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Eco-friendly Fla. retail center showcases variety of restaurants

COCONUT CREEK Fla. —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

The Promenade’s developers aim for it to be one of the first major developments in the Southeast to be certified for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED. —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

The lifestyle center is the centerpiece of what Coconut Creek city officials plan to be an entire LEED-certified Main Street corridor, said James Westfall of Columbus, Ohio-based Stanbery Development, the commercial developer in charge of the project. —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

“Not only this project, but anybody developing there will be LEED-certified, and it will be all sustainable development,” West-fall said. “The city by far has been the greatest supporter of our project. It’s not so often you get a response like the city of Coconut Creek has given to us.” —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

Some eco-friendly, sustainable features of the lifestyle center include low-flow urinals and toilets, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, and white roofs that reflect sunlight and heat, Westfall said. —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

In addition to its environmentally conscious design, Westfall said, The Promenade’s diverse mix of high-end retail and full-service restaurants ought to draw shoppers to the 23-acre development. —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

“We try to have this ‘Live-Work-Play’ setup,” he said, “so that customers could have lunch and dinner in the same complex and not eat at the same restaurant.” —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

The lineup of restaurants includes up-and-coming regional growth chains like Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, Crepe Maker, Buffalo Wings & Rings and Fish City Grill, as well as Saito’s Japanese Steakhouse, Salad Creations and 160 Degrees Burgers. —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

Scarfone’s Coal Fired Pizza, a full-service Italian restaurant, and Grape Merchant, a wine bar, round out the casual-dining options. Units of Starbucks Coffee, Cold Stone Creamery and Allegria Frozen Yogurt are available for dessert, coffee or snacks, as well. —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

The diverse array of restaurants is meant to accommodate multiple dayparts, Westfall said. —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

“Our approach is for restaurants that provide a full-service, sit-down menu and that have lunch options as well,” he said. “For us, it’s about creating an atmosphere that’s inviting for all folks, not just women’s fashion retail.” —Twelve restaurants figure prominently in the “Live-Work-Play” theme of South Florida’s newest lifestyle center, The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a 246,000-square-foot retail complex designed with eco-friendly philosophies in mind.

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