Developers present revised downtown campus plan that reduces density, increases park space; residents demand more time and public input

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Developers presented a scaled‑back redevelopment plan for Boca Raton's downtown government campus that reduces residential and commercial intensity, increases parkland and keeps existing banyan trees, but councilmembers and residents said the revised plan requires more time, detailed fiscal and traffic analysis, and broader public outreach.

David Martin and Robert (Rob) Frisbie of the Terra/Frisbie development team presented a substantially revised plan to redevelop the 30‑plus‑acre downtown government campus, saying the latest iteration reduces residential and commercial intensity, preserves existing banyan trees and adds recreation and open space while funding new civic facilities through the proposed public‑private partnership.

Martin said the team has held more than 30 public meetings and revised the plan after community input. "We couldn't agree more, and we're committed to working with the city and the veterans groups on this," he said when describing plans to enhance what the developers called Memorial Park with a dedicated monument and more green space. Martin also said the project would keep six banyan trees in place and relocate the children's playground adjacent to them.

Robert Frisbie said the updated plan removes a hotel and one office…

Developers present revised downtown campus plan that reduces density, increases park space; residents demand more time and public input

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