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Galleria Mall is being reimagined as a vertical city

Fort Lauderdale’s Galleria Mall is on the verge of a dramatic rebirth. After decades of decline, the 31-acre property at 2414 E Sunrise Boulevard has been acquired by GFO Investments and InSite Group — setting the stage for one of the city’s most ambitious redevelopments yet.


Galleria Mall is being reimagined as a vertical city
Image: Arquitectonica, GFO Investments

Anchored by Arquitectonica’s striking design vision, plans call for nine towers rising up to 30 stories, transforming the once-dated mall into a skyline-defining mixed-use district. The eastern half of the site will feature five towers with 1,181 market-rate residences and 800 workforce housing units, while preserving nearly 676,000 square feet of existing retail.


To the west, four additional towers will introduce 1,161 residences, 170 hotel rooms, and new spaces for dining, offices, and wellness. Together, the project brings more than 2,300 new homes — 40% of which qualify as workforce housing — reshaping the heart of Sunrise Boulevard into a modern, vertical community.


Taking advantage of Florida’s Live Local Act, the development bypasses restrictive zoning rules, allowing for taller buildings, denser housing, and fewer parking requirements — all part of a new urban model focused on proximity and walkability. “For people who live and work and play in the same place — you don’t need a car,” said partner Russell Galbut.


Though the scale has sparked debate among nearby residents, many local business owners see the transformation as long overdue. If approved, the reimagined Galleria will evolve from a fading retail center into a vibrant district of homes, hotels, and gathering spaces — marking a bold new chapter in Fort Lauderdale’s urban story.



 
 

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