North Miami’s Causeway Village Could Double in Height

North Miami’s Causeway Village Could Double in Height

North Miami continues to attract attention as developers push for higher density near major transportation corridors. The latest example is the Causeway Village mixed-use project, which may nearly double in height if city officials approve a new proposal.

Located at 1850 N.E. 123rd Street, just east of U.S. 1 and near the Broad Causeway, the 4.13-acre site sits in a strategic location connecting North Miami to Bay Harbor Islands, Bal Harbour, and Surfside.

Why the Height Increase Matters

The original Causeway Village plan, approved in 2019 and updated in 2022, called for a 10-story building reaching 110 feet. That version included 383 apartments, ground-floor retail, and a structured parking garage. However, construction never began.

Under current zoning, the site actually allows up to 516 residential units. The challenge was fitting that many apartments within the previously approved height limit. To solve that issue, the developer is now requesting permission to increase the height to 210 feet.

If approved, the taller structure would allow all 516 units to be built while maintaining the same overall mixed-use concept.

A Response to Housing Demand

In the application submitted to the city, the developer described the project as a luxury, environmentally sustainable, mixed-use community designed to respond to evolving housing market conditions. The proposal argues that increased height and density will enhance the streetscape and urban design along the corridor while addressing continued demand for apartments in North Miami.

The city’s Planning Commission is scheduled to review the height increase request on January 6. Any changes will require additional approvals, including final site plans and architectural designs.

What This Signals for North Miami

This proposal reflects a broader trend across Miami-Dade County: building upward instead of outward. With land becoming scarcer and demand for housing remaining strong, developers are increasingly seeking height increases near transit routes and major connectors.

For residents, investors, and buyers, projects like Causeway Village suggest that North Miami is transitioning into a denser, more urban environment. Proximity to coastal communities and major roadways only adds to the area’s appeal.

If approved, the Causeway Village height increase could set a precedent for future developments — signaling that North Miami’s growth phase is far from over.