In keeping with George Merrick's architectural theme villages concept, developer of note Ralph Sanchez and his team are revealing plans for the re-development of properties east and southeast of Fred Hartnett Ponce Circle Park in downtown Coral Gables. The new Old Spanish Village directly across from the park will replace a busy office building with a majestic Mediterranean style condominium and townhomes.
According to our mayor, the amount of vehicle traffic generated by residents will be far less that the amount of traffic from businesses currently located at the site. In addition, increased pedestrian traffic in the circle park and surrounding neighborhood could be advantageous for local art galleries, restaurants and shops located within walking distance.
With his previous developments (Gables Grand, Douglas Grand) and this proposed project, Mr. Sanchez seems to appreciate and honor the intent of George Merrick's grand design for Coral Gables. We can only wish and pray that all developers working in Coral Gables had the insight and resolve to create buildings that are truly works of art.
The city and this neighborhood will benefit greatly from this well conceived and (I predict) well constructed residential enclave.
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It broke my heart to see such a lovely neighborhood destroyed so that another condominium project could be built. I have no idea how many stories it will be but I am sure that in Gables style it will be at least eight.
the only tall building to be constructed will replace the tall (ugly) bulding already there. The new building will be much nicer. It's amistake to think the three block are will be replaced with more tall buildings. More likely, townhomes that will be a great improvement over the little cracker jack box homes that were once adjoining the commercial section of the downtown.
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