{"id":10209,"date":"2025-04-25T19:03:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T23:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/?p=10209"},"modified":"2025-06-12T19:21:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T23:21:45","slug":"land-constraints-driving-miamis-vertical-growth-lee-associates-michael-hinton-on-urban-development-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/2025\/04\/25\/land-constraints-driving-miamis-vertical-growth-lee-associates-michael-hinton-on-urban-development-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Land Constraints Driving Miami&#8217;s Vertical Growth: Lee &amp; Associates&#8217; Michael Hinton on Urban Development Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-10209\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-10209-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10209-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10209-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-10209\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/06\/PR-Banner-Keycrew-Journal_Michael-Hinton.png\" width=\"1250\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/06\/PR-Banner-Keycrew-Journal_Michael-Hinton.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/06\/PR-Banner-Keycrew-Journal_Michael-Hinton-512x213.png 512w, https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/06\/PR-Banner-Keycrew-Journal_Michael-Hinton-768x320.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" title=\"Lee &amp; Associates South Florida Principal Michael Hinton Discusses Miami&#039;s Vertical Growth Trends with Keycrew Journal\" alt=\"Lee &amp; Associates South Florida Principal Michael Hinton Discusses Miami&#039;s Vertical Growth Trends with Keycrew Journal\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Lee &amp; Associates South Florida Principal Michael Hinton Discusses Miami's Vertical Growth Trends with Keycrew Journal<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10209-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/keycrew.co\/journal\/land-constraints-driving-miamis-vertical-growth-lee-associates-michael-hinton-on-urban-development-trends\/\">Article Published by Keycrew Journal<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"item__title item__title--smaller\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/keycrew.co\/author\/steve\/\">Steve Marcinuk<\/a><\/div>\n<div><em>April 15, 2025<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong>\u201cBecause we\u2019ve run out of land east and west of us\u2014East of us is the Atlantic Ocean, West of us is the Everglades\u2014for density purposes, we really need to go vertical,\u201d explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/our-team\/michael-hinton\/\">Michael Hinton<\/a>, Principal at Lee &amp; Associates. This geographical reality is steering development in Miami\u2019s real estate landscape, with developers increasingly looking upward to maximize value in one of America\u2019s most dynamic urban markets.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tower 36: Anatomy of a Complex Assemblage Deal<\/h2>\n<p>The recently completed Tower 36 project exemplifies this vertical development trend. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/our-team\/michael-hinton\/\">Michael Hinton<\/a>\u00a0successfully orchestrated a complex three-parcel assemblage at the northeast corner of 36th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. The deal combined a former gas station at the hard corner, a small 9,300-square-foot middle parcel, and an aging apartment building from the 1950s.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat started the project was 409 Northeast 36th Street, which was a very old apartment building,\u201d Hinton recounts. \u201cThat was my first listing. The two brothers who owned the property were looking to sell. They recognized the significant development activity in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>From that initial listing, Hinton strategically approached the adjacent property owners, convincing the middle parcel owner that they needed \u201cto sell with one of the two people on either side.\u201d The gas station parcel eventually came into play through the buyer\u2019s existing relationship. The complex orchestration resulted in a total acquisition value of approximately $53 million for all three parcels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creative Mixed-Use: Beyond Traditional Models<\/h2>\n<p>Miami\u2019s land constraints are fostering increasingly innovative approaches to mixed-use development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause land is so scarce\u2014when I started in this industry, nobody would have anticipated industrial land reaching three or four million dollars an acre,\u201d Hinton notes. \u201cIndustrial land is incredibly scarce, and we\u2019re seeing residential and retail developments extend into what were traditionally industrial areas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This evolution includes the vertical integration of retail spaces within mixed-use developments. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing even more creative versions of mixed-use,\u201d Hinton observes. Developers are \u201cbeing more innovative with retail\u2014not just on the first floor, but extending to the second and third floors, adjoining grocery stores, and incorporating different types of apartments and residential units upstairs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affordable Housing at Height: The Florida Live Local Act<\/h2>\n<p>Hinton\u2019s latest listing highlights another emerging trend in Miami\u2019s vertical development landscape\u2014affordable housing in high-rise formats. Located just two blocks from Tower 36 at 34th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, this new development opportunity is being positioned under the Florida Live Local Act.