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Terra Frisbee development team holds open house on Boca Raton government campus; interim agreement, office relocation next steps
Summary
Terra Frisbee’s master plan drew about 208 attendees and 49 comments at a city‑facilitated open house. Staff plans to present an interim agreement to the council on March 18 and is reviewing temporary office space options of roughly 70,000–80,000 square feet while continuing public outreach.
City staff and the Terra Frisbee development team briefed the Boca Raton City Council on Feb. 24 on next steps in the government campus redevelopment and on public outreach findings following a recent open house.
Deputy City Manager Kostick told the council the Feb. 17 open house drew "about 208 people in attendance" and produced 49 separate comments or questions that staff added to the project record. "It was a good opportunity for people to try to get educated on the plan," Kostick said, and the development team received positive feedback.
An interim development agreement — intended to spell out roles and responsibilities while the master development agreement is negotiated — is scheduled to be presented to council on March 18, Kostick said. Separately, staff is pursuing temporary office space to accommodate displaced staff during construction; the search is focusing on roughly 70,000 to 80,000 square feet and staff prefers a single central location, Kostick said.
Public comment and an offered pro bono review
Resident Elizabeth Decker used the public‑comment portion of the workshop to urge improved outreach for the redevelopment plan and offered the city free consulting help to audit the project’s communications process. "Many of the residents in the affected area are still unaware of this project," Decker said, noting that digital outreach can fail to reach residents without reliable online access or who miss notices amidst other electronic communications. Decker proposed meeting with council and staff, reviewing current engagement, and recommending actions at no charge.
Council and staff responses
Council members emphasized continued outreach while noting the interim agreement will formalize the process. Kostick said the city’s communications team and the developer will continue public meetings and that comments received online are being compiled and shared with council on a weekly basis. He said the city will continue additional open houses and targeted outreach as the master plan and master development agreement progress.
Other details
- Kostick said staff is refining options for temporary office locations and expects to narrow the list in the coming weeks for city manager review. - The interim agreement is intended to set roles and responsibilities while the parties finalize the master development agreement.
Ending
Council members reiterated that they will take the interim agreement up at the March 18 session and will continue public outreach. Decker said she will provide her consulting offer and documentation to staff for review.
