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Blue Road, Ilia cut hotel rooms, win resi upsize for North Miami Beach project
By Erik Bojnansky at The Real Deal
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Blue Road and Ilia Development Group plan to start construction on a condo tower with a pickleball roof deck in North Miami Beach by early next year, after city officials approved a new site plan for the 650,384-square-foot condo project Monday. The North Miami Beach City Commission approved the dev
Key takeaway The North Miami Beach City Commission approved the developers’ request to increase the number of residences within The William, a 25-story development planned at 2040 Northeast 163rd Street, from 344 to 374.
Why this matters in The Miami
The approval of The William's revised site plan in North Miami Beach reflects the ongoing shift in Miami's development landscape, where residential projects are gaining traction over hospitality-focused ones. By eliminating 30 hotel rooms in favor of more residences, Blue Road and Ilia Development Group are catering to the growing demand for housing in the area. This move is particularly notable in North Miami Beach, where the population is expected to continue growing, putting pressure on the existing housing stock. The inclusion of a pickleball roof deck in The William also highlights the emphasis on amenities in new developments, as buyers increasingly seek out lifestyle-driven features in their homes. As construction on The William is set to begin early next year, it will be worth watching how this project contributes to the evolving character of North Miami Beach, particularly in relation to other nearby developments in neighborhoods like Wynwood and Miami Beach.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
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What is this story about? Blue Road and Ilia Development Group plan to start construction on a condo tower with a pickleball roof deck in North Miami Beach by early next year, after city officials approved a new site plan for the 650,384-square-foot condo project Monday. The North Miami Beach City Commission approved the dev
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