Greystar is pursuing approvals from the City of Doral for a large multifamily project that would introduce up to 896 apartments on the grounds of Miami International Mall. The proposed development would be located on portions of the property now occupied by two department store buildings, marking a potential shift in how the mall site is utilized.
According to reporting cited from the South Florida Business Journal, the redevelopment plan centers on the shuttered Sears store and the existing JCPenney store at the mall. Both spaces are slated to make way for new residential construction if the proposal moves forward, with the apartments to be delivered in multiple stages.
The project is laid out in three phases. The first phase is planned to include 292 apartments, while the second phase would add another 230 apartments. Together, those two phases would take the place of the vacated Sears building. A third phase is envisioned with up to 374 additional apartments, and that component would replace the current JCPenney location on the property.
Preliminary site plans prepared by MSA Architects indicate that the residential buildings would rise to five and six stories. While situated on the mall's site, the apartment structures are not planned to be directly connected to the mall itself. This layout suggests that the new housing would function as a separate residential community adjacent to, rather than integrated with, the existing enclosed retail environment.
Simon is identified as the owner of the main Miami International Mall, which spans more than 1 million square feet. The mall's current tenant roster, as noted in the report, includes Macy's, Elev8 Fun, American Eagle Outfitters, H&M, Mango, Pandora, Swarovski, Tous, and Victoria's Secret. These retailers would continue to operate in the main mall while the former or repurposed department store footprints are targeted for residential use.
The proposal remains subject to review and permission from municipal authorities in Doral, and no additional details on project timing, construction costs, or expected completion dates are provided in the source account.
