Miami’s Hottest New Luxury Neighborhood Banks on Walkability and Retail, Not Beaches

Developer Carlos Rosso remembers growing up in Buenos Aires, Brazil—and the particular feel of the city which, much like New York, is based around walkability, street retail, cafes, and people watching. But when he moved to Miami in 2002, this isn't what he saw or experienced. "Miami isn't known for its walkability," he tells Realtor.com. "I wanted to help change that."He had the perfect area in mind—Midtown Miami, adjacent to the Design District. North of business district Brickell and north-west of Miami Beach, the area, originally designed as a masterplanned destination two decades ago, doesn't have any of Miami's famed beaches. But that isn't what this particular slice of Miami is about. And if you want swimming, there's a way to do that, too."People get on their boats and go out to these islands and jump into the water," says Rosso.Loading...Midtown Park by Proper in Miami is described as " few true pedestrian neighborhoods in Miami" by its developer, Carlos Rosso.Midtown ParkLoading...Developer Carlos Rosso wanted to bring a little of New York and hometown Buenos Aires to Miami.Rosso DevelopmentIn June, Rosso's Standard Residences, the first-ever residential project from the ...