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West Palm Beach unveils draft downtown master plan update proposing taller, thinner towers, new incentives and waterfront park vision
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a draft Downtown Master Plan update that would expand incentive zones, allow taller incentive heights in limited areas, sell city development rights to fund mobility and public‑space maintenance, and require workforce housing set‑asides. Board and public questions focused on feasibility, displacement and transportation.
City of West Palm Beach staff and consultants presented a draft update to the Downtown Master Plan at a workshop, proposing changes to zoning, incentives and the waterfront that officials said are intended to manage rapid downtown growth while funding public benefits.
Anna Maria Aponte, Development Services Director, opened the meeting and framed the update as a recalibration of policies first adopted in 1994 and revised in 2007. ‘‘This is a draft document,’’ Aponte said, and staff will seek public and board feedback before returning with a final version for hearings next month.
Consultant Bernard Siskovich said the plan is driven by a 20‑ to 30‑year vision to keep West Palm Beach ‘‘a nationally recognized urban destination’’ while addressing congestion, housing affordability and resiliency. He explained the…
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