Landmark Sunset Place mall is winding down and will be replaced. See 5 takeaways

The Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami will be demolished to make way for a new development featuring residential towers, a hotel, offices, a theater and restaurants. The redevelopment aims to revitalize the area and transform it into a walkable neighborhood.

The full story, with link below, was originally published in October 2024.

FULL STORY: Sunset Place mall will be demolished and replaced. Take a look at what’s coming next

Here are the highlights:

• Redevelopment plans: The new Sunset Place will consist of seven towers ranging from 12 to 33 stories, including 1,513 residences, a 287-room hotel and a 1,300-seat movie theater.

• Approval and vision: The project has received approval from the South Miami City Commission, with a focus on enhancing the city’s downtown.

• Past challenges: Previous redevelopment attempts failed, but the current plan includes a higher property value by 2034 to ensure progress and financial benefits for the city.

• Development timeline: The first phase, including streets and a condo-hotel, is expected by 2029, with condo sales launching soon and demolition starting in early 2026, pending permits and successful pre-sales.

• Economic considerations: Despite a challenging condo market with declining sales and rising fees, the city considers the project’s success crucial for the area’s future.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.

This story was originally published July 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM.