Terra and New Valley, the development partners behind Natura Gardens, a new multifamily community in Northwest Miami-Dade County, have secured $64.8 million in construction financing from Bank OZK. The loan will fund the ongoing construction of the 23-acre community, which will encompass 460 garden-style apartments across 12 three-story residential buildings. The development broke ground in February 2021 and vertical construction will get underway in the next 30 days, with completion slated for late 2022. Cushman & Wakefield arranged the financing on behalf of the development team.

“Our ability to secure favorable construction financing for Natura Gardens speaks to the growing demand for market rate rental housing in South Florida,” said David Martin, CEO of Terra. “We’re seeing an influx of millennials, young professionals and new families looking for attainably-priced residential options in South Florida’s suburban neighborhoods, specifically west of I-75, close to good schools, and some of the region’s largest corporate employers.”

Natura Gardens has been architecturally designed by Pascual, Perez, Kiliddjian Architecture (PPK), with the development’s clubhouse and model units imagined by tennis champion Venus Williams’ design firm V Starr Interiors.

Apartments will range from one- to three-bedrooms, measuring between 727 and 1,476 square feet in size. Units will boast high-end finishes and fixtures, expansive balconies, custom shaker-style kitchen cabinetry, spacious built-in pantries, kitchen islands with breakfast areas, stainless-steel appliances, full-size washer and dryers, spacious living and dining rooms, walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms.

Amenities at the gated community will include a two-story clubhouse with a resort-style pool and spa; a covered kitchen prep area and grilling station, sink and refrigerator; outdoor tiki hut areas with hammocks and lounge chairs on comfortable beach sand, tables and umbrellas; a media room, game room and kids playroom; a children’s tot-lot play area with recreational equipment and electronics charging stations; a sophisticated lounge with a bar and kitchen; a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga, aerobics and spinning studios; a business center with co-working spaces and a coffee bar; and a residents-only dog park with site furnishings.

Inspired by the area’s natural surroundings, the community will feature lush landscaping, open lawns, lakes and preserves. Residents will also have access to a dedicated walking/running trail throughout the community.

Natura Gardens is situated along NW 170th Street between I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike, immediately south of the planned American Dream retail and entertainment complex.