“Monstrosity next to a landmark”: Board again nixes historic status for church site slated for Nobu condos

13th Floor Investments’ Nobu-branded condo tower in Brickell advanced after a board voted to nix the historic designation for the development site, despite an outcry from nearby residents.  The Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board voted 6-1 to lift the landmark status for the school building and parking lot behind the First Miami Presbyterian Church at 609 Brickell Avenue, Florida Politics reported. Board member Emilio Bustillo was the no vote at Tuesday’s meeting.  The decision paves the way for 13th Floor and Key International’s long-planned 75-story, 321-unit condo tower. The historic church will be preserved.  The vote marks the latest […]

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