EDITION Hotels and Location Ventures Break Ground on EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale
Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels and Miami-based real estate investment firm Location Ventures and have announced the groundbreaking of EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale. The milestone signifies the launch of construction for the first luxury branded residences on the city’s Intracoastal that will feature two 11-story towers with 65 spacious condominiums.
Location Ventures, Marriott representatives, city officials, development partners and friends gathered at the property’s exclusive address of 551 Bayshore Drive in Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning North Beach Village to celebrate the occasion. Guests included Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis and Commissioner Steve Glassman, along with Sheila Farahpour, Vice President of Luxury and Mixed-Use Development at Marriott International, and Jay Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida.
As a twist to the traditional groundbreaking event, attendees received individually sized champagne bottles to pop during the ceremony – a nod to the EDITION brand’s signature style of fusing modern sophistication and culturally inspired creativity. Cocktails and canapés added to the festivities, while a vibrant sunset over the waterway highlighted the serene views that will be enjoyed by future homeowners.
“North Beach Village in Fort Lauderdale has seen tremendous growth and change over the last few years,” said Rishi Kapoor, CEO of Location Ventures. “There is excitement and demand for the local, combined with the incomparable experiences and quality of the EDITION brand, and we are thrilled to break ground on this exceptional site.”
EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale will continue to raise the bar in the area as it attracts discerning home buyers both nationally and internationally who seek upscale amenities paired with a laidback South Florida lifestyle.
