What is actually coming to Coconut Grove over the next few years? If you live here, plan to buy, or are thinking about selling, the cranes and headlines can feel hard to track. You deserve a clear view of what is open, what is rising, and what is still on the drawing board, plus how it could affect your plans. This guide breaks down the major projects, key zoning changes, and practical takeaways so you can move with confidence. Let’s dive in.
The Grove’s pipeline at a glance
Coconut Grove is seeing a mix of new luxury condos, transit‑linked mixed use, and refreshed office and retail. Several projects are already open, while others are moving through approvals or beginning sales.
- Luxury and wellness‑branded condos are adding high‑end options.
- Transit‑oriented projects near the Metrorail are increasing density and retail.
- Older retail hubs are being renewed with Class A offices and restaurants.
- County‑led, mixed‑income housing is planned on public land in West Grove.
Delivered recently: new places open now
Grove Central
This transit‑oriented hub delivered a 23‑story residential tower with 402 apartments, about 170,000 square feet of retail, and a 1,250‑space public garage next to the Coconut Grove Metrorail station. It began opening for residents in 2024 and expands neighborhood retail and rental options. See details in the report on the completion of Grove Central. Learn more about Grove Central’s delivery and scope.
Mary Street and CocoWalk
The Mary Street adaptive reuse brought about 78,000 square feet of Class A offices with street‑level retail, signaling renewed office demand in the Grove core. Get the Mary Street project overview.
CocoWalk’s repositioning added a five‑story office building, One Cocowalk, and refreshed the open‑air retail and dining mix, bringing more daytime workers and foot traffic back to the Center Grove. See CocoWalk ownership and redevelopment context.
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden
Investment and renovation activity at Mayfair brought a rebrand and a rollout of new hospitality and dining offerings across the complex. Read about the hotel’s renovation initiative.
In motion: projects to watch
THE WELL Coconut Grove
This wellness‑branded condominium is planned for Tigertail Avenue with about 194 residences, a large wellness club, and roughly 22,000 square feet of retail. Sales launched in January 2025, with the developer indicating a late‑2025 construction start and completion around 2028. See the developer’s project page and timeline.
The entitlement path has drawn public scrutiny around transit‑linked height bonuses. City actions in 2025 addressed a bonus‑height “loophole,” with the debate highlighting how fast policy can shift. Read local coverage of the bonus‑height debate. Critics also note some luxury projects still plan significant parking, which can undercut transit goals. See reporting on parking and TOD claims.
Vita at Grove Isle
Vita is a 65‑residence luxury condo on Grove Isle that topped off in 2024, with delivery targeted for late 2025 or early 2026. See the construction milestone update. The project has also faced lawsuits from homeowner groups challenging city approvals, which could influence timing or conditions. Read coverage of Grove Isle litigation.
West Grove public‑land redevelopment
Miami‑Dade County approved multiple mixed‑income projects along Douglas Road under Rapid Transit Zoning, including Gallery in the Grove and Eviva, which together account for hundreds of apartments near the Douglas Road Metrorail station. These will replace older low‑rise county housing with higher‑density buildings intended to add workforce and affordable units. See WLRN’s update on county approvals.
Zoning shifts you should know
Miami‑Dade’s Rapid Transit Zoning allows more height and density near Metrorail stations on county land when public benefits are met. This framework is driving taller, mixed‑income projects around Douglas Road. Read about RTZ approvals in West Grove.
At the city level, leaders have discussed new rules to raise minimum housing densities near transit and to refine how bonuses are applied. These discussions made headlines during 2025 and factored into how some Grove proposals are reviewed. See local reporting on potential city zoning changes.
How this may affect your plans
If you plan to buy
- Check each project’s status. Verify entitlement, permits, construction financing, and realistic delivery windows before contracting on preconstruction.
- Review parking and transit details. If you value walkability or train access, compare parking ratios and proximity to the Metrorail.
- Account for construction. Expect traffic shifts, sidewalk closures, and noise near active sites over the next few years.
If you plan to sell
- Spotlight proximity to renewed amenities. Homes and condos near CocoWalk, Mary Street, and Mayfair can benefit from new office and dining traffic.
- Watch luxury condo comps. New high‑end towers can elevate top‑end pricing, especially for waterfront and amenity‑rich units.
- Plan timing with construction. Coordinate listing windows to avoid major road or utility work near your block when possible.
Key numbers and timelines
- Grove Central is open with 402 apartments, about 170,000 square feet of retail, and a 1,250‑space public garage.
- THE WELL Coconut Grove launched sales in January 2025. The developer indicates a late‑2025 start and about 2028 delivery, pending approvals.
- Vita at Grove Isle topped off in 2024 and targets completion in late 2025 or early 2026, while litigation continues.
- West Grove RTZ approvals add several hundred mixed‑income units near Douglas Road over the next cycle.
Your next step
You do not need to track every permit or hearing to make a smart move. You only need a clear plan for your property and timeline. If you want to buy into the Grove’s next chapter or position a sale around these changes, connect with a local advisor who lives this market every day. Reach out to Pam Mayers for a custom, data‑driven plan for your situation.
FAQs
Are Coconut Grove’s upcoming projects already approved and guaranteed?
- Status varies. Grove Central and Mary Street are complete. CocoWalk continues leasing and openings. Vita at Grove Isle has topped off but faces lawsuits. THE WELL launched sales while entitlements and permits were active topics in 2025.
Will new development make Coconut Grove more expensive for buyers?
- Luxury condos can lift high‑end comps, while county projects add rental and workforce supply that may ease some rental pressure over time. Effects depend on the submarket and property type.
How does Rapid Transit Zoning change what can be built in West Grove?
- RTZ allows more height and density near Metrorail on county land when public benefits are included. That is why taller, mixed‑income projects are moving forward near Douglas Road.
What should you look for before buying preconstruction in the Grove?
- Confirm entitlements and permits, the developer’s track record, construction financing, litigation status, and a realistic schedule. Review parking allocations and condo documents before you sign.
Will transit‑linked projects reduce traffic right away?
- Not necessarily. Some projects still include substantial parking and attract car‑owning residents. Traffic and construction impacts can continue during build‑out, and transit gains depend on project details and public investment.
