Related Group says 444 Brickell will not be demolished until 2028 at the earliest, according to the Herald.
Demolition of 444 Brickell will allow for a new section of baywalk to connect two existing baywalk sections, along with a new tower.
The property has been designated as an archaeological landmark, as part of a deal to allow two towers to proceed next door.
Miami’s Historic Preservation Board was not given the power to alter development plans for the 444 Brickell site in the deal (which it would normally have for designated sites).
The board voted on September 3 to defer a hearing on Related’s plan for displaying artifacts on the site to January. Those items are currently being stored in the 444 Brickell building.
The developer is planning to build a revised riverwalk behind the new towers with “archaeologically inspired features.”
There will also be enclosed public spaces in the new development where some of the finds will be publicly displayed. The developer is additionally negotiating with HistoryMiami for public display of the finds.
Display cases with artifacts may also be created in the lobbies of the new buildings.
conceptual renderings show the new riverwalk and public display areas:
