Emerald Lakes Phase II Subdivision Expansion
Summary
Developers are seeking final approval for a massive 250-acre planned unit development near St. Johns Heritage Parkway and Interstate 95.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Substantial private investment and future tax revenue growth.
The developer and future commercial or residential occupants in the growth corridor.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Walmart buys 22 acres in Palm Bay's Emerald Lakes development
Walmart buys 22 acres in Palm Bay's Emerald Lakes development Florida Today
This Week in Palm Bay: Emerald Lakes Approved, Early Voting Opens, and the Anchor the Podium Didn't Name
Emerald Lakes clears its final vote, the anchor the podium never named is in the permit files, and the mail-ballot clock runs out Thursday.
1,000 Jobs Approved. The Fire Station Is Still a Pitch.
Palm Bay City Council recap, October 15, 2026: Emerald Lakes, the fire ladder, and the station nobody has signed for.
Emerald Lakes East Phase I Goes to Council With Fire Mitigation Unresolved and Parkway Extension Optional
The 251-acre Emerald Lakes East Phase I reaches Palm Bay council Thursday with open questions on fire service, design rules, and whether the parkway gets finished.
P&Z Recap: Board Recommends Emerald Lakes East Phase 1, Wawa Third Sign After 2-2 Tie
Watch now (5 mins) | Emerald Lakes East Phase 1 heads to the City Council with the schools question open. A Wawa sign variance needed the city attorney to break a 2-2 tie. The bylaws update was tabled again.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - Oct 7, 2026
A major expansion of the Emerald Lakes development is moving forward, bringing hundreds of new homes, commercial spaces, and millions in impact fees. Developers have invested heavily in infrastructure like water lines and road extensions ahead of time.
Palm Bay approves more homes for Emerald Lakes
Palm Bay approves more homes for Emerald Lakes Florida Today
Regular Council Meeting - Sep 3, 2026
Developers presented updates for the Emerald Lakes West Phase II project, adjusting lot sizes and permitted commercial uses while maintaining overall regional activity center density limits.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - Jul 1, 2026
The board reviewed an expansion of 11 single-family lots in the massive Emerald Lakes master-planned community, with residents questioning infrastructure progress and timeline commitments.
Related development
Emerald Lakes West Phase II Final Development Plan Amendment 1
Updates development guidelines and plans for the large-scale project.
Emerald Lakes East Phase I Final Development Plan
Brings extensive commercial development, multi-family housing, and approximately 1,000 direct jobs to east Palm Bay.
Emerald Lakes West Phase II Design Guidelines
Modifies development standards across a large-scale master-planned area.
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