Mill Creek Residential is slowly expanding their ‘Modera’ brand across South Florida, and downtown Boca Raton is the next destination. The firm, along with partner developer Group P6, recently submitted plans to Boca Raton’s planning and zoning board for a 12-story building at 400 S Dixie Hwy in Boca Raton, set to replace an existing office on-site. The building will be called Modera Boca.
The development, which was reviewed by staff in late June, received unanimous approval for various reasons, including the site’s emphasis on greenery and design. While the approval isn’t the last remaining piece before construction can begin (that lies in the hands of city council members at a future meeting), the approval is one step in the right direction for Mill Creek Residential.
Plans for Modera Boca include 306 units, ranging from studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and penthouse units. Units will range from 701 SF at the lowest, to 2,870 SF at the highest. Residents will have access to various amenities throughout the building, including but not limited to a clubhouse, fitness center, a pool, amenity room, and lounge areas.
Boca Raton places a strong emphasis on architectural quality and visual harmony, and the building’s design and landscaping align closely with the city’s standards. For instance, while the ground floor includes zero retail space, the development includes the construction of a new linear park along SE 3rd St, featuring widened sidewalks and abundant greenery.
“We wanted to make sure that front was very vibrant. So we have zen gardens. We have putt-putt golf. We have sitting areas. We have green walls. We have a lot of activity going on in our property on Dixie Highway even before you get to the building,” according to a quote provided by Sun Sentinel of Ele Zachariades, an attorney for the project.
According to submitted elevations, the building will reach a height of 142 FT at its tallest point. Parking, totaling 468 spaces, will be accessed via a private alleyway at the rear of the property, where a screened parking podium will be strategically positioned to face away from public view. This configuration minimizes visual impact while improving traffic circulation.
Although Boca Raton’s code traditionally requires 538 parking spaces for a project of this scale, the developers secured a reduction by lowering parking ratios for studio and one-bedroom units.
