Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s most distinctive neighborhoods, known for its lush canopy, quirky houses, wonderful restaurants, artists’ homes, breezy streets, and an unpolished charm that feels increasingly rare in South Florida. Public spaces matter deeply here, especially Fuller Street, a small pedestrian-only block that has quietly evolved into one of the Grove’s most beloved gathering places. It has become even more popular with the community after the recent openings of Chuggie’s, Mae’s Room, and Drinking Pig BBQ, all within a few feet of one another.
However, the Fuller Street locals have known for decades is about to enter a new era. According to a spokesperson from the Allen Morris Company, a development agreement between the City of Miami and the developer was passed on Thursday, December 11, during a City of Miami Commission meeting, making a plan to redesign the street official. The agreement establishes the framework for redesigning Fuller Street and its neighboring Kirk Munroe Park, with the stated goal of upgrading both into greener, more functional public spaces that reflect Coconut Grove’s established character.
What the Approved Plan Includes
The Fuller Street paseo (plaza) is a central element of Ziggurat, Allen Morris Co.’s luxury mixed-use project planned along Grand Avenue, which is currently home to many beloved restaurants that have plans to relocate.
Allen Morris Co. recently secured a $138.5 million construction loan from BDT & MSD Partners and BHI to advance the Ziggurat project. Rising on 1.7 acres at Grand Avenue and Matilda Street, Ziggurat will deliver a trophy office building, 18 ultra-luxury residences, and nearly 45,000 square feet of neighborhood-focused retail. Plans also include a rooftop Michelin-chef restaurant overlooking Biscayne Bay, as well as a pedestrian walkway extending from Main Highway through Fuller Street to Kirk Munroe Park, just steps from Coconut Grove Elementary…