The Boca Raton City Council has unanimously approved the Boca Raton City Center LLC a joint venture between Terra Group from Miami led by David Martin and Palm Beach’s Frisbie Group as the top choice to redevelop the City Hall campus at 201 W. Palmetto Park Road. With this selection the city officials will now engage in negotiations with developers to formalize the deal.
The second-place contender, West Palm Beach-based Related Ross led by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross will be considered as an alternative should an agreement not be reached with Terra and Frisbie.
The decision follows hours of public testimony during the city council meeting on February 11 following a workshop held the day before. Both Terra-Frisbie and Related Ross were among four development teams that submitted plans for the downtown campus redevelopment which includes new buildings for City Hall, a Community Center and police station. Boca Raton has seen an influx of more privileged residents and builders in recent years. Namdar Group from New York and RocaPoint Partners from Atlanta were ranked second and third respectively.
Council Member Marc Wigder also has a history in real estate investing. He expressed his support for Terra-Frisbie’s use of natural gas in He described completing the project as “community-centred,” aligning better with the vision and character of the city.
When choosing a partner, it’s essential that Vision and Values are in harmony,” Wigder said. It’s not just about the partner it’s about the project and its rhythm.
Proposal by Terra and Frisbie
The selected City hall redevelopment proposal by Terra and Frisbie envisions a 2.5 million-square foot mixed-use development that will include 1,129 residential units, a 150-room hotel 250,000 square feet of office space and 156 The developers have also increased their annual base rent offer from $4 million to $5.1 million and added a $10 million upfront investment in the city.
Rob Frisbie, managing partner of the Frisbie Group expressed his team’s commitment to incorporating more public spaces into the project. He proposed building a park near Brightline Station and constructing a pedestrian bridge over North Dixie Highway leading to Mizner Park. Frisbie said their approach would be sensitive to the city’s unique character.
In a message on Friday at the January 2013 workshop Frisbie said that all cities must work together to address congestion and public safety.
Related Ross proposed a larger development with 3.8 million acres of total land from the construction’s current site in the northern California neighborhood. This includes 650 residential units, 400-room hotel 235,000 square feet of retail and three office buildings totaling 975,000 square feet. They also offered the city an annual rental payment of about $5.3 million.
Kenneth Himmel, president of Related Companies said their development would not only meet the market demand for office space but also serve as a hub for job creation; attracting high-paying jobs for talented professionals in Boca.
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Boca Raton City Hall Campus Redevelopment Project
Location: 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida
Selected Developer: Boca Raton City Center LLC
Joint venture between Terra Group (Miami) and Frisbie Group (Palm Beach)
Led by David Martin (Terra) and Rob Frisbie (Frisbie Group)
Project Scope:
Total development: 2.5 million square feet
1,129 residential units
150-room hotel
250,000 sq ft office space
156,690 sq ft retail space
New City Hall facilities
Community center
Police station
Boca Raton City Hall Redevelopment: Financial Terms
Annual base rent: $5.1 million
Upfront contribution: $10 million
Key Features:
Proposed Park near Brightline Station
Pedestrian bridge over North Dixie Highway to Mizner Park
Community-centric design approach
Mixed-use development integrating live-work-play concept
Project Status:
Unanimously selected by City Council on February 11, 2025
Currently entering negotiation phase
Related Ross designated as backup developer
Boca Raton City Hall Redevelopment Team Selection Process:
Four development teams submitted proposals
Final decision made following public testimony and workshop
Selected proposal praised for alignment with city’s character and vision
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