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is a high-rise development under the Florida Live Local Act with the potential of developing 499 units with a mix of affordable\u2014or what\u2019s sometimes called attainable\u2014housing,\u201d Hinton explains. \u201cThat will be a 47-story tower, and it\u2019s currently in the process of getting approved through the city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Priced at $32 million, the 0.84-acre site equates to approximately $60,000 per door for the land development rights. This project demonstrates how policy initiatives like the Florida Live Local Act are helping to address housing affordability challenges while still enabling the vertical densification Miami needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neighborhood Watch: Where Opportunities Remain<\/h2>\n<p>While iconic areas like Brickell have nearly reached build-out, with Hinton noting \u201cthere\u2019s only one or two parcels still available for development,\u201d emerging neighborhoods are capturing developer attention.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou really have to go to the north side of downtown, our entertainment district, which is where the Opera House and the Symphony Hall are,\u201d Hinton advises. \u201cJust on the north side of that, we have Edgewater, Wynwood, and those are really prime because they\u2019re zoned very well for development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These areas offer compelling advantages beyond favorable zoning. \u201cSome of those parcels have amazing water views of Biscayne Bay,\u201d Hinton adds. \u201cThey are really on the north side of our urban core. I\u2019m big on this area. It\u2019s a natural extension of the growth of the downtown market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Collaborative Challenge<\/h2>\n<p>Assembling parcels for major vertical developments requires extraordinary coordination among multiple stakeholders. Reflecting on the Tower 36 project, Hinton emphasizes the collaborative nature of such complex deals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a real challenge, working with three different sellers, one buyer, and multiple attorneys involved,\u201d Hinton says. \u201cIt was very much a team effort and a real pleasure to work with One Thousand Group on such a complex deal\u2014getting everybody to the table, reaching agreement, and working together effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban Core Walkability: A Miami Advantage<\/h2>\n<p>The urban core\u2019s walkability represents a fundamental driver of Miami\u2019s vertical development trend. As traffic challenges mount, proximity to work, entertainment, and daily necessities becomes increasingly valuable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe beauty of living in Miami-Dade is the walkability and being able to live in an urban core where you can live, work, and play,\u201d Hinton observes. \u201cThis concept is particularly relevant in Miami, especially given our traffic challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>As Miami continues to evolve, its geographical constraints will keep driving creative solutions in the real estate market. The combination of land scarcity, policy initiatives supporting affordable housing, and the enduring appeal of urban living suggests that Miami\u2019s skyline will continue its upward trajectory.<\/p>\n<p>For industry professionals like Hinton, success lies in identifying opportunities, assembling complex deals, and helping to shape a more vertical\u2014and accessible\u2014Miami. The future of the city\u2019s development demands both creativity and collaboration as the market responds to its unique geographic limitations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-10209-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10209-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10209-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div id=\"pl-w684b60bdb8d16\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w684b60bdb8d16-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w684b60bdb8d16-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w684b60bdb8d16-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w684b60bdb8d16-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/southflorida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/06\/Keycrew-Journal.webp\" width=\"263\" height=\"84\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" title=\"Keycrew Journal\" alt=\"Keycrew Journal\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w684b60bdb8d16-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-leeassoc-36e22cfc6189\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"leeassoc-so-btn-base ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/keycrew.co\/journal\/land-constraints-driving-miamis-vertical-growth-lee-associates-michael-hinton-on-urban-development-trends\/\" class=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t\t>\r\n\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf1ea;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #ffffff\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\tREAD THE FULL ARTICLE\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10209-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>About Lee &amp; Associates South Florida<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lee &amp; Associates South Florida is a fully vertical commercial real estate brokerage firm focused on industrial, office, retail, multifamily, investment and land sectors. 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