Miami Developer Adds Drone Port To Residential Tower Rooftop

MIAMI–Paramount Worldcenter Developer Dan Kodsi is modifying the rooftop design of a 60-story downtown residential tower under construction to include a skyport, or more simply put, a takeoff and landing strip for drones.

One day, the 5,000-square foot skyport could be used for a variety of reasons that may not be apparent today, says the forward-thinking Kodsi. “The flying vehicles will use airspace to alleviate transportation congestion and traffic on the ground for quicker daily commutes, and cleaner air around the world,” he says in a prepared statement. “These vehicles are more like a helicopter, but much quieter, run electronically and are environmentally friendly.”

It could one day be the first residential skyport in Miami, he adds.

Kodsi’s vision includes a glass elevator that will take residents to the private rooftop where they can be picked up or dropped off by on-demand aircraft. “The future of transportation is here within the next 10 to 15 years and urban aviation is closer to reality than you might expect,” he says.

Construction firm CoastalTishman has reached the 47th floor of vertical construction with top off expected this summer. The building is expected to deliver in the Spring of 2019.

The Worldcenter project — the only residential tower currently for sale within the massive 27-acre mixed-use — is more than 70% sold with $400 million in sales of the 500+ residences. There are more than 50 nationalities among its buyer pool.

The project is also noted for its upper deck, which will span 90 feet above downtown Miami with such amenities as the country’s first outdoor soccer field in a high-rise residential development, two tennis courts and multiple pools.