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Hines’ T3 FAT Village Goes Vertical

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Blanca Commercial Real Estate, in collaboration with Hines, the global real estate investment manager, and Urban Street Development, announced that construction is underway on T3 FAT Village, an innovative office component within the larger 5.5-acre FAT Village development currently under construction at 501 Andrews Avenue in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

With an anticipated delivery in November 2026, T3 FAT Village is the only new office project of its kind currently rising in the Fort Lauderdale market. The office portion of the master plan marks a significant milestone as the first mass timber office building in the region and sets new standards for sustainability and innovation in South Florida’s commercial real estate landscape.

“With its cutting-edge timber design and unparalleled sustainability, T3 FAT Village is set to become the heartbeat of Fort Lauderdale’s office scene, attracting visionary companies eager to redefine their workspaces,” said Tere Blanca, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Blanca Commercial Real Estate. “It is an honor to play a role in delivering such an innovative project to our community.”

As the only new office building in Fort Lauderdale, T3 FAT Village stands out with its innovative mass timber construction, offering tenants a unique blend of sustainability and modern design that is unmatched in the market. The project is the latest addition to Hines’ acclaimed T3 (Timber, Transit, Technology) portfolio, delivering unparalleled access to transit, cutting-edge design, and a focus on sustainability. Catering to modern businesses seeking collaborative and efficient workspaces, T3 FAT Village underscores Fort Lauderdale’s commitment to progressive development and increased involvement in reshaping the office market in South Florida.

The broader FAT Village development, which broke ground in March 2024, spans 5.6 acres across the vibrant Flagler Village neighborhood. This integrated, mixed-use creative office, retail, and residential urban development celebrates the history and artistic spirit of the area. This dynamic new district will add to Fort Lauderdale’s live-work-play urban environment, introducing curated food and beverage options, entertainment, and art galleries alongside the workplace component.

Conveniently located within walking distance of Fort Lauderdale’s Brightline station, FAT Village provides seamless connections to Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. Its proximity to cultural attractions, the Las Olas corridor, major highways,  Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and Port Everglades add to its appeal as a hub for urban connectivity.

“As the first mass timber office building in the region, T3 FAT Village is not just changing the skyline, it is redefining how we think about workspace design, sustainability, and urban living in Fort Lauderdale,” said Christina Jolley, Senior Vice President & Broward Market Leader at Blanca Commercial Real Estate. “FAT Village combines sustainability, wellness, and accessibility, and is set to become the new center of gravity for Fort Lauderdale,” she added. 

The first phase of the development will feature 180,000 square feet of creative office space in the East Building, along with 600 multifamily residential units spanning over 400,000 square feet. Additionally, experiential retail spaces will anchor the base of every building, encompassing approximately 80,000 square feet, with the total project size reaching over 800,000 square feet.

“T3 FAT Village is more than a building, it is a bold statement about where Fort Lauderdale’s future is headed,” said Alan Kennedy, Managing Director at Hines. “By combining cutting-edge sustainability with innovative design, we are creating a workspace that will set a new standard for the area. As Fort Lauderdale continues to grow dynamically, T3 FAT Village will stand as a benchmark for the next generation of businesses seeking to thrive in a modern, connected, and environmentally conscious landscape,” he added. 

The office component of T3 features a heavy timber design that avoids over a thousand metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions – the equivalent to taking 996 cars off the road – while also supporting sustainable forestry practices by using young trees instead of old-growth timber. Other features include touchless technologies for enhanced hygiene, LEED Gold Certification, and WiredScore Certification, ensuring a best-in-class technology experience.  From panoramic views and private outdoor balconies to a state-of-the-art fitness center and social workspaces, T3 FAT Village delivers the ultimate modern office experience designed for both productivity and wellness. Set to deliver in November 2026, T3 FAT Village is poised to become the epicenter of innovation and sustainability in Fort Lauderdale’s growing office scene.

 

New Mixed-Use Project To Bring 180,000 SF Of Creative Office Space To Fort Lauderdale

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Hines and local partner Urban Street Development have secured a $220 million loan from Bank OZK for the construction of phase 1 of FAT Village, a 5.6-acre, 835,000-square-foot master-planned urban mixed-use development in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village neighborhood.

Upon completion, phase 1 will contain 601 multifamily units; approximately 180,000 square feet of creative office space in Hines’ proprietary, heavy timber T3 (Timber, Transit, Technology) building; and more than 70,000 square feet of retail, including curated food and beverage offerings, shopping, entertainment, and art studios and galleries.

FAT (Food Art Technology) Village is two blocks from the Brightline’s Fort Lauderdale high-speed commuter rail station, which connects Fort Lauderdale to Miami, West Palm Beach and Orlando. This four-block creative enclave will serve as the reimagined epicenter of the city’s art-centric district.

“At a time when financing and construction starts have materially slowed, it’s gratifying to be in a position to move forward on FAT Village, which we believe will be a transformational development for Flagler Village and Fort Lauderdale,” stated Alan Kennedy, managing director at Hines. “This milestone is a reflection of the strength of our business plan, as well as confidence from Bank OZK in our ability to execute. Together with Cresset Real Estate, Las Americas, Hudson Capital, Halmos Holdings, and Urban Street Development (Hines’ Fort Lauderdale-based development partner), Hines looks forward to creating a dynamic and engaging destination that honors and advances the neighborhood’s legacy while providing new living, working and recreational options to help the city better capitalize on secular trends driving population and business migration to South Florida.”