MIAMI—Construction is finally complete at Two Roads Development's Biscayne Beach condominium in Downtown Miami's East Edgewater neighborhood. The 52-story luxury tower has received an initial temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) and is moving forward with unit closings, opening the door for residents to take ownership of their condos, begin interior build-outs and prepare to move in. Since launching sales in 2013, approximately 99% of Biscayne Beach's 391 have been sold with prices between $400,000 and $9 million.

GlobeSt.com caught up with Taylor Collins, partner of Two Roads Development, to discuss what drew his firm to Edgewater and more in part one of this exclusive interview. Stay tuned for part two, in which Collins will discuss celebrity architects and the Biscayne Beach's potential impact on the edgy neighborhood.

GlobeSt.com: What drew you to the Edgewater neighborhood and how have you seen it evolve over the last few years?