Gunster attorneys Miguel Diaz de la Portilla and Elinette Ruiz-Diaz de la Portilla are representing the developer for Wyn Park, a 36-story mixed-use tower proposed in Miami’s Wynwood Norte under Florida’s Live Local Act—a major workforce and affordable housing initiative. The City of Miami’s Urban Development Review Board is slated to consider the plans.
The South Florida Business Journal spoke with Miguel Diaz de la Portilla regarding the project, which includes retail space, office space, and apartments, with plans to leverage the statute’s height and density allowances to integrate a substantial share of workforce housing.
Diaz de la Portilla said the project will "Restore, enhance, and grow the existing diverse, and mixed-use Wynwood Norte neighborhood by establishing a top-notch, beautifully designed mixed-income development which includes 117 workforce housing apartments."
Miguel Diaz de la Portilla focuses his practice on local government law, particularly land use and zoning and government procurement. With decades of experience as a land use and zoning attorney in Miami-Dade County, Miguel represents major developers in securing government approvals for large scale residential, commercial, mixed use, and/or retail projects before various municipal and county governments. He is also a skilled civil litigator who has represented clients in matters before state and federal courts and an array of administrative bodies.
Elinette Ruiz-Diaz de la Portilla focuses her practice on local government law, particularly land use and zoning, and government procurement. Elinette’s clients include builders, developers and land owners involved in land use and zoning matters at every phase of the development process. Her years of experience include advising clients on issues that range from zoning approvals to subdivision, including due diligence reviews, vested rights claims, local comprehensive plan amendments, historic preservation approvals, permit matters, and a variety of associated environmental concerns.
