Met 3
Encyclopedia
Met 3 is part of Metropolitan Miami
, a complex of four skyscraper
s in the central business district
of Downtown
Miami, Florida
, United States
. Met 3, the tallest of the four towers, was originally under construction and planned for completion in 2011. However, the project was put on hold. By 2011 construction had never gotten past site preparation.
At 828 feet, Met 3, when completed, would be the 2nd-tallest building in Miami at 828 ft (252 m), behind the 903-foot (275 m) Brickell Financial Centre Phase II
, which is approved for construction. Met 3 will contain 76 floors, which will make it the tallest building in the United States south of New York City
in terms of floor count. In total height, it will also be the tallest residential building south of New York, consisting of residential condominium units, as it will pass the Four Seasons Hotel Miami
, which holds that distinction currently.
's involvement in the project. He formed the O'Neal Group, a building-development company. The Metropolitan Miami project is the group's first.
In 2008 supermarket chain Whole Foods
joined the lease for a location on the ground level of Met 3. The bottom of Met 3, including Whole Foods, and the separate Met Square shopping center, are set to begin construction in the summer of 2011. The Met 3 base is supposed to be built such that the Met 3 tower could later be built on top.
Metropolitan Miami (development)
Metropolitan Miami is a mixed-use development expected to consist of four skyscrapers and a lifestyle center in the Central Business District of Downtown Miami, Florida...
, a complex of four skyscraper
Skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, often designed for office and commercial use. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper...
s in the central business district
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
of Downtown
Downtown Miami
Downtown Miami is an urban residential neighborhood, and the central business district of Miami, Miami-Dade County, and South Florida in the United States...
Miami, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Met 3, the tallest of the four towers, was originally under construction and planned for completion in 2011. However, the project was put on hold. By 2011 construction had never gotten past site preparation.
At 828 feet, Met 3, when completed, would be the 2nd-tallest building in Miami at 828 ft (252 m), behind the 903-foot (275 m) Brickell Financial Centre Phase II
Brickell Financial Centre
The Brickell World Plaza, also known as 600 Brickell, and formerly known as the Brickell Financial Center, is an under construction high rise office building in Miami, Florida, United States in the Downtown neighborhood and financial district of Brickell at 600 Brickell Avenue...
, which is approved for construction. Met 3 will contain 76 floors, which will make it the tallest building in the United States south of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
in terms of floor count. In total height, it will also be the tallest residential building south of New York, consisting of residential condominium units, as it will pass the Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
The Four Seasons Hotel and Tower, also known as the Four Seasons Hotel Miami or simply the Four Seasons Tower, is a skyscraper in Miami, Florida, United States. It is located in Downtown Miami's Brickell Financial District. The tower contains a Four Seasons Hotel, office space and several...
, which holds that distinction currently.
History
The Metropolitan Miami project gained attention due to NBA star Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
's involvement in the project. He formed the O'Neal Group, a building-development company. The Metropolitan Miami project is the group's first.
In 2008 supermarket chain Whole Foods
Whole foods
Whole foods are foods that are unprocessed and unrefined, or processed and refined as little as possible, before being consumed. Whole foods typically do not contain added ingredients, such as salt, carbohydrates, or fat. Examples of whole foods include unpolished grains, beans, fruits, vegetables...
joined the lease for a location on the ground level of Met 3. The bottom of Met 3, including Whole Foods, and the separate Met Square shopping center, are set to begin construction in the summer of 2011. The Met 3 base is supposed to be built such that the Met 3 tower could later be built on top.
See also
- Metropolitan Miami (development)Metropolitan Miami (development)Metropolitan Miami is a mixed-use development expected to consist of four skyscrapers and a lifestyle center in the Central Business District of Downtown Miami, Florida...
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- Wells Fargo Center (Miami)Wells Fargo Center (Miami)The Met 2 Financial Center, is part of the Metropolitan Miami complex of four skyscrapers in the central business district of Downtown Miami, Florida, United States. It was completed in early 2010....
- List of tallest buildings in Miami