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Big Box Retailers To Anchor Miami's Urban Core

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan

6 February 2006 - 5:00am

The focal point in Miami's urban revitalization will include at least six large retailers.

"After years of speculation, the Shops at Midtown Miami has finally inked deals with at least six big-box retailers to anchor the project viewed as a focal point in Miami's urban revitalization...n addition to the shopping center, the 56-acre Midtown Miami project also includes a mixed-use residential and office development of about 3,000 condos, offices and other types of retail space...The other major change involves a complete redesign of the south block, which was originally intended as space for one giant retailer. Wal-Mart had wanted the space for a supercenter, but city officials killed that deal."

Full Story: Big-box retailers to set shop in urban Miami
Source: The Miami Herald, February 5, 2006
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