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Javier F. Aviff6
Tel 305-350-7202
Fax 305-351-2275
javino@bilzin.com

October 10,2018

Mr. Francisco J. Garcia

Director, Planning and Zoning Department
City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130

Re:

2140 NW 12th Avenue. Miami. Florida

Folio: 01 -31 26-066-0010

Dear Mr. Garcia:

This firm represents Miami Produce Center, LLC ("Owner") as the owner and developer
(the "Property")'
of the property located at approximately 2140 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida
please accepi this correspondence as the letter of intent for the attached application for design
("uDRB") of the special
review and recommendation by the Urban Development Review Board
Area Plan known as "Miami Produce" (the "Project").

Designed by award-winning architects Bjarke Ingels Group, Miami Produce will

be a
cutting-edge, mixeo-use development in the heart of Allapattah's industrial district. This
pedes"trian--oriented project will incorporate an innovative mix of uses not previously offered in

ihi, ,r". of Miami, inciuding retail, residential uses, lodging, co-working offices, restaurants,
urban farming, and educational components such as college courses or. training -highly
in
specialized t.'"tOt. lnspired by the reimagined and repurposed Miami. Produce
Center
project will also integrate thJ industrial character of the neighborhood through
warehouses, the
the inclusion of manufacturing-enabled retail or similar light industrial uses.

Miami produce will provide a truly unique urban experience oriented 1o the engagement
Santa Clara
of pedestrians and use of transit. The Project will connecl directly to the adjacent
the
Metrorail station. clear directional signaga and thoughtful design elements will encourage
vis]tors. Ground level retail, dining, and other amenities
use of public transit by residents
will be designed around a prominent "nJpedestrian and vehicle promenade' Aligned with NW 21st
Avenue and NW
Terrace, the promenade will provide thru-site connectivity between NW 13th
12th Avenue.

MIAMI 6044853. I 83329/85503

BILZIN SUMBERG BAENA PRICE & AXELROD LLP

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1450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131-3456 305.374.7580 i:*x 305.374 7593
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The architecture represents a three-dimensional urban framework, designed with

large
industrial-sized floor plates to provide maximum programmatic flexibility.
At the ground floor, a
series of existing produce warehouses will be restoied and reprogrammed to create a vibrant
public realm while preserving the industrial spirit of the neighborhood. Between the warehouses,
and plentiful open
ihree large pedesirian corridors will exhibit a variety of lush landscaping
space, resulting in diverse microclimates that allow the buildings' programming
to extend
creating a large
outdoors. A stack of linear buildings will float above the existing warehouses,
context' On
urban courtyard at the center while forming gateways that open to the surrounding
public realm vertically and capture
top of each building, programmed "roofsclpls" ext,end the
stunning views of downtown Miami and surrounding neighborhoods'
to the
The project's location in an industrial neighborhood with a direct connection those
Metrorail system allows the provision of needed uies and resources to
local residents,
community at large'
who live or work in the neighboring Health District, and to the greater Miami
of Miami's artisans, brewers,
Miami produce will also piovide a-n important opportunity to many
light manufacturers, and other producers.

Based on the foregoing, the Owner respectfully requests the .UDRB recommend
approval of the Miami proouce special Area Plan. Please do not hesitate
to contact the
undersigned should you have any questions or need additional information.

JFA
Enclosures

MrAMI 6044853.1 83329/85503