13th Floor Investments has unveiled plans for Link at Boca, a new transit-oriented development located at 680 West Yamato Road in Boca Raton, Florida. The project is slated to break ground this summer and will bring 340 residential units and 24,000 square feet of ground-floor retail to a site directly adjacent to the Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station.
The eight-story development is being delivered through a public-private partnership with the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), which selected 13th Floor Investments through a competitive RFP process to transform the publicly owned site into a vibrant, mixed-use hub.
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“Link at Boca is designed to reimagine the Tri-Rail station as a true community destination where residents can live, shop, dine, and gather as a community,” said Arnaud Karsenti, Managing Principal of 13th Floor Investments. “With expansive public spaces, a pedestrian-friendly design, curated amenities and neighborhood retail, we’re creating a new standard for transit-oriented development in South Florida.”
Retail leasing is being managed by Comras Company, which is curating a tenant mix focused on food and beverage, wellness, and lifestyle brands. Available retail spaces range from 1,300 to 6,000 square feet and include opportunities for outdoor seating. The pedestrian-focused design features wide sidewalks, bike paths, tree-lined walkways, landscaped courtyards, and water features inspired by Mizner Park.
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“With a strong track record of curating successful retail environments around major transit corridors, we’re bringing that same strategic approach here, prioritizing a tenant mix that includes boutique fitness, wellness, experiential dining, and service-driven concepts,” said Irma Figueroa, Senior Director of Leasing and Sales for Comras Company. “These brands thrive on high visibility, steady foot traffic and easy accessibility, all of which this location delivers.”
The residential program includes a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging from approximately 600 to 1,300 square feet. Apartments will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, in-unit washers and dryers, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplashes, high-end appliances, and luxury vinyl flooring.
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Amenities include a resort-style pool deck, social lounge and bar, coworking and private office spaces, a yoga studio, kids’ room, golf and virtual reality simulator, sauna, and outdoor gaming areas. A 650-space garage will provide parking for residents, retail patrons, and Tri-Rail users.
Located near I-95, the El Rio Trail, Florida Atlantic University, and the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC), the site offers strong regional connectivity and access to key recreational, educational, and commercial destinations.
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Link at Boca is the third installment in the firm’s Link-branded portfolio of transit-oriented developments. It follows the completed Link at Douglas in Miami and the upcoming Link at SoMi in South Miami, both of which are designed to enhance walkability and community engagement around transit stations.
Founded in 2008, 13th Floor Investments has delivered more than 3,900 residential units across South Florida and currently has over 4,800 units in development. The firm is also expanding its presence in the industrial and single-family homebuilding sectors through its 13th Floor Homes division.
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Excited for Tri-Rail to have their own TOD. I believe they said the residents and employees that work there with get discounted passes. Hopefully SFRTA and FDOT is able to repeat this type of project throughout the TRI-RAIL line.