Two new residential towers with nearly 800 units have received approval from the Miami Urban Development Review Board (UDRB). The projects, proposed under Florida’s Live Local Act, are planned for Wynwood Norte and Overtown.
ABH Developer Group, led by Alexis Bogomolni, intends to build a 36-story tower called Wyn Park in Wynwood Norte. The project, designed by Modis Architects, will offer 293 units and feature a rooftop restaurant at several addresses on Northwest Second Avenue and nearby streets. In Overtown, an entity associated with Alan Omsky—co-founder of the KYU restaurant—plans a 55-story tower with 498 units at Northwest Second Avenue and Northwest 12th Street. Kobi Karp is the architect for this project.
Both developers have allocated 40 percent of their apartments for households earning up to 120 percent of the area median income, in line with requirements set by the Live Local Act. This means that Wyn Park will provide 117 such units, while the Overtown tower will offer 200.
The UDRB reviewed both proposals at its Wednesday meeting. Kobi Karp’s design for the Overtown tower was well received by board members and passed unanimously among those present. The Wyn Park project saw more debate; Dean Lewis criticized its design elements, saying: “I just can’t get on board with it as a successful articulation. … The attempts on the façade. The Lego-esque pieces,” Lewis said about Wyn Park. “The podium and the tower are trying to be related, but at the same time, I just don’t see that fluidity in the dialogue. I see you knitting but I don’t see you weaving.” He also noted that there was no clear signage for the rooftop restaurant and questioned how well the building fit into Miami’s diverse architectural context.
Chair Ligia Ines Labrada took a more favorable view of Wyn Park’s design: “I really don’t mind how you weaved the podium with the tower,” she said, suggesting some adjustments to color choices. She described it as “a tough project.” Labrada and Manuel Gustavo Gallardo voted to approve Wyn Park with conditions requiring changes to aspects such as rooftop design and facade materials; Lewis voted against it.
The Overtown project was approved with less discussion. Lewis stated: “I really do appreciate the project. And you get an economy of gesture without overly pushing.” The building’s podium will feature permanent murals by artist Yana Volf depicting local residents. Architect Kobi Karp commented: “We have an opportunity to bring the art of Overtown into Overtown,” adding that it would be built to condominium standards: “Some people said to me, ‘We would like to have a quality project in the community that is within the Live Local [Act].’” Conditions were attached requiring consideration of live art projections for murals, sidewalk planters, and enhancements to celebrate the main entrance.
The UDRB’s decision serves as a recommendation; final approval rests with city planning and zoning officials.
Since its passage in 2023—and subsequent updates—the Live Local Act has encouraged numerous development proposals across Miami by allowing larger buildings if affordable or workforce housing is included. These income-restricted units must remain so for at least three decades.
Other recent Live Local Act projects include Calta Group’s Anatomia development in Allapattah—a 30-story building with 499 units—and Midtown Capital’s proposed 22-story tower in Little River containing 348 apartments. One of South Florida’s largest initiatives under this law is The HueHub in West Little River from Spanish developer Pablo Castro and Laura Tauber of Taubco, which plans seven towers totaling over 4,000 units.
