Foundation work is underway on Alida Residences and a Tribute Portfolio by Marriott hotel at 506 and 524 Datura Street in Downtown West Palm Beach. Designed by Corwil Architects and developed by LD&D and IGEQ, with FrontRange Capital Partners serving as the capital and investment partner, the approximately 350,000-square-foot development will consist of a 21-story residential tower rising approximately 230 feet and a separate hotel building. KAST Construction is serving as the general contractor.
Current construction activity includes the installation of auger cast piles, sheet piles, and tangent piles, according to KAST Construction. These operations are part of the development’s foundation and excavation support systems, which must be completed before work can advance to the building’s superstructure. The project officially broke ground on July 17, 2026, following several years of planning and approvals.
The development occupies a multiparcel site directly across from West Palm Beach’s Brightline station. The project underwent a multiyear rezoning and redesign process that included a pause during the pandemic. The rezoning increased the property’s permitted floor area ratio from 2.75 to 6.5 in exchange for incorporating a hospitality component, allowing for greater residential density alongside the proposed hotel…