The all-start panel was hosted by Haute Living's April Donelson. They were:

• Louis Birdman, Co-Developer of One Thousand Museum Residences by Zaha Hadid Architects and CEO of BRD/Birdman Real Estate Development, LLC
• Daniel de la Vega, President, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
• Karen Elmir, CEO of The Elmir Group under ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
• Harvey Daniels, VP of Development Sales, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

An indisputable thread that emerged in the dialogue was continual praise from his fellow panelists towards Birdman's work at One Thousand Museum,the unmistakeable skyscraper designed by the late Zaha Hadid that houses 84 residences on Biscayne Boulevard. Recent buyers at One Thousand Museum include David Beckham and Paul Pogba.

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Highlight quotes:

Louis Birdman: "There are many reasons why people move to a place like Miami or South Florida. When everything seems to get bad in other parts of the country or the world, we get a lot of people coming here... Since One Thousand Museum began, we saw price skyrocket in Miami Beach for a number of years, and then there was a slowdown, a drive for people to look off the Beach and into neighborhoods on the bay side of the water. This was a coveted site and we thought it was a good opportunity to do something that would be the top of the luxury market and to do it Downtown. We are once again seeing people from the U.S. look to South Florida, and a lot of interest in the Downtown Miami area... Miami has been a place where the rich and famous in sports and entertainment came to have fun, but now they have invested here and done well. It's something that we will see more of, hopefully... The legacy of One Thousand Museum continues to be about Zaha."

Daniel de la Vega: "Awareness in the progressiveness of the way we are changing the way we are doing business, and creativity; we have all progressed and become more creative in our business... When you look at Downtown Miami, the Arts and Entertainment district within it is robust with the walkability, museums, parks, and a growing population. This small area is booming and thriving... The people buying in Downtown Miami understand value, not only today but five years from now. One Thousand Museum is the crown jewel... I'm very bullish on the future of Downtown Miami and South Florida as a whole. Things are going to take a little bit of time but they'll be more robust than ever... You have to go see One Thousand Museum for yourself. It is now more successful than other buildings because the developers did such a remarkable job in finishing the building and the units."

Karen Elmir: "Most people are looking for buildings with less units and bigger residences; they can have a whole floor. That has been a big shift in our luxury market... The luxury rental market is doing extremely well. In Biscayne Beach, we rented a 2,700 sq. ft. unit for $11,000 for a CEO from New York. There is a lot of demand for rent. Clients are looking for larger units and paying top dollar for it... People are taking the opportunity to get good deals. I do see luxury buyers doing all-cash deals. Downtown Miami and Edgewater is the upcoming area. It's not as dense as maybe Brickell. You can buy for less dollar per square foot in the area. I would say it's the hottest area. You are minutes away from the Design District, the airport, the beach, the arts district center, which contributes to that... Downtown Miami is vibrant and full of life."

Harvey Daniels: "Even after COVID, I will continue to use the tools I've learned and the resources I've been able to utilize and become an expert at using. There's always a silver lining... [On his sale of a full-floor One Thousand Museum residence to the Inter Miami FC and football legend] David Beckham, like any of our buyers, can buy wherever he wants. We are in the center of the cultural area of the city, it's a private and secure building. This building was really built of that celebrity status where they have complete privacy... If you look at the cycles and areas as whole, the Downtown market is in its infancy stage. I see very good things for the market in the future. A lot of that is not just because of One Thousand Museum but everything going on around it.... High profile buyers are comfortable putting their money into a building like One Thousand Museum because they are foreseeing the future as really great. The building is legendary, and it will maintain that reputation."

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Top: Louis Birdman, Daniel de la Vega. Bottom: Harvey Daniels, Karen Elmir

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Haute Living’s “Luxe And Leisure Weekend” was a weekend where guests were able to indulge in a weekend of luxury as Haute Living and Brickell City Centre partner together to present a series of curated events featuring some of the world's greatest luxury brands in the watch, automobile, fashion, and culinary industries. One of the many highlights from the weekend was a special real estate panel for Haute Residence about the future of downtown Miami that took place at Rise tower at Brickell City Centre.

The panel was moderated by Related ISG’s Alex Vidal and included powerhouses in the real estate area such as Douglas Elliman’s Cecilia Hinojosa, Related ISG’s Craig Studnicky, ONE Sotheby’s Harvey Daniels, Engel & Völkers’ Magnus Jennemyr, and Compass’ Andres Larin.

During the discussion, many interesting points were brought up about the downtown Miami area. Those in attendance who are downtown residents may have agreed with many of the observations and predictions that were brought up.

One point that came up in the talk was downtown becoming more connected than ever before. Harvey Daniels states "there's always been a break.. and now there's connectivity, a flow of retail and restaurants." If you’ve been in the downtown Miami area lately, you’ve seen the scooters that downtown residents and visitors are utilizing to maneuver from various downtown establishments that are short distances. With new buildings and restaurants being built, residents are living feet away from downtown museums and restaurants that bring the community closer than ever.

