Now that the demolition has wrapped up, the city has given them the go-ahead to continue with the new tower, issuing a site and soil permit for the new tower on July 19.

Casa Bella Downtown Miami Location

The Site and Soil Permit allows developers to run testing on the soil to ensure its density, make sure there are no contaminants, and this is also where ancient artifacts are discovered, if there are any. We don’t expect to find any such thing at the Casa Bella site, but this is the stage of construction where it happens.

Additionally, the site will be excavated and pilings installed to prepare for the foundation. After this the foundation is poured and vertical construction can begin. Related Group is on top of things as always, their vertical construction permit is already under review with the city. It is all very exciting to see come to fruition.

Coastal Construction is overseeing the physical work and is listed as General Contractor on all of the permits. The also oversaw the construction of buildings such as Aston Martin Residences, The Estates at Acqualina and The Residences by Armani/Casa.

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About Casa Bella

One of the reasons we believe in this project is it’s location. It is one of only a couple of projects that is adjacent to Genting’s mega-site that is currently on the market and reviewing offers. Yes, Terra did recently back out of a $1.2 Billion deal on the site, but there are at least four other active offers in place, which is why Terra’s request for an extension was not granted.

As of today, what will become of this site will remain a mystery. What we do know is that something profound will be constructed there, which will solidify all of the investments made into adjacent buildings. The area will become more walkable, more activated and increase in value as it continues to be built out.

There are still some purchase opportunities in Casa Bella. Condos with one bedroom plus den start at $940,000, two bedrooms from $1.2 million, three bedrooms for $1.8 million and four bedroom plans start at $2.4 million.

With a rental policy that allows up to 12 monthly rentals per year, this is the perfect opportunity to own a home that you lease out while you are away, or just hold it as an investment. Delivery is anticipated in 2026.

If you are interested in a private presentation of Casa Bella by B&B Italia, more details and/or specific pricing for any of these projects, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.

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