Miramar is officially getting its own faux shoreline. On May 27, the city kicked off construction on Miramar Cove, a 125-acre mixed-use development that aims to turn an inland stretch of West Broward into a waterfront-style destination. At the center of the project is a roughly five-and-a-half-acre, four-foot-deep man-made cove, ringed by nearly 3,000 homes, retail and office space, a hotel and a residents-only beach club. The developer says the plan is to prioritize walkability and neighborhood amenities, with a target opening in late 2028, in what city leaders are treating as one of Miramar's biggest swings in years.
At the May 27 groundbreaking, Sunbeam Properties CEO Andrew Ansin described Miramar Cove as "a 125-acre mixed-use lifestyle center" and called the new waterfront the signature element of the site, according to WSVN. Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam told the crowd the partnership with Sunbeam has been "amazing" and said the project helps "complete the city," the station reports. Ansin added that the team sees Miramar Cove as a regional draw, expecting visitors from across Dade and northern Broward.
Project partner Stiles lists the community as including 2,874 residential units, including townhomes, along with 400,000 square feet of retail, 125,000 square feet of office space and a 185-key hotel. Developer materials describe a single, master-planned community wrapped around the water, with extensive amenities tied to the cove.
The site sits at Red Road and Miramar Parkway, one block from the Florida Turnpike, according to Miramar News. The City of Miramar reports the plan won city approval in 2024. Local coverage describes Miramar Cove as a walkable "15-minute" neighborhood with room for roughly 8,000 residents, and notes space reserved to recruit a grocery anchor along with high-end retail and restaurants, according to Miramar News.
Timeline, jobs and the build
WSVN reports that Stiles Construction is serving as the project's builder and is already mobilized on site. Stiles Construction Vice President Robert Fernandez told the station the company has "almost 80 people touching this project" right now and expects that number to ramp up to about 1,200 workers a day as construction intensifies.
Leasing materials from Katz & Associates show a grand opening window in late 2028, with retailers able to take possession of space beginning in the fourth quarter of 2027 as different phases come online.
Design, parks and water features
Master planners and landscape architects describe Miramar Cove as an inland "urban oasis" packed with water features, parks and open space, according to LandDesign. The plan includes a two-mile multi-use trail that is intended to link neighborhoods and public spaces around the cove.
LandDesign also highlights native planting zones, wetland preservation and stormwater strategies that are designed to support local ecology while doubling as recreational areas along the water.
Local impacts and questions
City officials and developers say Miramar Cove is expected to complement the nearby Miramar Park of Commerce, bringing new jobs and shoppers to the area. At the same time, residents are likely to watch closely for impacts on traffic, schools and public infrastructure as thousands of new units and a major commercial hub come online.
Local reporting notes that the development is targeting households with average incomes near 150,000 dollars, signaling a premium housing mix for this part of the city, according to Miramar News.
Developers are actively marketing retail and grocery space and say the first phase of Miramar Cove will roll out over the next two years as infrastructure and early housing are built, according to Katz & Associates. If the timeline holds, West Broward will end up with a new inland shoreline and a cluster of shops and services that Miramar officials have been chasing for years.
