Andrés T. Rivero
Associate
305-350-7247
arivero@bilzin.com
Hablo Español
Area of Focus:
Land Development & Government Relations
Andrés T. Rivero
Associate
305-350-7247
GET TO KNOW
ANDRES
Andrés Rivero is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg’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 City of Miami.
Q & A
How does your personal connection to Miami support your work as a land use attorney?
Growing up in Miami nurtured a strong connection to the city I call home and fueled my passion for shaping the way it evolves through the matters I work on with clients. Miami is still an incredibly young city, and I’ve always been fascinated by the opportunities for growth and development that exist here. I truly enjoy understanding how the landscape is changing in different parts of the metro area.
How has your experience working at the City of Miami Mayor’s office and at the City Commission helped your practice?
When I served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the City of Miami, and before that as a Legislative Aide at the City Commission, I was able to see first-hand how government plays a role in development. When it comes to housing and other real estate assets, Miami’s stakeholders are quite diverse in their interests and priorities, all of which government needs to take into account. Working with the Mayor to respond to the needs of Miami’s myriad stakeholders gave me a unique opportunity to grow as a professional and deepen my understanding of the community.
EXPERIENCE
Assisted New York-based Property Markets Group with pre-acquisition due diligence, land use and zoning, and entitlements on a new building at 300 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Florida which will be the tallest building in Miami once complete. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences will occupy the p...
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...
Representation of Property Markets Group in connection with an application of Warrant and Waivers for the construction of a $150 million, 39-story mixed-use building in downtown Miami, Florida. Assisted client with all related land use, zoning and permitting, including representation before the Urba...
Representation of Focus Acquisition Group in the rezoning, Special Exception, and Administrative Site Plan Review processes for development within the Rapid Transit Zone Metromover Subzone in the City of Miami, to serve as the location for a new 39-story, 517-unit mixed-use residential and commercia...
Representation of a real estate developer in the $30 million purchase of a 1.75 acre site in Miami’s Midtown neighborhood, to be developed as a mixed-use project containing approximately 389 multifamily rental units, 489 structured parking spaces, and approximately 28,000 square feet of retail.
Representation ofRUDG inthe rezoning, Special Exception and Administrative Site Plan Review processes for a mixed income developmentlocated within the Rapid Transit Zone Metromover Subzone of Miami, Florida. The projectenvisions 12 stories with 176 residential units and asenior community center with...
INSIGHTS
Andrés Rivero moderates a discussion with former U.S. Attorney Wilfredo A. Ferrer at Conversations with Leaders, a speaker series presented by the Young Professionals Council of Legal Services of Greater Miami. Their discussion covers Wilfredo's path to a career in law, his leadership experie...
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.
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...
The City of Miami adopted a series of important amendments to the Miami 21 Zoning Code that were introduced to foster medium-scale development and promote the transition of Wynwood from an industrial district into a diverse, mixed-use residential neighborhood.
Last year, the Miami City Commission approved a major zoning overhaul for the portion of Wynwood lying north of NW 29th Street — dubbed Wynwood Norte. The new regulations- Wynwood Norte NRD-2- include a robust Public Benefits Program that permits bonus Building Height in exchange for contribut...
Earlier this year, the Miami City Commission approved a major zoning overhaul for the portion of Wynwood lying north of NW 29th Street—the newly dubbed Wynwood Norte. Read more to learn about this neighborhood that is poised for significant development.
CREDENTIALS
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New York University, J.D., 2021Emory University, B.A., Political Science, 2014
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Florida
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Spanish
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