Dolphin Mall was developed as a 1,700,000 gross square foot (1,400,000 GLA) super-regional outlet mega-mall and entertainment complex. The Dolphin Mall was part of a mixed-use commercial development encompassing more than 320 acres on the last significant develop-able parcel of undeveloped land in the area.

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In addition to the retail, this development includes approximately four million square feet of industrial and telecommunications buildings (see Beacon Tradeport/LightSpeed Miami Center). The Dolphin Mall, which was the first of its kind in South Florida, incorporates a unique combination of shopping, dining, entertainment and amusements. This exciting combination attracts both residents and tourists with an estimated 18 to 22 million visits per year.

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The project required extensive land use approvals including a DRI, Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning. To accommodate the forecasted traffic volumes, the Swerdlow Group had to construct $25-million of offsite road improvements including a new interchange at Northwest 12th Street and the Florida Turnpike (HEFT).  To finance the extensive onsite and offsite infrastructure requirements, a Community Development District (CDD) was created.  This was Miami-Dade County’s first CDD.  The CDD issued tax-exempt bonds which will be repaid through assessments against the property.