Going under review on October 6 by the Urban Design Review Board is the propsosed 73 story tower in Downtown Miami called The Sterling.

The Sterling is to be developed by Okan Group at 501 North Miami Avenue on a 35,992 square foot lot purchased in March for 18.1 million. The Southern portion of the lot at 45,433 square feet, was purchased by Melo Group in July for $10 million. 

Designed by Behar Font Partners, The Sterling will be 73 stories at 956 feet and to resemble a tulip. There will be 362 residential units, 300 hotel rooms, 55,400 square feet of office space, 3,030 square feet of ground floor retail and a 12,040 square foot restaurant on the 68th floor.