Retail Rush Transforms Downtown West Palm Beach as Nora District Fuels Year-Round Growth

Downtown West Palm Beach is emerging as a vibrant, year-round urban destination as new residents and businesses drive demand for restaurants, boutiques, and fitness concepts, with the Nora District playing a central role in the transformation. The mixed-use neighborhood’s strong leasing momentum reflects broader trends reshaping South Florida’s downtowns into places designed to live, work, and linger.

New York, California Companies take Office Space in the Nora District

West Palm Beach’s Nora District has secured its first office tenants as New York–based asset manager CrossRange and architecture firm Hart Howerton sign leases in the $1 billion mixed-use development, marking a major step in the district’s evolution beyond retail and dining. The move reinforces Nora’s role in the city’s broader transformation into a growing hub for finance, design, and innovation.

What’s next for Nora District: Hundreds of apartments, condos coming

Developers behind West Palm Beach’s Nora District are moving into the next phase of the project, proposing more than 1,000 apartments and condominiums across five residential buildings. The plan would transform a formerly blighted industrial area into a dense downtown-style neighborhood, building on the momentum of the district’s newly opened shops and restaurants.

Ned Grace: Developing Spaces That Shape Culture & Community

Dr. George Lockhart interviews Ned Grace of NDT Development on Leadership Unlocked, exploring the vision, leadership, and community-driven strategy behind West Palm Beach’s transformative Nora District.

Stay at Nora, a design-driven luxury to West Palm Beach’s

Modern Luxury Palm Beach highlights NORA as a must-visit destination in West Palm Beach, featuring vibrant dining, boutique retail, and a unique lifestyle experience.

Just in time for the holidays: Famed New York pizza eatery Juliana’s opens at Nora district

Juliana’s is the latest restaurant to open at Nora, which features boutiques shops, beauty and fitness retailers, too.

Reigniting Railroad Avenue: The Nora District Begins Phased Opening

After years of planning, the Nora District is starting to come alive, and it is reigniting Railroad Avenue in West Palm Beach.

From Rail Line to City Landmark: NORA District Phase 1 Completed

From Rail Line to City Landmark: CRA Advances Redevelopment of the NORA District with Completion of Phase 1

Nora District Set to Open with Launch of Wellness, Shops, Restaurants and More

The Nora District is set to imminently open. Discover the latest news and notes in this Palm Beach Post coverage.

NDT Development Unveils Nora District’s Premier Dining, Shopping & Wellness Destinations

NDT Development’s transformative Nora District offers an exciting lineup of elevated dining, luxury shopping, and wellness experiences. This comprehensive guide showcases everything from authentic Brooklyn pizza at Juliana’s and Mediterranean fare at Del Mar to cult-favorite Le Labo fragrances and boutique fitness at Solidacore. Located along North Railroad Avenue, this revitalized historic area features a curated mix of local favorites and top-tier retailers, from artisanal ice cream to precision barbering, setting the standard for walkable, authentic urban living in South Florida.

Retail Rush Transforms Downtown West Palm Beach as Nora District Fuels Year-Round Growth

Retail Rush Transforms Downtown West Palm Beach as Nora District Fuels Year-Round Growth

New York, California Companies take Office Space in the Nora District

New York, California Companies take Office Space in the Nora District

What’s next for Nora District: Hundreds of apartments, condos coming

What’s next for Nora District: Hundreds of apartments, condos coming

Ned Grace: Developing Spaces That Shape Culture & Community

Ned Grace: Developing Spaces That Shape Culture & Community

Stay at Nora, a design-driven luxury to West Palm Beach’s

Stay at Nora, a design-driven luxury to West Palm Beach’s

Just in time for the holidays: Famed New York pizza eatery Juliana’s opens at Nora district

Just in time for the holidays: Famed New York pizza eatery Juliana’s opens at Nora district

Reigniting Railroad Avenue: The Nora District Begins Phased Opening

Reigniting Railroad Avenue: The Nora District Begins Phased Opening

From Rail Line to City Landmark: NORA District Phase 1 Completed

From Rail Line to City Landmark: NORA District Phase 1 Completed

Nora District Set to Open with Launch of Wellness, Shops, Restaurants and More

Nora District Set to Open with Launch of Wellness, Shops, Restaurants and More

NDT Development Unveils Nora District’s Premier Dining, Shopping & Wellness Destinations

NDT Development Unveils Nora District’s Premier Dining, Shopping & Wellness Destinations

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