The former Burger King headquarters, built on flood-prone land in the 1980s, is now the focus of a redevelopment plan in Palmetto Bay. The original site, constructed with grand features overlooking Biscayne Bay, faced challenges from Hurricane Andrew just four years after completion. The storm severely damaged the property, leading to costly repairs. As plans emerge to expand the complex into a mixed-use village, environmental concerns arise regarding the site's ecological sensitivity and whether such development is appropriate in this vulnerable area.
The owners plan to expand the complex, built by Burger King as its corporate headquarters in the 1980s, into a village of apartments, townhomes, retail, restaurants, offices and a hotel.
Whether audacious or foolhardy, building the BK HQ on flood-prone land has led to significant consequences, particularly as Palmetto Bay initiates extensive redevelopment plans.
Hurricane Andrew struck just four years after Burger King moved in, causing severe damage that necessitated tens of millions in repairs, underscoring the risks of the location.
Environmentalists argue that the scale of the old BK HQ should never have been built on such an ecologically sensitive site.
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