Development of Hotel Site #1 Within the Walton & One Mixed-Use Development

The City of Port St. Lucie is seeking a qualified proposer to develop a hotel site within the Walton & One mixed-use development. The proposed hotel should have a national brand affiliation and include ground floor restaurants/retail, a main hotel entry point, and 3,000 SF of flexible meeting space. The developer should have experience developing high-quality, select-service hotels and demonstrate forward-thinking approaches to urban design, architecture, engineering, environmental technologies, and placemaking. The City is looking for a developer who can create a dynamic urban destination that encourages public gathering places and considers the importance of a pedestrian environment. Some key features of the project include: • A minimum of 100-125 hotel rooms • Ground floor restaurants/retail with outdoor dining and/or rooftop dining options • A dynamic urban destination with public gathering places and a pedestrian-friendly environment • 3,000 SF of flexible meeting space • A pool, whirlpool, business center, and fitness center may be provided • The hotel should be constructed with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability The City is offering a long-term lease or license for the 0.99-acre hotel site, and the developer will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the hotel. The City will provide support for the project, including expedited government plan review and permitting, and co-marketing of the hotel and the MidFlorida Event Center.