Kolter Multifamily has broken ground on a 55-plus apartment community west of Boynton Beach. The company is taking a different approach to traditional 55-plus housing options.

“We think of the project as a cruise ship on land,” said Kolter’s Jeff Quinlivan. “Typically, senior communities provide residents with smaller units and 24-hour care driving up residents’ monthly costs. Boynton Tropical will be lower acuity with more emphasis on overall wellness-focused amenities and activities.”

The development will feature 210 apartments ranging from 800 to 1.400 square feet and about 15,000 square feet of amenities, such as a resort-style pool, a fitness center, a dining area with a bar, a craft room, a salon, a yoga studio, and a ping-pong room.

Boynton Tropical will be located on the 8.9-acre site at 7401 Tropical World Way, on the east side of Hagen Ranch Road. A Kolter affiliate purchased the property for $4.75 million in 2020.

Boynton Tropical should be completed in winter 2026.