Kicking off the redevelopment of Southland Mall in Cutler Bay, Florida, American Landmark and BH Group have broken ground on a seven-year, multi-phase build out of the mall into Southplace City Center.
The $1.5 billion project begins with multifamily residences at the eight-story Current at City Center with 24,000 square feet of ground retail and a new parking garage. The ground floor’s entirety will be Presidente Supermarkets, one of the country’s largest Hispanic-owned grocery chains. The supermarket will have a one-of-a-kind design that aligns with the overall vision and strategy of Southplace City Center.
“This groundbreaking is a crucial step in fulfilling our goal of creating a more vibrant and connected community in Cutler Bay and all of southern Miami-Dade County,” says Joe Lubeck, CEO of American Landmark. “As we break ground on The Current at City Center and Southplace City Center as a whole, we envision a focal point for the area where residents have a true live-work-play option that satisfies the growing need for housing, updated retail, communal spaces, casual and high-end dining, and much more. We are thankful for the collaborative efforts of Miami-Dade County and the town of Cutler Bay as they share their passion for the economic growth and modernization of this area.”
The Current at City Center, with an expected completion of third quarter 2027, will offer modern, upscale residences designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality housing in Miami-Dade County. The new development will include 350 apartment homes along with luxury amenities, such as a resort-style pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a resident lounge, a dog park, and outdoor gathering areas.
“With The Current at City Center now underway, this groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new era for Miami-Dade County,” adds Isaac Toledano, founder and CEO of BH Group. “This is only the beginning of what will become one of the area’s most transformative developments bringing greater economic opportunity, innovation, and inspiration for what can be accomplished in this exceptional community.”
Adjacent to Miami-Dade County’s new Bus Rapid Transit system, the transformation of Southland Mall into Southplace City Center will introduce over 5,000 market-rate residential units; 500,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment space; a 60,000-square-foot medical center; a 150-key hotel; and extensive green spaces.
Southplace City Center is expected to generate approximately 3,000 new jobs during construction and $44 million in revenue within its first five years with 2,000 permanent jobs thereafter.
The 100-acre property will feature a reimagined retail center with direct storefront access, improved parking, and a dedicated community space for events such as concerts and farmers markets. Current major retailers include Macy’s, JCPenney, Regal Cinemas, Florida Technical College, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, DSW, ROSS Dress for Less, LA Fitness, Five Below, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Applebee’s.
