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The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale has unveiled plans to build seven luxury buildings around the mall, creating space for 1,600 residences, 150 hotel rooms and senior living apartments.

“This is an exciting time for The Galleria as we pursue a long-term vision, which will dramatically improve the landscape of the area and impact our ability to further attract the best retail and dining options ,” said Mark Trouba, general manager of The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale.

The planned project is valued at more than a billion dollars, mall executives said. If city approvals go through, construction would begin late in 2015 and be completed in phases over seven years.

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