Miami: Up and Comers
When looking for the Miami-area neighborhoods of tomorrow, the signs are there—if you know what to watch for. Watch for the new Starbucks or Whole Foods. The new yoga studio or SoulCycle. A juice bar. For potential homeowners and investors searching for a neighborhood on the way up, these are the telltale clues. Interior designer Christopher Coleman of the Sanchez Coleman Studio is always on the lookout for promising neighborhoods. “I love old gas stations or small cottages or abandoned buildings that I think I can transform,” he says. Coleman envisions turning such spaces into restaurants or concept stores, and when he sees these venues appearing, he knows the neighborhood is prime for gentrification. Brian Rokicki, a realtor associate with Darin Tansey’s group, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, was quick to spot the transformation happening in Sunset Harbour, with its now-established foodie-and-fitness lifestyle. Keep an eye out for small or large parcels of land being