the City of West Palm Beach, Florida has made significant strides in becoming a world class waterfront city. The most well know infill development within the city boundary is City Place, which was developed by Related Companies, first opening to residents and shoppers approximately 10 years ago. Since then, numerous condominiums have been constructed and restaurants, shops and businesses have opened downtown. Clematis Street in particular has a vibrant night life. However, the City until recently was detached from its greatest natural asset, its waterfront. Lake Worth was cut off from downtown by a library, sea wall, and the non-pedestrian friendly, Flagler Drive. That has rec
ently changed with the opening of Waterfront Commons, a $30 million project that was the dream of Mayor Frankel and implemented by the City of West Palm Beach. Although West Palm Beach, like many other cities, is reeling from a glut of unsold condos, the new park provides the open space that residents of a vibrant city require. Once the housing market corrects, the new waterfront park will be a catalyst that continues to fuel the renaissance of West Palm Beach. The following links, one from the City of West Palm Beach and the other from the Palm Beach Post give greater detail on the project.West Palm Beach Waterfront History and Redevelopment Video
Palm Beach Posts Article On Waterfront Debut
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