The Waldorf Astoria is set to become the first ever tower in Miami taller than 1,000 feet (it will top off at 1,049 feet).

According to a representative of the developer, the Waldorf Astoria is planned to include: 205 hotel rooms and 360 residential units.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place earlier this month, and construction is now underway.

(source: thenextmiami.com picture: thenextmiami.com)