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Revitalized Plans Unveiled for Merrick Parc: Twin Towers to Rise 31 Stories Near Coral Gables

MG Development, in collaboration with New York-based Baron Property Group, has submitted updated designs for Merrick Parc, a transformative twin-tower development near Coral Gables and the Douglas Road Metrorail Station. Originally proposed as two 19-story rental buildings with 450 units, the revamped project now features 31-story towers (361 feet tall) with 806 residential units, significantly increasing density while enhancing pedestrian-friendly design elements.

Key Project Highlights:

• 806 luxury residential units (nearly double the initial plan)
• 819 parking spaces and an 865-space garage
• 16,750–17,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail/commercial space
• Over 60,000 sq. ft. of open space, including shaded walkways and greenery
• Prime location: 3898 Shipping Ave, adjacent to Coral Gables and major transit

Strategic Expansion & Design Enhancements

Designed by Behar Font & Partners, the towers now prioritize linear unit layouts, expanded retail space, and pedestrian-oriented streetscapes with shade trees. The developers assembled the site in 2022, acquiring parcels for 19.5million (3898 Shipping Ave) and 16 million (adjacent lots).

Financing & Broader Portfolio

• Secured $24 million in financing from New York’s S3 Capital for the initial phase.
• MG Development, led by Alirio Torrealba, is also advancing Metro Parc in Hialeah - a three-phase, 1,526-unit apartment complex.
• Baron Property Group, founded by Matthew Baron, is co-developing multiple projects with MG.
• Additional ventures include The Village at Coral Gables, a 48-unit mixed-use complex at 535 Santander Ave.

The developers have requested a pre-application meeting with Miami-Dade County to refine plans based on official feedback. This marks a major step forward for a project poised to reshape a rapidly growing corridor. For renderings and design details, Behar Font & Partners serves as the lead architect.

With its transit-adjacent location and expanded scale, Merrick Parc reflects the surge in high-density, mixed-use development near Coral Gables—catering to demand for urban living, retail, and connectivity.