Big Box Retailers To Anchor Miami's Urban Core

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

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February 6, 2006, 5:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"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

Sunday, February 5, 2006 in The Miami Herald

Community / Economic Development Florida

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