The 47-story tower that won commission approval Tuesday night will perch at 633 SE Third Avenue, not far from the Broward courthouse and School District headquarters. The New York-based developer plans to build 830 units.
Critics say the tree should have been left alone until it could be planted in the ground. For now, it sits on a grassy plateau 6 feet above ground, waiting on a new seawall to be built. It will likely have to wait until the end of the year.