West Palm Beach’s Planning Board has approved 5400 North Flagler, a 31-story condominium high-rise by Great Gulf, designed by Safdie Architects with Spina O’Rourke + Partners. Rising 380 feet, it will be among the city’s tallest buildings, replacing a 72-unit low-rise from 1966 on a 2.46-acre site along the Intracoastal Waterway in Pinewood Park.
The project will deliver 97 residences—including townhomes, two- to four-bedroom units, and penthouses—representing only a modest density increase of 25 additional homes. The building’s tapered form, rounded corners, glass balconies, and recessed two-story garage are intended to preserve view corridors and blend into the neighborhood. Planned amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness and event spaces, garden terraces, guest suites, libraries, lounges, and 209 parking spaces.
Community outreach with groups such as the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce and Northwood Harbor Association led to revisions, including a height reduction and repositioned service areas. However, city staff raised concerns over limited ground-level activation, garage screening, and neighborhood integration. Despite objections, the board approved rezoning to Residential Planned Development and granted waivers, emphasizing continued design refinements.
The proposal now heads to the City Commission for a final vote.
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