Urban Development Review Board - Mar 18, 2026
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Meeting Summary
The Urban Development Review Board approved the Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residence, a 244-unit mixed-use development at 119 Northwest 29th Street in Miami's Wynwood district. The 12-story project by Property Markets Group received approval with conditions requiring enhanced sculptural elements on the Northwest 30th Street facade and better integration of balconies on the south facade, along with recommendations to revisit the roof line architectural expressions.
Key Decisions (1)
Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residence at 119 NW 29th Street
Property Markets Group's 244-unit mixed-use residential project with 4,600 sq ft commercial space and 15,000 sq ft office space approved. The 143,653 sq ft project spans 12 stories on 29th Street (T6-8-O zoning with NRD-1 overlay) and 8 stories on 30th Street (T5-O with NRD-2 overlay). Multiple warrants approved including micro dwelling units, shared parking beyond first divisor, parking in mezzanine, parking in second layer on secondary frontage, 30% parking reduction, and 10% reduction in required open space. Architect: Cube Three. Landscape architect: Kala Design Studio.
Development Activity (1)
Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residence
244 residential units, 4,600 sq ft commercial space, 15,000 sq ft co-working office space (exclusive to residents), 143,653 total sq ft, 12 stories on 29th Street frontage, 8 stories on 30th Street frontage. GFRC exterior material with sculptural curved forms and Frida Kahlo-inspired mural on east facade. Pool amenity deck inspired by Frida Kahlo's Mexico residence.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Developer pursuing 244-unit micro dwelling project in Wynwood indicates continued demand for smaller residential units in urban Miami neighborhoods.
Commercial Demand
Mixed-use project includes only 4,600 sq ft of commercial space and 15,000 sq ft of resident-only co-working space, suggesting residential uses commanding premium over retail in Wynwood.
Sentiment
Board expressed strong support for project massing and design approach, with unanimous approval despite multiple warrant requests including 30% parking reduction, indicating favorable regulatory environment for dense urban development in Wynwood.