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Battle for the Miami Beach Convention Center

Two bidders are competing for the multi-million dollar Miami Beach Convention Center project. They have presented their plans to the public recently during a hearing. The presentations offered more information on what they plan to do but neither offered much on how traffic will be impacted. An article on Globest.com stated, “The Portman CMC team has hired David Plummer & Associates, a Coral Gables company, to analyze traffic issues in connection with its plan.”

Find out more about the Two Competitors’ Plans on the Globest website.

Architects Go Head To Head

Curbed recently posted an article on how two architects are battling it out with updated plans for the Miami Beach Convention Center. The first architect, Bjarke Ingels, plans for a more colorful and energetic design. Whereas his competition, Rem Koolhaas, has a more futuristic and eclectic look. You’ll be able to take a look at some of the images they provided.

You can read more about the Updated Convention Center Plans on the Miami section of Curbed.

Portman – CMC Group Discusses Changes to Convention Center Plans

South Florida Business Journal recently interviewed Jack Portman, from the Portman – CMC Group, on their plans for the Miami Convention Center. The Portman – CMC Group proposed new designs that call for approximately 100,000 square feet of retail space, which is less than half of what the group initially proposed. Portman said this decision was made based on a combination of feedback from the public and the city commission.

Jack Portman went on to discuss their other plans for the Miami Convention Center, including separate convention space and hotel space, a search for complementary retailers to support Lincoln Road businesses, plans for a public transit hub, and their thoughts on the competing bid from South Beach ACE.

To read the full interview with Jack Portman from Portman – CMC Group, check out South Florida Business Journal.

Portman – CMC Group Scales down Retail Space in Convention Center Bid

Jack Portman, vice chairman of Portman Holdings and John Portman & Associates, recently announced that the Portman – CMC bid for the Miami Convention Center will now propose less retail and leasable space than the initial plans. This decision was made after the team received feedback from the public and merchants on Lincoln Road. The new plans propose approximately 100,000 square feet of retail space, which is about half of the initial amount of space proposed. “It’s an evolving process,” Portman said.

To read the full article on the Portman – CMC Group, visit The Miami Herald.

Miami Beach Residents Hear Renovation Pitches from Portman – CMC Group

Ugo Colombo, with the Portman – CMC Group, presented their ideas for the Miami Convention Center Renovations to Miami Beach residents. This was the resident’s first look at what the Convention Center could look like after renovations and both firms presenting are planning to take their opinions into consideration for the final proposal. The Portman – CMC Group plans to focus on creating harmony between the building structures and the landscaping so that visitors will be able to enjoy spending time outdoors while having the option of being in the shade.

To read more about the Portman – CMC Group proposal, visit the Miami Herald

Ugo Colombo attends Haute Living’s Annual Haute 100 Dinner

Ugo Colombo, one of South Florida’s most respected residential and commerical property developers, recently attended Haute Living’s Annual Haute 100 Dinner event at the Forge Restaurant and Wine Bar in Miami Beach.

Ugo Colombo attends Haute Living’s Annual Haute 100 Dinner by Ugo Colombo