Alton Road Development Plans Scaled Back in Miami Beach
The developer reduced the residential unit count by 38 apartments in the upcoming 14-story mixed-use building.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Apartments
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Infinity Collective has filed revised plans for a mixed-use development at the former Epicure Gourmet Market site on Alton Road in Miami Beach. The updated project now features 142 rental units in a 14-story building.
Why it matters
The reduction in residential capacity reflects shifts in development planning for the 1.4-acre site. The project remains a significant addition to the area, incorporating substantial office and retail space alongside a new parking structure.
The developer reduced the project by 38 rental units, bringing the total to 142 apartments within the 14-story structure. The development also includes 51,200 square feet of office space and 45,313 square feet of retail space on the 1.4-acre site.
The players
Infinity Collective
A property developer that acquired the Alton Road site following a foreclosure.
Miami Beach Planning Board
The local regulatory body responsible for reviewing and approving land development applications.
The details
The development plan involves redeveloping the property where the Epicure Gourmet Market once stood. In addition to the main building on Alton Road, the project includes a five-story parking garage with 365 spaces located at 1677 West Avenue. Infinity Collective acquired the combined site for $28.3 million via a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
Timeline
2017: The Epicure Gourmet Market closed.
2025: Infinity Collective purchased the site for $28.3 million.
April 2026: The Planning Board approved initial development plans.
December 8, 2026: The Planning Board will hold a hearing for the project application.
The Home Front
This project continues the trend of repurposing high-value commercial acreage in Miami Beach for dense, mixed-use infrastructure. These developments remain subject to the city's specific land-use regulations regarding building height and residential capacity.
Residents in the immediate vicinity of Alton Road and West Avenue should monitor the December planning hearing for potential updates on construction timelines. If you live nearby, check local municipal notices for information on traffic or access changes related to the site.
The takeaway
Large-scale urban redevelopment projects often undergo shifts in unit count and design before final implementation. Follow the upcoming planning board meeting to stay informed on the evolving scale and impact of this neighborhood construction.
What happens next
The Miami Beach Planning Board is scheduled to hear the revised project application on December 8, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local housing developments in the Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Commercial Observer.
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