The Quay is an ambitious mixed‑use waterfront redevelopment project located at 515 (and adjacent parcels on) SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, within the thriving Harbordale corridor. This major project led by a joint venture between prominent South Florida developers Related Group, BH Group, and Pebb Enterprises transforms a long‑standing retail and office plaza anchored by restaurants, marina access, and waterfront retail into a vibrant residential and mixed‑use community.

While early conceptual plans cite up to 521 total residential homes, 217 of those units are designated workforce/affordable units under Florida’s Live Local Act, with additional market‑rate apartments and substantial commercial space planned as part of the larger master plan.

Project Overview and Developer Vision

The Quay redevelopment aims to elevate one of Fort Lauderdale’s prime waterfront retail destinations into a vibrant, mixed‑use community that combines residential living, shopping and dining, marina access, and public open space along the Intracoastal and New River corridors. The vision is to create an environment where urban living, waterfront lifestyle, and neighborhood connectivity meet, while addressing local housing needs through workforce‑oriented residential units roughly 40 % of the planned homes.

The development leverages Florida’s Live Local Act to enable increased density and flexibility, encouraging investment in both market‑rate and workforce housing that supports Fort Lauderdale’s growing residential demand.

Key Project Stats

Architecture and Urban Design

The project is planned as a high‑density waterfront destination centered around walkability, marina access, and integrated retail and placemaking. While a specific 13‑floor residential tower with 217 units has not been confirmed in public records, the master plan contemplates significant vertical residential construction consistent with Livable Local Act incentives.

Design priorities include maximizing water views, improving pedestrian engagement along 17th Street and the riverside promenade, and creating mixed‑use spaces that balance commercial vibrancy with residential privacy and convenience.

Strategic Fort Lauderdale Location

The Quay sits on a 7‑acre waterfront site along SE 17th Street, offering direct water access with yacht marina slips, proximity to Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas Boulevard, downtown amenities, high‑traffic retail corridors, and major transit nodes.

This location is recognized as one of Broward County’s key redevelopment opportunities, providing connection to beach culture, urban retail, dining destinations, and quality‑of‑life assets all within easy reach of Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport.

Residential Vision & Unit Mix (Concept)

While exact floor plans and building configurations are still evolving under entitlement and phased planning, the vision includes a mix of:

Why Choose The Quay

• Strategic waterfront redevelopment with marina access and mixed‑use living

• Balanced residential mix including workforce housing units compliant with Live Local Act

• Integrated dining, retail, and community spaces designed for urban coastal living

• Proximity to Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas entertainment, and downtown cultural destinations

Why Partner With Us for The Quay

As specialists in South Florida real estate and mixed‑use coastal developments, we provide strategic guidance through entitlement navigation, residence access, investment evaluation, and long‑term value planning. Our team ensures you’re positioned to benefit from dynamic urban waterfront projects like The Quay a transformative initiative shaping Fort Lauderdale’s future.