In support of the City’s progressive environmental consciousness, the document requires all buildings to be “green and sustainable”, and be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council or the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. This planning requirement showcases architecture that is based on function rather than style.
The City’s goal is to be the first City in the State and Country, to have a contiguous certified green building project. The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (FAPA) granted the "MainStreet Design Standards" an Award of Excellence in planning for the project’s innovation, transferability, quality, implementation, and comprehensiveness.
MainStreet Development Projects
Since the adoption of the MainStreet Design Standards, there have been two projects constructed in the area: The Promenade at Coconut Creek and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek expansion. Below is a brief description. Read more about current and proposed development projects.
The Promenade
This open-aired lifestyle center was completed in 2008 and contains retail, restaurant, and office space. The project received LEED Silver Certification in April 2009 and is the home to the City’s Annual CocoFest. In May 2015, the City welcomed the first movie theater with the opening of Silverspot Theaters in the Promenade. Website
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Expansion was completed in February 2012 with a new garage, outdoor retail plaza, and restaurants. Future plans include a hotel, convention space, and an outdoor spa/pool area. Website