Micro-apartments downtown get final OK, paving way for compact living

Source: The Palm Beach Post

With the city promoting downtown living but high rents making it impossible for many, West Palm Beach commissioners Monday gave final approval to developer Jeff Greene’s micro-apartment project.

Banyan Place, a 12-story building proposed for the southeastern corner of Banyan Boulevard and Rosemary Avenue, will include 348 apartments that range in living area from 340 to 560 square feet. The micro-units would be the city’s first but are part of a nationwide trend. A similar project recently was announced in Miami.

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