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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 exciting 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 11 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. In addition to updating government facilities, the mixed-use proposal features enhanced green spaces, community-focused amenities, residential units, a hotel, office and retail space, 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 the City, and for those traveling to and from Boca Raton. "We are honored to have been unanimously chosen by the Boca Raton City Council to lead the Government Campus Redevelopment,” said Terra CEO David Martin. “Our team is committed to transforming this space into a vibrant, eco-friendly district that blends civic, residential, and commercial uses. We look forward to collaborating closely with city officials 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." “Boca Raton is an exceptional community that deserves the best,” said Cody Crowell of Frisbie Group. Rob Frisbie, Jr. continued, “We’re committed to listening to residents, businesses, and city leaders to ensure we create an exciting project that will enhance the quality of life for all.” Building on input already gathered from the community, public engagement will continue to be a key component of this initiative, with multiple ways to continue to participate, including attending Council meetings, submitting comments via the Government Campus Feedback Form, learning more on the City’s website and signing up for project alerts. The community is also invited to attend an upcoming Open House on the proposed plan, where they can view renderings, meet Terra Frisbie & Group team members, and share their ideas. GOVERNMENT CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP OPEN HOUSE DATE: Wednesday, February 19 TIME: 6PM – 8PM LOCATION: The Studio at Mizner Park, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432 “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine Boca Raton’s Government Center as a vibrant, welcoming place that serves our residents and strengthens our community,” said City Manager, George S. Brown. “Through our partnership with Terra & Frisbie Group, we are excited to bring this vision to life.” Next steps for the project include the following phases: Interim Agreement – City staff will work with Terra & Frisbie Group to execute a short-term agreement by March 18, 2025. Comprehensive Agreement – Following the interim agreement, the City and Terra & Frisbie Group will negotiate a full agreement. This process will take time, and there will be significant opportunities for public information and input throughout. Project Advancement – Once the comprehensive agreement is finalized, the project will move into the next phase, including detailed design, permitting, and construction. The City will continue to provide ongoing updates to ensure transparency and public engagement. Discussions about revitalizing the Government Campus began in 2017 and have been a key component of the City’s strategic planning to redevelop the area. To support this initiative, the City partnered with CBRE, Inc., a firm with extensive experience in managing P3s, who continues to provide guidance throughout the process. For more information and continued updates, visit the Government Campus webpage, and follow the City on social media. FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT: City of Boca Raton Anne Marie Connolly, Communications & Marketing Director 561-221-7687 | [email protected] Terra/Frisbie Groups Allie Schwatrz Grant, Senior Account Director – Schwartz Media Strategies 305-308-6351 | [email protected] About the City of Boca Raton: Boca Raton, the second largest city in Palm Beach County, blends history and innovation with its Mediterranean Revival architecture and vibrant cultural scene. Influenced by architect Addison Mizner, the city is home to live concerts, international art exhibits, world-class museums, five miles of Atlantic coastline, and 49 parks offering 1,650 acres of recreational space. A hub for business and innovation, Boca Raton hosts 40 publicly traded corporate headquarters. With three nationally ranked universities, top-rated schools, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, Boca Raton is a dynamic, safe, and educated community with a low property tax rate. Learn more at myboca.us. About Terra: Terra is a Miami-based real estate development and investment company that creates communities, enhances neighborhoods, and connects people. Led by David Martin, Terra was founded in 2001 and is active across all major real estate asset classes, including multifamily apartments, luxury condominium and single-family residences, retail and office space, hotels, and industrial properties. Terra owns and operates a carefully curated portfolio of real estate developments valued at more than $8 billion that elevate quality of life; maximize the way in which people work, live and entertain; and innovate the urban and suburban landscape with an eye toward resiliency and sustainability. Since its launch, Terra has developed more than 5 million square feet of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across South Florida. Terra thrives by assembling teams comprised of the world’s most accomplished architects, designers, planners, engineers and builders who collaborate to bring the firm’s development vision to life. Learn more at www.terragroup.com. About Frisbie Group: Frisbie Group, LLC is a private real estate investment firm based in Palm Beach, Florida, specializing in the reimagination and revitalization of prime real estate assets in strategic locations. With an investment philosophy rooted in placemaking, FG strives to create value at the asset level while significantly enhancing the surrounding community. Forging partnerships with world-class architects and designers ensures both project-specific and community-wide success and positive impact, with thoughtful master planning transforming both single sites and entire neighborhoods under one visionary scope. Employing fundamental analysis, FG identifies opportunistic and value-add properties backed by market-leading research and data. With a vertically integrated platform, FG successfully operates with in-house expertise dedicated to acquisitions, asset management, design, construction management, sales, branding, marketing, and communications. Founded by three Frisbie brothers in Boston, as a prudent way to cover the expense of university room and board, the family real estate investment business has since grown into Frisbie Group, and is proud to be both a fiduciary to its investors and a steward of its local communities. Learn more at www.frisbiegroup.com.
