USA (Notifix).- IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, announced it is submitting plans for a Miami-Dade store in the City of Sweetwater, Florida as the second

South Florida IKEA store and fourth in the state. Pending approvals, construction of IKEA Miami could begin as early as Spring 2013, with an opening as early as Fall 2014. The 417,000-square-foot proposed IKEA Miami would be built above two levels of parking, totaling 1,500 spaces. Store plans reflect the unique architectural design for which IKEA stores are known worldwide. IKEA also will evaluate solar generation potential for this proposed store to complement its renewable energy presence of 89% of its U.S. locations. “We are thrilled with the reception afforded IKEA since entering the state nearly five years ago, so we are excited to submit plans for IKEA Miami where we can grow our Florida and southeastern U.S. reach,” said Mike Ward, IKEA U.S. president. “This proposed store would complement our South Florida presence established in Sunrise and bring the unique family-friendly shopping experience closer to existing and new Miami-Dade customers.”