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“Surban” sprawl
A dose of big-city living hits the ’burbs. By Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
MIAMIANS TEND TO associate areas like Kendall, Doral and Sunrise, Florida, with a sprawl of single-family homes dotted with chain restaurants or big-box retailers—a far cry from the fast- paced, trendy lifestyle enjoyed by residents of more urban areas. A new crop of developments might change all that. Enter the “surban,” a suburban neighborhood that affords the excitement and accessibility of an urban area while retaining its residential vibe and relatively lower rents. The walkable live/ work/play model is based on the new urbanism and human- modernism movements, which strive to create pedestrian- friendly and eco-friendly environments that offer a higher quality of life. South Florida is rapidly becoming one of the premier regions to experience this kind of living. In Sunrise, Richman Signature
Properties’ Portico (1941 NW 136th Ave) is much more than
DISCOVER! Time Out Miami May 18–August 16, 2017 Caption caption Portico
just a place to hang one’s hat. The development—situated across the street from the bustling mall Sawgrass Mills—is a techy city- dweller’s dream. A media center and conference room provide an office solution for those working remotely, while a spin studio with on-demand classes and a sports bar delivers when you’re off-duty. Portico’s sister property to the
south, Azura (12755 SW 136th St), brings the same amenities to Kendall and is in close proximity to shopping center London
Square (touting boutiques and coffeeshops). Both developments are keen on supplying their residents with social programs that rank high with millennials and Gen Xers. Beer and wine clubs, “Bark and Bite” yappy hours and pool parties are regularly on the calendar. “More and more, we’re seeing suburban areas with urban characteristics popping up across the U.S., and these ‘surban’ markets are found in many of South Florida’s neighborhoods
Downtown Dadeland
such as Kendall and Sunrise,” said Kristen Gucwa, vice president of marketing for Richman Signature Properties. “Sunrise is specifically adding to this national trend through new developments near the Sawgrass Mills mall, taking the area to the next level. Overall, surban living gives locals more cost-friendly alternatives without sacrificing the urban lifestyle.” Accessibility is one of the main attractions of a surban. Downtown Dadeland (7250 N Kendall Dr), one of the original pioneers of the concept in Miami, features seven residential buildings with a lively retail and entertainment space on the ground floor. Residents can take an elevator down to a yoga class, dinner at gastropub Barley (8945 SW 72nd Pl) or World of Beer (9010 SW 72nd Pl) to have a pint. Top culinary talents, such as Michael Schwartz and José Mendin, have restaurants opening in the complex this year.
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