Leasing officially begins for the second Cornerstone apartment building as downtown Coral Springs redevelopment continues to take shape
Coral Springs, Florida – A major milestone in the transformation of downtown Coral Springs has arrived, as leasing officially begins on the second building of the Cornerstone mixed-use development at the southwest corner of University Drive and Sample Road. The project, known as Modera Coral Springs Phase II, marks another step forward in the city’s vision of creating a vibrant downtown district filled with homes, shops, and cultural attractions.
Developers announced last week that the north building of Cornerstone, featuring 353 apartments, is now open for leasing. Its counterpart to the south, completed in 2023, contains 351 apartments and has already been home to dozens of new residents. Together, the two buildings form the centerpiece of Coral Springs’ downtown redevelopment initiative — one of the most ambitious construction efforts the city has seen in decades.
The new north building is also set to bring a mix of art and commerce to the area. Plans include 32,000 square feet of retail space, with the city’s new art museum serving as its focal point. City officials have confirmed that the museum is expected to open in the spring, providing both residents and visitors with a cultural anchor that reflects Coral Springs’ growing emphasis on arts, community, and innovation.
“Cornerstone represents the next chapter in the evolution of Coral Springs,” city officials said in a recent statement. “The addition of new housing, retail, and public spaces will strengthen our downtown identity and enhance the quality of life for everyone who lives and works here.”
While the two Cornerstone buildings continue to take shape, the surrounding blocks are also experiencing a surge in planning and development activity. Earlier this year, the city purchased the green space adjacent to the Cornerstone site — a parcel that had originally been earmarked for a hotel. When those plans fell through, officials began exploring new possibilities for the space, including transforming it into a downtown event venue that could host community gatherings, festivals, and outdoor performances.
Beyond the Cornerstone site, additional projects are also reshaping Coral Springs’ urban core. On the northwest corner of the intersection, a new development called City Village has already received city approval. The project, led by Amera Downtown Development Company, will include 300 apartments and 20,000 square feet of commercial space, extending westward to Coral Hills Drive.
Meanwhile, on the northeast corner, developers are preparing to redevelop a former Publix property into another major mixed-use complex called Downtown Coral Springs. That project will feature 377 apartments, 11,525 square feet of retail space, and a 629-space parking garage, further expanding the city’s growing residential and commercial footprint.
For Coral Springs, these developments represent far more than new construction — they signal a long-awaited effort to bring walkable urban living to the heart of the city. With both Cornerstone buildings nearing full completion, new cultural venues on the horizon, and several large-scale projects in the pipeline, downtown Coral Springs is steadily evolving into a modern hub for art, entertainment, and community life.