Many real estate professionals noted that 10 years ago, no one wanted to live in the downtown Miami area. Andres Larkin spoke about how he's been in Miami for about 10 years and feels "we have now reached that work, play lifestyle." An appealing quality developers are taking note of is creating working spaces in their buildings. With spaces to work and live, buyers feel more inclined to lease or buy because they have no commute time and they are getting a space to live and work in one building.

Panelists noted how downtown Miami is becoming more metropolitan like New York City. Like New York City, downtown Miami is creating more public spaces where people can partake in outdoor yoga along with various entertainment shows happening that appeal to everyone. With places like Brickell City Centre hosting farmer’s markets and other community activities, downtown residents are able to feel more connected to their neighbors like never before.

The discussion ended with giving Miami an age if it were a person. Many said Miami was a mature woman in her 30s while Cecilia Hinojosa believes Miami is "ageless." Miami, especially the downtown area, is maturing. It’s no longer just a place to go out during the weekend and leave. Downtown Miami is providing something for everyone. For the entrepreneur who wants to live close to his business to the family who wants to ditch their car to live in a more pedestrian-friendly environment to be in the mix of things. There’s a neighborhood in Miami for everyone. More and more buyers are seeing the growth that has happened in downtown over the last few years and want to be a part of it. For those looking to buy in the downtown Miami area, it is definitely the best time to do so. Downtown Miami is becoming the hub for all things and with developers taking note of what buyers are wanting as they look in the downtown area, more and more people will see that there’s a place for them downtown.

The evening ended with a cocktail hour in one of Rise towers' penthouses where attendees were able to take in the breathtaking view of downtown Miami's Brickell neighborhood. Here, guests were able to experience firsthand all that living downtown is about. With residential buildings like Brickell City Centre's Reach and Rise towers, buyers are able to be in the midst of everything like proximity to amazing retailers, restaurants and have amenities that give them the luxurious Miami lifestyle.

Photos courtesy of Romain Maurice

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One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid, Miami’s most prestigious new residential tower, blurs the lines between art and architecture. This limited collection of museum-quality homes offers an unprecedented level of service and amenities. 4 bedrooms plus service quaters and 5.5 bathrooms, family room, custom closets and flooring.

Address: 1000 Biscayne Blvd #1902, Miami, FL 33132

Price: $5,650,000

For more information, please contact Harvey Daniels at 786-253-6562 or hdaniels@onesothebysrealty.com

Harvey Daniels is the exclusive agent representing the Downtown Miami, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Harvey Daniels 

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One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid, Miami’s most prestigious new residential tower, blurs the lines between art and architecture. This limited collection of museum-quality homes offers an unprecedented level of service and amenities. 4 bedrooms plus service quaters and 5.5 bathrooms, family room, custom closets and flooring.

Address: 1000 Biscayne Blvd #1902, Miami, FL 33132

Price: $5,650,000

For more information, please contact Harvey Daniels at 786-253-6562 or hdaniels@onesothebysrealty.com

Harvey Daniels is the exclusive agent representing the Downtown Miami, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Harvey Daniels 

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One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid, Miami's most prestigious new residential tower, blurs the lines between art and architecture. This limited collection of museum-quality homes offers an unprecedented level of service and amenities. 4 bedrooms plus service quaters and 5.5 bathrooms, family room, custom closets and flooring.

Address: 1000 Biscayne Blvd #1902, Miami, FL 33132

Price: $5,650,000

For more information, please contact Harvey Daniels at 786-253-6562 or hdaniels@onesothebysrealty.com

Harvey Daniels is the exclusive agent representing the Downtown Miami, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Harvey Daniels 

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The limited collection of museum-quality homes offering an unprecedented level of service and amenities.

Half-floor residences, such as #3501, feature a flow-thru floor plan with unobstructed Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean views, 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, including an exquisite master suite, great room, family room, and service quarters.

Under construction. Scheduled delivery for end of 2018.

Address: One Thousand Museum, 1000 Biscayne Blvd #3501, Miami 33132

Price: $6,850,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 5.5

For more information contact Harvey Daniels at 855-663-6873 or hdaniels@onesothebysrealty.com

Harvey Daniels is the exclusive agent representing the Downtown Miami, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of One Sotheby’s International Realty

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The limited collection of museum-quality homes offering an unprecedented level of service and amenities.

Half-floor residences, such as #3902, feature a flow-thru floor plan with unobstructed Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean views, 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, including an exquisite master suite, great room, family room, and service quarters.

Under construction. Scheduled delivery for end of 2018.

Address: One Thousand Museum, 1000 Biscayne Blvd #3902, Miami 33132

Price: $6,700,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 5.5

For more information contact Harvey Daniels at 855-663-6873 or hdaniels@onesothebysrealty.com

Harvey Daniels is the exclusive agent representing the Downtown Miami, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of One Sotheby’s International Realty

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