Electra America and BH Group are Partnering for a $1 Billion Renovation Project at Southland Mall in Cutler Bay

September 21, 2022

More than 4,000 units will be included in a $1 billion makeover plan for the Southland Mall in Cutler Bay, which was unveiled by Lake Park-based Electra America and Miami-based BH Group.

The 80-acre site will have mixed-use additions from Miami-based real estate company BH Group, its multifamily partner American Landmark in Tampa, and Electra. According to a press statement, they will contain a 150-key hotel, 60,000 square feet of medical office space, 150,000 square feet of retail out lots, and a public amphitheater.

The present mall building won’t be demolished, though, according to the developers. Instead, while the original mall is being rebuilt, the development would take place in the parking lot.

A new grand entry on U.S. 1, a pedestrian bridge to the brand-new BRT stop, trolley stops, and an amphitheater with a bandshell are all additional attractions.

The partnership purchased the indoor shopping center at 20505 South Dixie Highway in May for $100.3 million. Southplace City Center is the name of the new endeavor.

According to a press statement, Electra America, headed by managing partner Joe Lubeck, and its partners want to start construction on the first residential building in 2023, with a completion date of early 2025. Starting rent will be $2,500 per month.

MSA Architects is developing the master plan for Southplace City Center.

In the first five years, according to the project’s creator, 2,700 employment would be generated.

The redevelopment site is located in an Opportunity Zone, a region that has been set aside by the government with the goal of promoting growth and job creation in low-income areas. As a result, the partnership might draw in investors looking for tax advantages from project investment.