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Centro in the CBD is set to go vertical

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Centro Condo High-Rise Project Reaches Key Milestone

By John Jordan | Miami

MIAMI—Centro, the first residential condominium construction project in Miami since 2008, hit a critical milestone with its recent foundation pour. The process took 20 hours over two days at the project site for the 37-story loft-style condo tower at 151 SE 1st St.

A total of 68 trucks poured 1,360 yards of concrete over two days (April 26th and May 3rd). Centro developer Harvey Hernandez, chairman and managing partner of Newgard Development Group, says, "The foundation pour is a monumental milestone in Centro’s construction progress. In the past, people would come downtown to work and then leave immediately after dark. Today downtown is a dynamic neighborhood, close to cultural venues, offices and public transportation, offering endless amenities. It’s an exciting area where people want to live, and Centro residents will be in the center of it all.”

Centro’s residences will include one- and two-bedroom units with open-concept floor plans; 10-foot ceilings; floor-to-ceiling windows with energy-efficient, sound-reducing glass; and balconies. Contemporary interiors will feature finished concrete floors; oversized closets; modern Italian kitchens, bathroom and light fixtures; Italian cabinetry; and stainless-steel, energy-smart appliances.

Planned building amenities are to include a two-story penthouse recreation area featuring a rooftop pool with 360-degree views; health club and spa facilities; and resident’s Skylounge. The finished tower will also feature full-service valet parking; an outdoor pet area with access controlled entry/exit; 24-hour reception desk; multiple fully-wired shared workspaces; and ground-floor anchor restaurant and retail space.

The tower will also have dedicated parking for the Car2Go vehicle sharing program and lifetime Car2Go memberships for residents, as well as parking nearby in an existing garage.