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City of Boca Raton Partners with Terra and Frisbie Group

for Transformative Government Campus Initiative

The City of Boca Raton is moving forward with a transformative long-term vision for
its Government Campus through a partnership with Boca Raton City Center, LLC, a joint
venture between the Miami-based Terra and Palm Beach-based Frisbie Group (Terra &
Frisbie Group).
This initiative, which has been years in the making, builds on strategic planning efforts
to redevelop the campus into a vibrant civic and community hub. The Boca Raton City
Council made the unanimous decision during its February 11th meeting, marking a significant
milestone in the process to modernize and revitalize the campus, ensuring that public facilities
evolve to meet the needs of the community and enhance the efficiency of city services.
“Boca Raton’s future is brighter than ever,” said Mayor Scott Singer. “This project
is more than just a redevelopment; it’s about creating a civic center that better serves our
community, provides opportunities for employment and business and transforms the town
square into a destination where residents want to be.”
The selection of Terra & Frisbie Group for this public-private partnership (P3) follows
an extensive competitive process aimed at identifying the most qualified team to revitalize
the Government Campus. The downtown Boca Raton area currently houses City Hall, the
police station, a community center, a tennis center and more. Already considered one of our nation's most beautiful cities, this architectural rendering of
In addition to updating government facilities, the mixed-use proposal features enhanced downtown Boca Raton's Government Center shows what the complex will look like when
green spaces, community-focused amenities, residential units, a hotel, office and retail space, completed—with City Hall at the upper right—and promises an even grander future.
all designed to enhance the downtown experience. The initiative also aims to capitalize on
the proximity to the Brightline Station, providing for improved connectivity and mobility in “Boca Raton is an exceptional community that deserves the best,” said Cody Crowell
the city, and for those traveling to and from Boca Raton. of Frisbie Group. Rob Frisbie, Jr. continued, “We’re committed to listening to residents,
“We are honored to have been unanimously chosen by the Boca Raton City Council to businesses and city leaders to ensure we create an exciting project that will enhance the
lead the Government Campus Redevelopment,” said Terra CEO David Martin. “Our team quality of life for all.”
is committed to transforming this space into a vibrant, eco-friendly district that blends civic, Building on input already gathered from the community, public engagement will continue
residential and commercial uses. We look forward to collaborating closely with city officials to be a key component of this initiative, with multiple ways to continue to participate, including
and the community to bring our shared vision to life, creating a sustainable and connected
neighborhood that will serve as a model for future urban development.” City of Boca Raton Partners on page 3
Boca History Museum to Debut “1925!” Exhibit

in Honor of Centennial

Mark your calendars. Here is an event you will want to look forward to this summer immerse guests in the culture, style
and fall! and innovations that defined this
As Boca Raton marks its 100th anniversary the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum transformative era in both Florida
will be presenting “1925!”, a new exhibit and American history.
that transports visitors back to the year “The year 1925 was pivotal for
of the city’s incorporation. Running from Boca Raton, setting the stage for
July 2nd to December 20th, the exhibit will the city’s remarkable growth over
the last century,” said Mary Csar,
Executive Director of the Boca
Raton Historical Society. “This
exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse
into what life was like at the time,
showcasing how history, fashion
and innovation converged to shape
our community.”
From rising hemlines and
rebellious flappers to the Florida
land boom that first put Boca Raton
on the map, “1925!” explores the
everyday lives and pop culture
trends that shaped the Roaring
Twenties. Through a carefully
curated collection of historic images
and artifacts, visitors will discover:

Boca History Museum to Debut “1925!” on page 3

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