ULI recognizes real estate projects in North Florida

ULI North Florida recently hosted the 5th Annual Awards for Excellence event in downtown Jacksonville to showcase projects throughout North Florida that represent the best practices in all aspects of real estate development, planning, design, construction and economic viability. Take a look at this projects and let us know what you think!

The winner in the Open Space category was Maritime Park, Pensacola, FL:

<h1>Vince Whibbs Sr. Maritime Park</h1>

Dating back to 1784 as a trading post, the 32-acre site of the Vince Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park is located on the Pensacola Bay in the heart of downtown Pensacola, Fla. After Hurricane Ivan in 2004, an opportunity was born to revitalize this the urban waterfront into something unique for Pensacola residents. This award-winning mixed-use development that has reestablished a dynamic public waterfront park featuring a multi-use stadium suitable for baseball and festivals, a performing arts amphitheater and a world-class playground designed to reinforce learning, encourage social skill development, inspire imagination and provide physical challenges. Current private development includes office space, retail, residential and café/restaurant space. The connection between downtown and the waterfront now draws thousands of visitors annually to a once separate and unused space.

For more information: https://pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com/