Downtown Coral Springs project at Four Corners still moving forward despite expired building permit
Coral Springs, Florida – A major mixed-use development planned for the heart of Coral Springs’ evolving downtown district may not appear to be making much visible progress, but the developer insists the project remains on track.
Known as Downtown Coral Springs, the ambitious project is slated for the northeast corner of Sample Road and University Drive, a key part of the city’s vision to transform the so-called “four corners” intersection into a bustling downtown hub filled with apartments, shops, and restaurants.
Despite the momentum from city leaders when they approved the project almost three years ago, the building permit application for the site expired back in March, according to city officials. That lapse raised questions among some residents about whether the project would actually move forward or face further delays.
However, the developer, Miami-based Key International, insists there is no cause for concern. “The project is moving forward,” said Martin Aranzabe of Key International in a statement to TAPinto Coral Springs. “The design team is working on pushing the permits along. There is no intent to amend the site plan at this time, as what was approved is intended to be built.”
Plans for the complex include 377 apartments, approximately 11,525 square feet of retail space, and a 629-space parking garage. The location was formerly home to a Publix supermarket. Key International and its partner, 13th Floor Investments, acquired the 4.2-acre property for $8 million in 2023.
While the building permit may have expired, city officials confirmed that the site plan and the land use exemptions granted by city commissioners in 2022 remain active. “The special exemptions that the commission approved are still in effect,” said Sayona Khandwalla, a city spokesperson. The developer also requested an extension on these approvals, which the city was legally required to grant. As a result, those exemptions are now valid until November 2029, unless the developer decides to change the plans — which would require a fresh approval process.
The Downtown Coral Springs project is one of three major developments planned for the area. Collectively, these projects aim to bring more than 1,000 new apartments and dozens of new retail and restaurant spaces to the intersection long referred to as the city’s future downtown.
Across the street on the southwest corner, the Cornerstone development is nearing completion and expected to open in the fall of this year. That project includes more than 700 apartments and nearly 47,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
On the northwest corner, plans are also in place for City Village, a mixed-use project led by Amera Downtown Development Company. City leaders approved that project last fall. It is set to feature 300 apartments and approximately 20,000 square feet of commercial space. Construction for City Village is expected to begin later this year.
Together, these projects represent a major shift for Coral Springs, which has long aimed to establish a vibrant, walkable downtown area to attract new residents, businesses, and visitors. While some delays are typical for projects of this scale, the continued commitment from developers suggests that the city’s vision for a modern downtown remains alive.
For now, the northeast corner project might not show signs of groundbreaking activity just yet. But according to its developers, it’s only a matter of time before construction resumes.
