A new multi-tower development has just been proposed in Fort Lauderdale under Florida’s Live Local Act. Filed by South Andrews Holdings LLC, affiliated with Fort Lauderdale-based Murphy Property Group, plans by the developer call for a four-tower development on the edge of the Poinciana Park neighborhood. Coined ‘Croissant Park North’ and ‘Croissant Park South’, the development will rise at 1711 S Andrews Avenue and 1801 S Andrews Avenue, set to replace multiple low-rising structures. While development in the Poinciana Park neighborhood is not out of the norm in recent years, this development will mark the tallest and densest structures in the area, assisted by sweeping development benefits under the Live Local Act.
If built, the project would deliver 932 units in total, with 466 apartments in both Croissant Park North and Croissant Park South. Each pair of towers will also include 187 workforce housing units, bringing the total to 374. In doing so, the proposal meets Live Local Act requirements, which mandate that 40% of units be set aside as workforce housing and that at least 65% of the development be residential.
The four towers will feature a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, ranging from about 700 SF to 1,200 SF for larger layouts. Residents would also have access to a wide range of amenities, including but not limited to gyms, lounges, barbecue areas, pools, and outdoor seating.
Designed by Fort Lauderdale-based FSMY Architects, the ground floor aims to significantly enhance the pedestrian experience in the neighborhood. Each pair of towers will feature walk-up units, lobby space, expanded sidewalks, greenery, on-street parking, and 7,613 SF of retail per lot: 15,226 SF across both sites. Parking will be integrated into the tower’s enclosed podiums, providing 630 spaces per lot, or 1,260 spaces total for residents and retail visitors alike.
According to the elevations, all four towers will rise 28 stories, reaching a height of 302 FT at their tallest point. The building’s facades will feature metal balconies, square windows, and a color palette of brown, white, and gray. Characterized by sharp corners and modern design elements, the towers will be a contemporary addition to the area’s skyline.
Because the development is proposed under the Live Local Act, the property will not go through a public hearing, but rather advance administratively. The developer will still need to comply with design requirements and zoning regulations outside the scope of the Act, but the overall approval process will be much faster. Plans, obtained through a public records request, are dated late 2024. While a groundbreaking date has not been announced, both lots will require extensive demolition before construction can begin.