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 exciting 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 11 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.
In addition to updating government facilities, the mixed-use proposal features enhanced green spaces, community-focused amenities, residential units, a hotel, office and retail space, 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 the City, and for those traveling to and from Boca Raton.
"We are honored to have been unanimously chosen by the Boca Raton City Council to lead the Government Campus Redevelopment,” said Terra CEO David Martin. “Our team is committed to transforming this space into a vibrant, eco-friendly district that blends civic, residential, and commercial uses. We look forward to collaborating closely with city officials 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."
“Boca Raton is an exceptional community that deserves the best,” said Cody Crowell of Frisbie Group. Rob Frisbie, Jr. continued, “We’re committed to listening to residents, businesses, and city leaders to ensure we create an exciting project that will enhance the quality of life for all.”
Building on input already gathered from the community, public engagement will continue to be a key component of this initiative, with multiple ways to continue to participate, including attending Council meetings, submitting comments via the Government Campus Feedback Form, learning more on the City’s website and signing up for project alerts. The community is also invited to attend an upcoming Open House on the proposed plan, where they can view renderings, meet Terra Frisbie & Group team members, and share their ideas.
GOVERNMENT CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP OPEN HOUSE DATE: Wednesday, February 19 TIME: 6PM – 8PM LOCATION: The Studio at Mizner Park, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine Boca Raton’s Government Center as a vibrant, welcoming place that serves our residents and strengthens our community,” said City Manager, George S. Brown. “Through our partnership with Terra & Frisbie Group, we are excited to bring this vision to life.”
Next steps for the project include the following phases:
Discussions about revitalizing the Government Campus began in 2017 and have been a key component of the City’s strategic planning to redevelop the area. To support this initiative, the City partnered with CBRE, Inc., a firm with extensive experience in managing P3s, who continues to provide guidance throughout the process.
For more information and continued updates, visit the Government Campus webpage, and follow the City on social media.
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:
City of Boca Raton Anne Marie Connolly, Communications & Marketing Director 561-221-7687 | [email protected]
Terra/Frisbie Groups Allie Schwatrz Grant, Senior Account Director – Schwartz Media Strategies 305-308-6351 | [email protected]
About the City of Boca Raton: Boca Raton, the second largest city in Palm Beach County, blends history and innovation with its Mediterranean Revival architecture and vibrant cultural scene. Influenced by architect Addison Mizner, the city is home to live concerts, international art exhibits, world-class museums, five miles of Atlantic coastline, and 49 parks offering 1,650 acres of recreational space. A hub for business and innovation, Boca Raton hosts 40 publicly traded corporate headquarters. With three nationally ranked universities, top-rated schools, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, Boca Raton is a dynamic, safe, and educated community with a low property tax rate. Learn more at myboca.us.
About Terra: Terra is a Miami-based real estate development and investment company that creates communities, enhances neighborhoods, and connects people. Led by David Martin, Terra was founded in 2001 and is active across all major real estate asset classes, including multifamily apartments, luxury condominium and single-family residences, retail and office space, hotels, and industrial properties. Terra owns and operates a carefully curated portfolio of real estate developments valued at more than $8 billion that elevate quality of life; maximize the way in which people work, live and entertain; and innovate the urban and suburban landscape with an eye toward resiliency and sustainability. Since its launch, Terra has developed more than 5 million square feet of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across South Florida. Terra thrives by assembling teams comprised of the world’s most accomplished architects, designers, planners, engineers and builders who collaborate to bring the firm’s development vision to life. Learn more at www.terragroup.com.
About Frisbie Group: Frisbie Group, LLC is a private real estate investment firm based in Palm Beach, Florida, specializing in the reimagination and revitalization of prime real estate assets in strategic locations. With an investment philosophy rooted in placemaking, FG strives to create value at the asset level while significantly enhancing the surrounding community. Forging partnerships with world-class architects and designers ensures both project-specific and community-wide success and positive impact, with thoughtful master planning transforming both single sites and entire neighborhoods under one visionary scope. Employing fundamental analysis, FG identifies opportunistic and value-add properties backed by market-leading research and data. With a vertically integrated platform, FG successfully operates with in-house expertise dedicated to acquisitions, asset management, design, construction management, sales, branding, marketing, and communications. Founded by three Frisbie brothers in Boston, as a prudent way to cover the expense of university room and board, the family real estate investment business has since grown into Frisbie Group, and is proud to be both a fiduciary to its investors and a steward of its local communities. Learn more at www.frisbiegroup.com.