Cornerstone apartments in Coral Springs are almost finished as a wave of new restaurants and a major art museum prepare to launch
Coral Springs, Florida – A new chapter is beginning to take shape in downtown Coral Springs as the highly anticipated Cornerstone development nears its major construction milestone. With more than 700 apartment units on the verge of completion and a dynamic mix of restaurants and attractions on the way, the once-quiet corner of Sample Road and University Drive is fast becoming a bustling community hub.
Lead developer Rod Sheldon of La Boca Partners told the Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency this week that construction on the residential components of the north and south buildings is expected to wrap up by September. The Cornerstone complex, which has been years in the making, is being billed as a game-changer for the city’s downtown.
While construction on the retail spaces will continue into the fall, the residential side is almost ready to welcome its first wave of tenants. “It’s all coming together,” Sheldon said, noting the excitement around the complex’s residential and commercial offerings.
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Among those offerings: a strong lineup of restaurants, most of which have already signed on. According to city officials, the culinary roster includes Tacocraft — already open — as well as Rumble Boxing, Gary Rack’s Farmhouse, Mitch’s Downtown Bagel Café, Let’s Chill Homemade Ice Cream, Copenhagen Corner Wine Bar, and Paris Baguette. The pizza chain How Ya Dough’n is also preparing to join the fold.
Out of all the commercial spaces planned at Cornerstone, just two remain unleased — a sign of the strong demand and promising future of the development.
Beyond food and fitness, the arts will also have a home at Cornerstone. The Coral Springs Museum of Art has announced plans to move into an 8,100-square-foot space in the complex’s north building. The museum aims to open its new location by April 2026, bringing with it exhibitions, programs, and cultural experiences that are expected to draw visitors from across South Florida.
“We’re thrilled to expand our presence and be part of such an exciting transformation in the heart of Coral Springs,” a museum spokesperson said. The relocation marks a new era for the museum and underlines Cornerstone’s broader role as a cultural catalyst in the area.
In a notable shift in the development’s direction, Sheldon also revealed that his firm has agreed to sell a hotel-designated parcel of land at the site to the city for $1.1 million. La Boca Partners originally paid $2.9 million for the plot. The decision effectively removes plans for a hotel from the project, placing the future of that portion in the city’s hands.
This land sale comes as part of a broader request by Sheldon to increase his tax rebate for the north building — a move approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency during the meeting. The adjustment reflects the project’s evolving vision and the city’s growing role in shaping the space.
Cornerstone is not just another real estate project; it’s quickly becoming the heartbeat of a revitalized downtown Coral Springs. With sleek residential towers, curated eateries, and cultural institutions on the rise, the development is helping redefine what it means to live, work, and connect in the city.
And if all continues on schedule, come September, Coral Springs residents and visitors alike will witness the doors swing open to a whole new downtown experience.
