Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Boca Raton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
16 issues in development with high priority
Mizner Park Real Property Transfer to City
The plan to transfer CRA-owned Mizner Park property to the city was pushed to November 10, with a representative of the ground-lease purchaser asking for time to review thousands of documents.
The Residences of Boca Raton Modification
A 12-story downtown project was retooled from 190 rentals to 133 condos with a ground-floor restaurant, bringing new dining and street activity to SE 3rd Street and boosting projected tax revenue from about $90,000 to $1.2 million a year.
Adaptive Reuse and Parking Waiver for 101 E. Palmetto Park Road
A 1930s downtown building gets a restaurant and courtyard on the ground floor and office space upstairs, preserving the structure despite having no on-site parking, with new transit contributions attached.
Calvary Christian Academy School Expansion
Calvary Chapel is proposing major building additions and a new elementary school serving up to 360 students on West Camino Real. Neighbors will want to see how traffic and parking are managed during school hours.
"The Sanborn" Private Club Development
An eight-story, roughly 54,681-square-foot private club is headed for 100 Northeast 1st Avenue with a fully automated valet garage below. The project also shifts development rights between downtown subareas and converts office capacity to retail — changes that shape what downtown Boca Raton looks and feels like.
Reorganization and Creation of Public Affairs Department
The city created a new Public Affairs Department by consolidating existing communications, marketing, and community engagement staff to improve responsiveness to residents.
TrustBridge Hospice Lease Extension
Trustbridge's lease on 5.12 acres of city-owned land at 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road was extended through June 2044. The non-profit organization agreed to invest $1 million in facility upgrades to continue providing palliative and grief counseling services.
Annexation and Residential Development
Boca Raton just greenlit a huge 382-acre annexation that's bringing roughly 900 new homes to town. This means your daily commute might get a bit more crowded and local infrastructure will have to work overtime to keep up.
Holiday Inn & Suites CIMD Redevelopment
Neighbors voiced concerns about construction traffic, water and sewer capacity, and street congestion resulting from major expansions at The Boca Raton resort.
1150 Innovation Center Flex Space and Light Industrial Development
The city council will evaluate conditional use and site plan approvals for a commercial and industrial development spanning roughly 11.68 acres at 1150 Northwest Broken Sound Parkway. The project proposes new office, light industrial, warehousing, and wholesale spaces, along with minor driveway design adjustments.
Residential Development Approval
Boca Raton just approved a fancy new luxury apartment project on E Camino Real, bringing more upscale housing right into downtown. If you're watching the local real estate scene, this means downtown is getting even more high-end living options.
Real Estate Development
Boca's downtown is getting a major upgrade with a brand new two-tower, 12-story housing development greenlit near N.E. Second Street. This project brings fresh inventory to the booming local real estate market, meaning more places for people to live right in the city center.
Transit-oriented Development
Boca Raton's first major walkable transit hub is finally on track to open in two years. This project aims to make getting around easier without relying entirely on a car.
Boca Raton Resort & Club Residential and Fitness Center Expansion
The Boca Raton resort is adding a 76-unit luxury residential building and a 3-story fitness center, prompting resident questions about construction impacts, traffic on Meisner Boulevard, and utility costs.
Development Vote
Boca Raton voters are heading to the polls this March to decide on 'Boca One,' a major development project at 201 W. Palmetto Park Road. Your ballot will directly shape the future look, feel, and density of our downtown area.
Boca Technology Center DRI Acreage Reduction
The owner of the massive Boca Raton Innovation Campus wants to pull out of the decades-old Development of Regional Impact agreement. Neighboring property owners and residents raised concerns about transparency and how this might shift maintenance responsibilities or impact remaining entitlements.