Hooper Construction announced a partnership with Stiles Construction to build the FAT Village project in downtown Fort Lauderdale. FAT (Food, Art and Technology) Village is a joint venture between Urban Street Development, which is led by Fort Lauderale’s Tim Petrillo and Alan Hooper, and Hines, a global real estate firm. Plans call for two residential hi-rise towers with 601 apartments, a 1,200-car parking garage, and 80,000 square feet of retail space. It is expected to break ground this year and be built in three phases.
“Our innovative approach to sustainable and tech-friendly office spaces is the first of its kind in Fort Lauderdale, and we’re excited to bring this to the FAT Village community,” Alan Kennedy says, Managing Director of Hines. “FAT Village will redefine what it means to live, work, and play in an urban environment, bringing together the best of modern technology, art, and entertainment truly innovatively.”
The project aims to integrate the local culture and history into the development, ensuring that FAT Village remains a significant part of Fort Lauderdale. The project’s completion is anticipated in 2026.
“This is a big step in the evolution of Flagler Village. The new FAT Village will deliver a sense of place for all residents and creative types with much-needed lifestyle retail in one convenient hub,” said Alan Hooper, Co-Founder and CEO of Urban Street Development (USD). “With our innovative blend of urban residential, creative office, local food and beverage, and artist workspaces, FAT Village will usher in a new era of modern spaces that will entertain our residents and visitors not only during monthly art walks which made FAT Village such a beloved part of the city, but every day of the week.”
