The 500,000 square-foot shopping center, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Cinemax, is set to open in November. Co-developers Whitman Family Development and Simon Property Group recently announced new additions to its diverse roster: Armani Collezioni, Intermix, Audemars Piguet, Diptyque, Pandora, Stuart Weitzman, Italia Independent, and the largest Apple store in Florida. The mall will bring a mix of luxury and accessible brands to an under-served market, while creating hundreds of local jobs.

City Center will appeal to foodies as well: an Italian food hall the likes of which has yet to open in Florida - until now - will be debuted, along with a variety of familiar and new eateries like Dr. Smood, Luke’s Lobster, Haagen Dazs, Pasion del Cielo, and Pubbelly Sushi.

The mall will be conveniently accessible by a Metromover stop and will have an underground garage to accommodate the influx of traffic.

Brickell Ave. has a new luxury high-rise. From Property Markets Group and JDS Development Group comes Echo Brickell, a 180 unit boutique luxury residential tower. The 60 floor tower's innovative architecture is by Carlos Ott with Cohen, Freedman, Encinosa as well as is a limited edition design collaboration between Carlos Ott with interiors by the yoo Studio to create Carlos Ott + yoo.

Echo Brickell features 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts designed by Carloss Ott and Yoo Studio. Units range from 760 SF (1 bedroom) to over 4,300 SF (penthouse). Residence's include smart home technology, summer kitchen, 8 ft terrace, marble floors and Italian cabinetry. The residences are matched with high-end amenities including an infinity edge pool with bay views & poolside service, hot tubs, fitness center, valet and 24 hour concierge and security. Echo Brickell is in prime walking distance to Mary Brickell Village as well as the new Brickell City Centre. Completion is expected by the end of 2016 on this skyline chancing development.