LITTLE RIVER HAS EMERGED AS ONE OF MIAMI’S MOST VIBRANT AND ECLECTIC NEIGHBORHOODS
Little River Miami
Little River Miami is a 25-acre neighborhood revitalization and urban infill development project. Beginning in 2014, MVW Partners assembled 100+ properties, thoughtfully curating tenancy and community with each building renovation while planning for additional ground-up development. Today, the neighborhood has been established as a significant and highly sought-after submarket within the City of Miami, and is known as a hub for best-in-class local talent in the F&B, cultural, and creative office communities.
In 2021, AJ Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Little River from MVW Partners, who will remain the local partner for the next evolution of the area.
2014-2016
Total Square Feet
930,459
Total Acres
21.1
Total Properties Acquired
94
Commercial Leases Signed
24
Residential Units
62
MVW Partners makes its first acquisition of properties – 1 of 50 in the neighborhood that year. A subtropical industrial palette is introduced to the neighborhood’s low rise warehouses to achieve a cohesive, design-forward landscape.
MVW Partners works with The City of Miami to introduce a complimentary trolley route that connects all points on the Upper East Side.
One of the neighborhood’s landmarks, Lot 6, is created, including planting the signature Banyan Tree, in what was once an old roofing yard. Lot 6 becomes a centerpoint for culturally relevant events in the city from O, Miami to SOBE Wine and Food Festival
As warehouses continue to be renovated for commercial use, new tenants move into the neighborhood, including Vanity Projects, Bill Brady Gallery, Classic Motors, ISHINE365, Chris Oh and Barkhaus.
2017-2019
Total Square Feet
1,105,020 SF
Total Acres
25.36
Total Properties Acquired
108
Commercial Leases Signed
64
Residential Units
88
A wave of new tenants open their doors, attracting a variety of local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and creatives, including Imperial Moto Café, Center for Subtropical Affairs, Rose Coloured Floral, Counter Culture Coffee, éliou, J&H Barber, and Athletics.
Renovations continue and TENOVERSIX, a contemporary clothing boutique from Dallas, TX debuts their first South Florida location along with Marie Robinson Salon, further positioning Little River as a full service neighborhood with shopping, entertainment and cultural programming.
MVW Partners successfully secures Opportunity Zone designation for Little River and surrounding areas, a program designed to encourage long term investment in local business and improved infrastructure.
Looking towards the future of Little River as a cultural hub within the city of Miami, MVW Partners makes a strategic sale of 26,850SF to Oolite Arts to build an eight building walkable campus designed by renowned architects Barozzi Veiga.
2020-2022
Total Square Feet
1,193,239 SF
Total Acres
27.39
Total Properties Acquired
127
Commercial Leases Signed
116
Residential Units
104
Cultural anchors such as Dalé Zine, Lower East Coast, and IS Projects join Little River’s growing roster of local creative businesses while existing tenants grow and expand.
F&B anchors including La Natural, Ogawa, and Sunny’s Steakhouse establish Little River as the culinary destination of choice for local talent.
AJ Capital Partners acquires majority stake in the project to further expand the vison and intent for Little River. Through MVW’s meticulous oversight as well as an unwavering commitment to nurturing locally-driven talent, the area has established itself as the epicenter for culture, cuisine, and the arts in Miami, representing the dynamic and diverse population within the South Florida ecosystem.
2014-2016
Total Square Feet
930,459
Total Acres
21.1
Total Properties Acquired
94
Commercial Leases Signed
24
Residential Units
62
MVW Partners makes its first acquisition of properties – 1 of 50 in the neighborhood that year. A subtropical industrial palette is introduced to the neighborhood’s low rise warehouses to achieve a cohesive, design-forward landscape.
MVW Partners works with The City of Miami to introduce a complimentary trolley route that connects all points on the Upper East Side.
One of the neighborhood’s landmarks, Lot 6, is created, including planting the signature Banyan Tree, in what was once an old roofing yard. Lot 6 becomes a centerpoint for culturally relevant events in the city from O, Miami to SOBE Wine and Food Festival
As warehouses continue to be renovated for commercial use, new tenants move into the neighborhood, including Vanity Projects, Bill Brady Gallery, Classic Motors, ISHINE365, Chris Oh and Barkhaus.
2017-2019
Total Square Feet
1,105,020 SF
Total Acres
25.36
Total Properties Acquired
108
Commercial Leases Signed
64
Residential Units
88
A wave of new tenants open their doors, attracting a variety of local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and creatives, including Imperial Moto Café, Center for Subtropical Affairs, Rose Coloured Floral, Counter Culture Coffee, éliou, J&H Barber, and Athletics.
Renovations continue and TENOVERSIX, a contemporary clothing boutique from Dallas, TX debuts their first South Florida location along with Marie Robinson Salon, further positioning Little River as a full service neighborhood with shopping, entertainment and cultural programming.
MVW Partners successfully secures Opportunity Zone designation for Little River and surrounding areas, a program designed to encourage long term investment in local business and improved infrastructure.
Looking towards the future of Little River as a cultural hub within the city of Miami, MVW Partners makes a strategic sale of 26,850SF to Oolite Arts to build an eight building walkable campus designed by renowned architects Barozzi Veiga.
2020-2022
Total Square Feet
1,193,239 SF
Total Acres
27.39
Total Properties Acquired
127
Commercial Leases Signed
116
Residential Units
104
Cultural anchors such as Dalé Zine, Lower East Coast, and IS Projects join Little River’s growing roster of local creative businesses while existing tenants grow and expand.
F&B anchors including La Natural, Ogawa, and Sunny’s Steakhouse establish Little River as the culinary destination of choice for local talent.
AJ Capital Partners acquires majority stake in the project to further expand the vison and intent for Little River. Through MVW’s meticulous oversight as well as an unwavering commitment to nurturing locally-driven talent, the area has established itself as the epicenter for culture, cuisine, and the arts in Miami, representing the dynamic and diverse population within the South Florida ecosystem.