Groundbreaking Held For The Residences At Martin Manor In Boca Raton’s Pearl City

Leaders from the City of Boca Raton, the Boca Raton Housing Authority, Atlantic Pacific Companies, Citi Community Capital, and First Horizon Community Investment Group have officially broken ground on The Residences at Martin Manor, a major affordable housing redevelopment in Boca Raton’s historic Pearl City neighborhood. The project replaces the former Dixie Manor public housing complex and will provide high-quality, long-term affordable homes for families returning to the site. A grand opening celebration is anticipated by the end of summer 2026.

Credit: Atlantic Pacific Companies.

Located at 1350 North Dixie Highway, the development will deliver 95 apartments across one- to four-bedroom layouts. Residences will range from 630 to 1,324 square feet, with rents set for households earning between 22 and 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). In total, the project will provide 36 one-bedroom, 39 two-bedroom, 18 three-bedroom, and 2 four-bedroom apartments. Affordability is guaranteed for at least 50 years.

Credit: Atlantic Pacific Companies.

The redevelopment represents a $52 million investment in affordable housing, backed by a combination of city, state, and private financing. It stands as a strong example of how public-private partnerships are responding to Florida’s housing crisis.

Credit: Atlantic Pacific Companies.

Credit: Atlantic Pacific Companies.

The project also honors the legacy of Lois Martin, a community leader whose efforts were instrumental in the creation of Dixie Manor during the 1940s. Pearl City, Boca Raton’s oldest surviving neighborhood, was originally established by African American families in the early 20th century, and the development is designed to preserve that history while addressing today’s housing

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