ANF Group, Inc., a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida market, celebrated the topping out of University Station, a new $100 million, mixed-use development in Hollywood, Florida. A true public-private partnership (P3) with the City of Hollywood, the development is leading multifamily developer Housing Trust Group’s largest to date and features workforce and affordable housing options, retail space, parking for public and private use, and a new home for Barry University’s College of Nursing and Health Services.
“We are thrilled to have reached this milestone and deliver another amazing development for Housing Trust Group. We value our partnership and the trust you have placed in our team to build this amazing project,” said Al Fernandez, CEO of ANF Group. “We’d like to acknowledge our dedicated team members who have worked tirelessly to bring more affordable housing to the South Florida market.”
Located at 421 N 21st Ave, 309 N 21st Ave, and 2031 Polk Street, University Station will consist of three buildings, including two residential towers and a standalone, 635-space parking garage, of which 365 spaces will serve the Broward Commuter Rail South Station that is planned between Tyler and Taylor Streets, along the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway. The development will consist of 216 apartments, more than 2,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, 12,210 square feet of educational space, and a parking garage with 635 spaces. The property will have 108 one-bedroom and 108 two-bedroom floorplans with spacious living areas ranging from 621 to 899 square feet. One hundred percent of the apartments will be reserved for individuals and families at various income thresholds, including 22, 30, 40, 60, 70, and 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), with rents ranging from $374 to $1,634.
“Topping out marks a very significant achievement as we come one step closer to making our largest development to date, University Station, a reality,” said Matthew Rieger, President and CEO of Housing Trust Group. “This milestone underscores the importance of our partnership with ANF Group and their instrumental role in bringing this transformative project to fruition. University Station exemplifies our ongoing dedication to crafting vibrant and inclusive communities, offering attainable housing options, and delivering essential resident services to those most in need.”
University Station will be a beacon of modern living, featuring a variety of amenities and facilities where residents will enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, multipurpose room, luxurious swimming pool, and bridges connecting the residential towers and parking garage. The building will adhere to the National Green Building Standard, incorporating high-efficiency systems such as low-flow fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, and appliances.
The development team includes Housing Trust Group, Corwil Architects and contractor ANF Group Inc. HSQ Group will serve as the civil engineer, BNI Engineers will serve as the structural engineer, and RPJ Inc., Consulting Engineers will serve as the MEP engineer. Interior design will be done by B. Pila Design Studio, with landscape design by Witkin Hults + Partners. Kaller Architecture will serve as the interior designer for Barry University’s space within the development. University Station is slated for completion in Spring 2025.
