New proposal would add to Boca Raton's downtown skyline
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A downtown Boca Raton residential complex that languished for 10 years in the planning stages has been revived -- now with bigger proportions.
Royal Palm Place was approved in 2003 as a 149-unit, downtown apartment complex, part of the mixed-use development on Federal Highway. It received several extensions on its approval until time ran out in March.
But now, one of Boca's biggest landowners, Investments Limited, is bringing Royal Palm Place back to life. And now it's 200 units, instead of 149, and 13 stories high, instead of 10. It will also reach at least 40 feet higher the city's official 100-foot limit.
"The Royal Palm proposal is a sign of the times as there is robust demand for downtown units," said Glenn Gromann, chairman of the Downtown…
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Woodfield Country Club, one of the area’s premier residential communities with world-class resort amenities, has announced a $23.75 million renovation plan that will begin in 2015 and continue for approximately two-three years. The renovation plan includes new and expanded card rooms, an interior design refresh in the main clubhouse and dining areas, along with an overhaul of the fitness, aquatics, poolside dining and child care areas. A major addition is a new building and play area for use by younger members of the country club including teens and children.
New construction proposals may be on the horizon as a need for more homes spreads across golf courses west of Boca Raton. Some speculate that fairways and putting greens will be repurposed for these neighborhoods. The latest clubs to experience a housing shortage are Boca Dunes Golf and Country Club and Boca Greens Country Club.
The 261-unit Camden Boca Raton complex is still under construction, at 131 S. Federal Highway. The Mark at CityScape is also a work in progress, located just behind 120 E. Palmetto Park Road. When completed it will have 208 units. Advertisers are promoting the Camden will be ready for occupancy as soon as this summer. Though the 12-story Mark is projecting an opening early next year.