Residents urge preservation as Boca Raton officials outline downtown campus plan and timeline

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City staff outlined options and financial models for a proposed downtown government campus; residents urged preserving green space, questioned density, tree health, traffic and affordability. Staff and the mayor said revised plans and traffic studies will be posted and discussed at a May 27 workshop.

City staff told the Boca Raton City Council on May 13 that they will soon deliver financial models and short-term relocation options as the council evaluates a proposed government campus partnership for the downtown site, prompting multiple residents to urge the council to preserve existing green space and limit density.

The presentation came after City Manager Mr. Brown introduced the item and turned the update over to Mr. Lukasik, who said the city expects to provide several financial models within days and will hold a May 27 meeting to review decisions that will drive the master plan. Lukasik described four primary space scenarios (with a fifth option recently added): from a largely ceremonial city hall to a full city hall housing all staff. The models will compare construction costs and potential ground-lease revenue to help the council balance building size against…

Residents urge preservation as Boca Raton officials outline downtown campus plan and timeline

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