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FLAGLER DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Jim Padron, senior development man-

Construction at The Palms Town & Country was
ager at Flagler Development Group, cred- divided into three phases, and is expected to be
its the team behind The Palms at Town & completed in 2012.
Country on its successes. A team of pro-
fessionals was able to bring the project to
fruition, including, TIAA-CREF, a finan-
cial service organization that has owned
the town center since 1988; Jones Lang
LaSalle, the town center’s exclusive leas-
ing agents; and established contractors,
architects and consultants.

Hands-on Approach
As a hands-on developer, Padron says
Flagler prefers to align itself with a team
of contractors, architects and consultants
from the beginning to the end of each
project. So when the opportunity pre-
sented itself to revamp the existing mall,
the group wasted little time in assem-
bling a team to strategically create a bet-
ter mix of retail, entertainment, dining
and office areas for the property.
In an effort to boost consumer appeal,
better utilize the properties existing lake
and create a better pedestrian environ-
ment and improved traffic flow, Flagler
tset out on the process to revamp The
Palms Town & Country center. Built in
1984, the original mall – which featured
a convenience center and an enclosed
mall – could not meet the growing retail
demands of its surrounding community.
Plans were in the works to upgrade the
center since 2004.
When completed in the Fall of 2012,
the $100 million project situated will
house close to 700,000 square feet of a ment, and home accessory stores, restau- Site Revisions
diverse blend of retail and lifestyle com- rants and specialty businesses – some of In addition to acquiring the appropriate
ponents. In addition, the center will fea- which are standalone establishments retailers, Flagler needed to change the infra-
ture a medical office complex, valet park- incorporated into the overall theme – structure of the site to accommodate fur-
ing, restaurants and public spaces. designed to fill the community’s much ther growth. Two general contractors,
Divided into three phases, the first phase needed lifestyle niche. Kohl’s was the first including Flagler Construction Corp., are
of the renovation consisted of an expansive store to open in the specialty retail center constructing the project. The buildings are
external revamping of 292,730 square feet and occupies 88,783 square feet of space. constructed with a combination of steel
of existing retail space to incorporate the Nordstrom Rack also announced it will and tilt-up concrete. Flagler Construction
Mediterranean themed elements in areas open a 34,842-square-foot store at the Corp. is responsible for all site work
such as lighting, new color scheme, center by spring 2010. and the convenience center facelift and
redesigned walk-ways, and the parking This phase will also incorporate public Brasfield & Gorrie will complete the
areas. Considered a convenience center, and valet parking and a pedestrian-friendly vertical construction around the lake.
this phase is home to national retailers walking path that will connect the on-site “The infrastructure has changed signifi-
including Marshall’s, Men’s Wearhouse, hotel, medical office buildings, convenience cantly,” says John Buchanan, manager of
Nine West Outlet, Publix and 24-Hour center shops, specialty stores, restaurants design/construction services.
Fitness. and lake. “We are redoing the utilities, drainage,
The second phase of the project will The third and final phase will incorpo- lighting, landscaping and the parking lay-
feature 397,834 square feet of newly rate additional entertainment, restaurants out, as well as securing additional signage
constructed open-air retail,, entertain- and retail stores. to maximize our exposure.”

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