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Brickell Key and Brickell Avenue A mirror on the past.

Just north of Brickell Point where the Miami River flows into Biscayne Bay, you can see the statue of a proud Tequesta Indian. It stands as a homage to the indigenous people who first settled this area. And in the 1870's, along the same shores of this river, pioneers William and Mary Brickell commenced development by operating their trading outpost. It was Mary who first envisioned the Brickell we know today. A neighborhood of wide, gently curving avenues with tree-lined medians and expansive water front estates that would appeal to a young nation's landed gentry. So prestigious did the area become, that before long it was referred to as "Millionaire's Row." The mansions have since given way to towering office buildings and luxury condominiums, yet Brickell is still a center for trade and commerce, where the pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well.

Brickell Key A window on the future.

In recent years, Brickell has come to the forefront of international business and luxury living. Desire for waterfront property and Brickell's emergence as Miami's cosmopolitan center have encouraged considerable development and even grander plans for the future. Certainly the significance of being the second largest booming international financial center in the United States will further stimulate Miami's entire downtown area and lure new residents and business alike.

And just as diversity has always been the key to Miami’s growth and success, so too is it the key to Brickell's. Be it the wealth of cultural influences, the many international business interests represented, or even the simple contrast of the many modern office structures with quiet shady streets, Brickell is a dynamic area that the world is recognizing as a leader for the next century.

One trip down Brickell Avenue and you're sure to see why it is referred to as the "Wall Street of the South." As a booming hub of world commerce, Brickell is home to over 100 international and domestic financial institutions. It is the country's second largest international banking center. This proliferation, along with Brickell's proximity to the State and Federal courthouses, has given rise to tremendous growth in the accounting and legal professions as well, particularly real estate and trade law.

In keeping with the pioneer spirit of William and Mary Brickell's trading post, Miami has earned the respected title of Free Trade Capital of the Americas. Rest assured, its prominence is not limited to Latin America. Miami hosts more than 64 consulates from around the globe, 29 bi-national chambers of commerce and 21 foreign trade offices.

Brickell Key and Brickell avenue rising above the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay is one of the most unique and identifiable skylines in the world. The luxury condominiums on exclusive Brickell Key and those that line Brickell Avenue provide an incomparable life of luxury to their residents. It seems only fitting that they be located on the same precious strip of land that was once known as "Millionaire's Row," in honor of the grand estates that stood upon it. Though much has changed in the last 100 years, the friendly neighborhood charm of Brickell endures.

During 2001 alone, almost 1,000 new apartments and condominium residences were erected in the Brickell area and there are plans that will likely double or triple that number in the next several years. As the area continues to thrive, more and more people that work on Brickell are choosing to live on Brickell. Why commute when there is such and incredible quality of life just steps from the office?

And perhaps the greatest luxury enjoyed by Brickell's diverse population of young professionals, empty nesters, and international businesspeople is the sense of community that is so rare in most urban settings. Brickell residents are secure knowing they can jog, walk their dogs or simply take a nighttime stroll along the streets of the neighborhood they call home.

Brickell Key magnificent panoramic views allow those who live and work on Brickell to see virtually all that is within their reach. The glistening neon lights of eclectic South Beach, the pulsing streets of Coconut Grove and the natural beauty of Key Biscayne are all minutes away. And if you’re a sports enthusiast, you’ll have plenty to cheer about. The Heat plays at the Miami Arena downtown and the Dolphins and Marlins just 20 Minutes north at Pro Player Stadium.

For cultural pursuits, Brickell is centrally located to the Vizcaya Museum, Miami City Ballet, New World Symphony, Florida Grand Opera, Miami Art Museum, Gusman Center for the Performing Arts and Coconut Grove Playhouse. Being at the center of the city also puts many transportation options within easy reach. Metro-Mover and Metro-Rail give you access to downtown and all of Miami, and the connecting Tri-Rail can take you north to Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach. And should looking out at the painted horizon turn your thoughts to travel, you are just a short drive from two major international airports, not to mention the world’s busiest cruise port.

If ever there was an ideal time to acquire your own windows on Brickell, it is now. The selection of prime office space and prestigious luxury condominiums will never again be so great. And while the potential of this emerging neighborhood is not limited, the availability of preferred locations certainly is. With its well developed infrastructure, this planned community is ready to accommodate your growth as well as its own.

Nowhere else in South Florida will you find an area with such an advantageous location, central to both Miami and the world. Or one whose reputation as a center of commerce is rivaled only by its standard of living. Visit Brickell and you’ll see for yourself that today is surely your window of opportunity.

• Over 100 domestic and international financial institutions have earned Brickell a reputation as “Wall Street South.”

• Brickell provides one of South Florida’s larges concentrations of premium office space, with over 5 million square feet completed and almost 600,000 square feet under construction.

• There are almost 8000 existing residential units within a one mile radius of Eighth Street and Brickell Avenue. There are over 3215 additional units presently under construction and another 2276 planned.

• Over 1800 hotel rooms are located on Brickell Avenue with another 625 to be completed by the middle of 2003.

• More scheduled airlines fly into nearby Miami International Airport than any other airport in the Western Hemisphere.

• The bustling Port of Miami serves 3.4 million passengers and well over 8.2 million tons of cargo each year.