Carlos A. Markovich

Associate
305-350-7357
Hablo Español
Falo Português
Area of Focus: Land Development & Government Relations
Carlos A. Markovich
Associate
305-350-7357
  • OVERVIEW
  • EXPERIENCE
  • INSIGHTS
  • CREDENTIALS
  • PRACTICES
GET TO KNOW CARLOS
Carlos Markovich practices as part of the firm’s Land Development & Government Relations Group, where he represents property owners and developers before local government boards and regulatory agencies, to obtain development approvals for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects throughout Miami-Dade County, with a focus on the cities of Miami and Miami Beach. Carlos leverages his experience as a former urban planner for the City of Miami Beach, where he developed land development regulations and managed regulatory processes, to inform his strategic counsel to clients on complex real estate projects.
Q & A
How does your background working in local government reinforce your legal practice?
As an urban planner with the City of Miami Beach, I experienced firsthand what local officials and boards look for in approving new developments. Local public officials are a critical group that can make or break a project, and understanding how to communicate and work with them is a critical skill that I bring to client matters. Knowing how to operate with officials can often lead to indispensable insights for owners and developers that are navigating approval processes.
How does your personal connection to Miami support your work as a land use attorney?
As a native Miamian, I’ve nurtured a strong connection to the city, which has fueled my passion for shaping the way it evolves. Over the years, I’ve worked with multiple local bodies and organizations on real estate and development issues, such as Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami Beach, and the University of Miami, all of which has made me deeply familiar with the local urban environment and the opportunities and challenges of developing in different neighborhoods.
EXPERIENCE
Experience
Representation of Property Markets Group in a multi-phase, mixed-use development of two residential towers in Miami, Florida. Counsel covered rezoning of the property into Miami-Dade County Rapid Transit Zone designation, obtaining Special Exception Approval and final Administrative Site Plan Approv...
Experience
Representation of Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. in the rebranding and repositioning of the historic Confidante Hotel in Miami Beach. Represented client before the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Boards for the modifications of the interior and exterior as well as the relocation of a histor...
Experience
Representation of RUDG, an affordable housing developer, in the redevelopment of a public housing facility in Miami, Florida that includes re-designation of the site into a Rapid Transit Zone and leveraging incentives of Florida's Live Local Act. The development envisions a mix of affordable, workfo...
INSIGHTS
Blog January 7, 2025
The City of Miami has introduced a new Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) procedure to address projects that meet zoning requirements without requiring special permits.
Client Alert June 6, 2024
Yesterday, the City of Miami, Florida’s most populous city, published its interpretation, policies, and procedures for the administrative approval of Live Local Act projects. Miami is the first Florida municipality to publish its updated interpretation for Live Local Act 2024 (SB328). In addit...
CREDENTIALS
  • University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, 2023
    University of Miami, B.S., 2013
  • Florida
  • American Planning Association, Award of Excellence in Sustainability, 2016
  • Spanish
    Portuguese
PRACTICES