Bal Harbour Village Rejects Settlement; Whitman to Pursue Original 2M SF "Live Local" Vision
Following a unanimous council rejection of a mediated settlement, Whitman Family Development will pursue its original 2M SF Live Local Act vision for Bal Harbour Shops.
By: AXL Media
Published: Apr 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Source: Bisnow
The Rejected Settlement vs. The Original Vision
Following a lawsuit and hundreds of hours of mediation, the developer had proposed a scaled-back version of the project to appease local concerns. However, the council’s rejection effectively puts the original, more massive application back on the table.
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