Breaking Ground at Landmark Center, Fort Walton Beach
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It looks like the proposed Landmark Center in Downtown Fort Walton Beach will finally be a reality. Preliminary permits have been issued to begin construction on the foundation. Currently a 2.1 acre, empty field at Miracle Strip Parkway and Perry Avenue, this project has been in the planning stages since 2006 and is arriving with mixed reviews. Some say that this is only adding to the congestion of an already busy intersection. Others are happy for the new life it will bring to downtown Fort Walton Beach.
Landmark Center Quick Facts
The development will measure 144,000 square feet and be divided into three separate buildings that will include:
- 112-room Hilton Hotel
- 24 Loft-style condos
- Conference Center
- Retail and Dining Space …
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