Exciting New Additions to West Palm Beach and Miami: Sweat440, Warby Parker, and More

The vibrant Nora District in downtown West Palm Beach is set to welcome several exciting new retailers, including Sweat440 and Warby Parker. These additions signal a significant development phase aiming to revitalize the area and create a bustling mixed-use community.

New Retailers in the Nora District

Sweat440 and Warby Parker

• Sweat440:

  • Size: 2,900 square feet
  • Location: 905 North Railroad Avenue
  • Specialty: Known for their high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes that begin every 10 minutes, Sweat440 targets fitness enthusiasts seeking flexible and dynamic workout options.
• Warby Parker:
  • Size: 1,800 square feet
  • Location: 1040 North Railroad Avenue
  • Specialty: A popular eyewear retailer that emphasizes stylish, affordable glasses and innovative shopping experiences.

Other New Additions

• Luce Jewelry

  • Size: 800 square feet
  • Location: 985 North Railroad Avenue
  • Description: A fresh jewelry store associated with Kravit Jewelers.
• Pompanos
  • Size: 775 square feet
  • Location: 1070 North Railroad Avenue
  • Description: A fashionable boutique founded by entrepreneur Paul DiGiovanni.

These four new tenants are anticipated to open their doors this fall, adding to the engaging retail landscape of the Nora District.

Development Overview

The Nora District is being developed by a collaboration of key players:

• Place Projects: Miami-based development firm
• NDT Development: Local West Palm Beach developers
• Wheelock Street Capital: Connecticut-based investment group

Project Details

• Area: 40 acres
• Location: Nestled between Palm Beach Lakes and Quadrille boulevards, among Dixie Highway and the Florida East Coast Railway tracks.
• Phase One:
  • Renovation of aging warehouses into:
  • 150,000 square feet of retail and dining space
  • 55,000 square feet of office space
  • A park for community engagement
  • Completion: Expected by the end of this year.

In a notable addition, developers are also spearheading the construction of the Nora Hotel, a 201-key establishment expected to be ready next year.

Future Phases

Looking ahead, the Nora District will feature high-rise buildings flanking both the northern and southern boundaries, while also focusing on preserving low-rise houses and apartments within its core.

Miami Tower Welcomes New Tenants

Meanwhile, downtown Miami is also buzzing with activity as Miami Tower secures two significant new tenants.

Littler Mendelson

• Description: A renowned labor and employment law firm based in San Francisco.
• Location: 100 Southeast Second Street
• Expected Move-In: Third quarter of this year
• Note: While square footage details haven’t been disclosed, this marks a strategic shift for Littler from its current base at Wells Fargo Center.

Moderne

• Size: 2,900 square feet
• Location: Miami Tower
• Description: An innovative automated code refactoring firm that recently transitioned from an office on Brickell Bay Drive.

Additional Leasing Activity

In addition to the new arrivals, Miami Tower is witnessing further lease expansions, totaling 80,000 square feet of new contracts:

• Wilson Elser: Expanded by 4,400 square feet to reach an 11,900-square-foot office space.
• Ball Janik: Increased its footprint by 4,600 square feet, totaling 7,900 square feet.

Renewals Include:

• BDO USA: 22,400-square-foot lease renewal
• Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez: 18,300-square-foot

Ownership of Miami Tower

Co-owned by Boca Raton’s CP Group and New York’s DRA Advisors, Miami Tower is a prominent feature in the Miami skyline, originally designed by the acclaimed architect I.M. Pei.

Culinary Scene Expansion: Cactus Club Cafe in Miami

Bringing a taste of the North to Miami, Cactus Club Cafe is set to launch its U.S. expansion with a new location in downtown Miami.

Cactus Club Cafe Details

• Size: 6,000 square feet
• Location: Ground floor of the Citigroup Center, 201 South Biscayne Boulevard
• Leadership: Executive chef Greg McCallum alongside Test Kitchen collective
• Expected Opening: Late this year
• Future locations in Boston and Houston are also in the works.

The Citigroup Center, under the stewardship of CP Group, Monarch Alternative Capital, and Tourmaline Capital Partners, is an 810,000-square-foot structure designed to host vibrant enterprises.

Conclusion

The new developments in West Palm Beach and Miami highlight an invigorating phase of growth, with diverse options for living, shopping, and dining. As these spaces come to life, they promise to offer both residents and visitors a new level of convenience and community engagement in dynamic urban environments.

For more information on these developments, check the latest updates from Place Projects, NDT Development, and Cactus Club Cafe.