The $2 billion master plan for CityNorth is taking shape, driven by new developments including a hotel, corporate campus, retail and housing. Once envisioned as a luxury retail destination, the nearly 100-acre property has faced numerous challenges. California-based Crown Realty Group Inc. acquired the site in 2019 and has been pushing forward with new plans.
Crown’s commitment to the community experience is first and foremost with the development. New employment opportunities for those just entering the workforce and those with years of experience are expected. A major addition is a new campus for Republic Services that will house 1,000 employees with room for growth. Of course, the development’s retail, housing and hotel options will also play a pivotal part. Crown’s residential plans include much needed options for the community such as condos, apartments and senior living opportunities.
The business community is taking a serious look at the development as well. As already stated, Republic Services has committed to a new HQ that is already under construction. The build will include a six-story, 265,525 square foot building and a six-level garage. A dual-branded Marriott-Westin Hotel owned by LaPour Partners and Holualoa Cos. will develop a 240 room hotel featuring 5,500 square feet of meeting space. Greystar Residential has already begun construction as well. Sunela, which is available for leasing now, and another underway, will offer 622 units in total.
At full buildout, CityNorth could encompass several million square feet of space. Plans include 3,416 housing units, 1.8 million square feet of office space, 100,000 square feet of retail and 1,000 hotel rooms. Construction plans expect to take a full decade to complete.
