Sunrise Commission Approves New Housing Development Deal
The city voted to partner with Affiliated Development on a project featuring hundreds of new apartments.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Apartments
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The Sunrise City Commission voted 3-1 to authorize a development agreement with Affiliated Development for a new mixed-use project on West Sunrise Boulevard. The city plans to donate a 6-acre site to the developer to help catalyze revitalization efforts on the city's east side.
Why it matters
The deal aims to replace vacant properties, including a former Walgreens, with new residential units. By providing municipal subsidies, city leaders intend to jumpstart development and increase housing inventory in the area.
The development plan includes 364 total apartments for The Set, with 54 units designated for affordable housing based on an income threshold of 120 percent of the area median income. The city will also provide an 80 percent property tax rebate for 25 years.
The players
Sunrise City Commission
This local government body manages municipal policy and infrastructure planning for the city of Sunrise.
Affiliated Development
This firm is a private real estate developer focused on large-scale mixed-use residential projects.
The details
The municipal agreement involves the city acquiring a 6-acre parcel for $5.2 million and transferring ownership to Affiliated Development. Additionally, the city will provide $800,000 to cover specific parking and infrastructure costs for the site.
Timeline
A Walgreens store moved out of the intersection site in 2017.
The city commission approved $20 million in incentives for The Ray project in 2024.
The commission voted to authorize negotiations for The Set on October 28, 2026.
Culture Shift
This project reflects a broader societal shift toward adaptive reuse, where municipalities prioritize replacing stagnant retail infrastructure with high-density residential housing. It signals a move away from legacy commercial zoning as cities grapple with the changing needs of modern residents.
Residents may see the removal of the long-vacant former Walgreens site and the commencement of new construction on West Sunrise Boulevard. These changes are designed to improve property values and increase the availability of both market-rate and affordable housing options.
The takeaway
This development represents a significant effort to revitalize underutilized commercial land through public-private cooperation. Residents interested in housing options should monitor the city commission website for updates regarding construction timelines and unit eligibility.
Further reading
For more on residential development, visit the Sunrise Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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