A new project, The District Flats rental community is coming to in West Palm Beach’s popular Warehouse District. The 178-unit multifamily development will be located at 1050 Blanche Street and will be a key addition to a neighborhood that has become a favorite destination for millennials… of all ages!
The District Flats will feature a modern-industrial designed, four-story building surrounding a central courtyard, swimming pool and deck area; a three-story building surrounding a garden amphitheater; and a three-level, 250-space parking garage enhanced by a large mural at the entry.
A dog park and a public park at the south end of the site is planned, and the project will also include 2,700 sq. ft. of commercial space that will be home to a stylish cafe. There will be 26 studio apartments; 86 one-bedroom, one-bath units; and 48 two-bedroom, two-bath apartments, along with a 3,000 sq. ft. clubhouse.
“This project will not only answer the growing need for housing around Downtown West Palm Beach but will also help solidify the Warehouse District as the city’s next hub of urban activity,” said Jack Weir, founder and managing principal of Eastwind Development. “We see great things ahead for both Palm Beach County and the City of West Palm Beach.”
Designed by MSA Architects, with Verdex Construction as the general contractor, The District Flats is located south of the trendy Grandview Public Market food hall and other nearby retail and entertainment outlets like Steel Tie Distillery, Steam Horse Brewing Company, and Surfing Florida Museum.
“The city has a tremendous need for affordable housing, and I’m glad that Eastwind Development was willing to provide a portion of that,” West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James said at the groundbreaking ceremony, Thursday, December 5.
All units will feature nine-foot ceilings, keyless door entries, programmable thermostats, tile & wood plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pendant light fixtures, bedroom ceiling fans and energy and water conservation features designed to lower monthly resident utility bills.
The development will also feature a set-aside for workforce housing. Twenty (20%) percent (36 units) in the community will be set aside for households with an annual income equal or less than 140% of the 2018 annual median income (AM I) for Palm Beach County for studios ($75,460 income), 1 BR units ($80,850 income) and 2 BR units ($97,020 income) at the time of initial leasing, Rents for the workforce housing units are not projected to be lower than market rents. The workforce housing restrictions will last for a period of 15 years.
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The District Flats Breaks Ground in West Palm Beach
