Nicole Martinez

Nicole Martinez has worked with a variety of local and national publications including Reuters, Univision, VICE Media, Hyperallergic, Crain Communications, Miami New Times, Miami Herald’s INDULGE Magazine, Apparel News, The New Tropic, Savoteur, and Art Law Journal. She is based in South Florida.

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Resilience and Sustainability
Living with Rising Sea Levels: Miami Beach’s Plans for Resilience
In April, a team of ULI members on an Advisory Services panel traveled to Miami Beach to advise the city on its preparations for sea-level rise and to brainstorm about what could be done better. The group concluded that the city has made an admirable start, including investment in a $500 million program for stormwater management, but a more comprehensive and holistic approach needs to be taken.
May 23, 2018
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Development and Construction
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Mixed-Use
The $3 Billion Project Transforming Downtown Tampa
With roughly 58,000 people moving to the city of Tampa in 2016 alone, the region stands out as an example of accelerating U.S. growth. Water Street Tampa will give an urban facelift to Tampa’s skyline and double the downtown area in size.
February 28, 2018
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Best Practices
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Urban Design
As Art Revitalizes Urban Neighborhoods, Maintaining Affordability Remains a Challenge
In February, ULI South Florida/Caribbean gathered a panel of researchers, real estate developers, and economic development agencies at the new Arts & Entertainment District—the latest neighborhood to emerge as a cultural destination for city residents.
February 14, 2018
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Development and Construction
Drawing Buyers of All Ages to Florida’s Walkable Suburban Downtowns
For years, Florida was considered a sunny retirement community, a haven for northerners looking to escape harsh winters. But as the state’s university system has grown, industry has expanded and drawn more corporations to Florida’s largest cities. The influx of professional opportunities has drawn younger generations to settle or remain in Florida, prompting an interesting demographic shift for real estate developers.
July 10, 2017
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Development and Construction
Making Infill Work in Florida’s Urban Cores
A rising class of government officials and developers across Florida, attuned to the acute challenges limiting urban infill development, are attempting to remedy these obstacles and have found some success. They shared their insights during a discussion at the recent ULI Florida Summit, held in Tampa.
June 27, 2017
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Development and Construction
Three Developers Capitalizing on Tampa’s Growth
Tampa and its surrounding cities—such as Sarasota, Bradenton, and Clearwater—are quietly attracting millennials and young families. With lower land prices and a relatively underdeveloped market, Tampa Bay developers are betting on a boom.
June 5, 2017
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Design and Planning
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Development and Construction
Three Mayors Discuss Their Legacies of Urban Design in the U.S. Southeast
Glenda Hood, former mayor of Orlando, and Joe Riley, former mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, were joined by Joe Buckhorn, the longtime mayor of Tampa, in a discussion about their legacies as mayors at the ULI Florida Summit in Tampa.
June 2, 2017
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Development and Construction
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Leadership
Positioning West Palm Beach as a Financial Center of the Future
Officials in West Palm Beach, Florida—located in a region that boasts some of the wealthiest residents in the world—have made strides in attracting leading financial firms, while also making significant investments in enhancing residents’ quality of life. At a ULI Southeast Florida event in March, local officials and real estate development experts outlined the city’s plan for attracting new companies to the region.
April 3, 2017
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Infrastructure
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Development and Construction
Attracting Millennial Workers to Florida: Transit Could Help
The Brightline, set to begin service this July, has prompted a unique opportunity within southeast Florida for transit-oriented development projects, as the privately funded rail service will connect Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
March 16, 2017
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Development and Construction
Access to Public Spaces, Waterfront Locations Driving Healthy Luxury Condo Market in South Florida
Amid reports that U.S. luxury condo sales are slowing, many developers and real estate speculators are wondering whether Miami is perched on the edge of another recession. Or will it remain one of the world’s strongest condo markets?
December 19, 2016
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