Pines City Center

Pines City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida, is a significant 80-acre master-planned mixed-use development designed to create a vibrant, walkable, downtown-style environment. It combines residential, commercial, entertainment, and civic uses, serving as a hub for the community.

What Makes It Unique and History

• Mixed-Use Master Plan: Its unique status comes from its integration of the City of Pembroke Pines Civic Center and City Hall, with a vast complex of retail, dining, and residential components (like Pines Garden at City Center and City Center on 7th). This blend of civic and private development in one central location is a key differentiator.
• Central Location: The development is located at a major city intersection (Pines Boulevard at Palm Avenue/101st Avenue), making it highly accessible and a central gathering point.
• History: The development of Pines City Center is relatively recent, with the City of Pembroke Pines breaking ground on its civic center complex in the summer of 2015. The complex, including the Charles F. Dodge City Center (named in honor of the former City Manager), City Hall, and The Frank Art Gallery, was a major step in creating a downtown for the city. The overall 160-acre master-planned project also includes the privately developed retail, residential, and commercial spaces.

Signature Stores and Restaurants

The retail and restaurant mix is designed to attract both local residents and visitors. While the exact tenant list can change, signature components have included:

• Major Anchors: Tenants such as Publix Super Markets and Hobby Lobby provide essential retail draw.
• Dining: The center features a variety of food and beverage operators, with past/planned tenants mentioning names like Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, BurgerFi, Bento Café, and The Halal Guys.

Customer Feedback

Feedback often centers around the adjacent residential communities within the City Center master plan, such as Pines Garden at City Center and City Center on 7th.

• Positive Feedback: Residents often praise the convenient location near shopping, dining, entertainment, and major highways. The modern, new construction, amenities (like resort-style pools and fitness centers), and the presence of excellent City of Pembroke Pines Charter Schools nearby are frequently highlighted.
• Areas for Improvement (Primarily Residential): Some residential feedback has pointed to issues like parking shortages (especially for guests), occasional noise concerns (thin walls in some units), and communication challenges with property management.

Significant Events

As the location of the Charles F. Dodge City Center, the venue hosts a wide array of significant public and private events, serving as the city’s main performing arts and convention space.

• Concerts and Performances: The Great Hall at the City Center attracts world-renowned musicians, comedians, and theater productions.
• City Events: It is a central location for many annual city events, though some large festivals may take place in nearby parks, the City Center often hosts:
  • Banquets, Conferences, Trade Shows, and Meetings.
  • The Frank Art Gallery (located next to City Hall) hosts art exhibits and cultural happenings.

Essential Information

Pines City Center is generally considered the entire area, including the retail and the civic complex. The most prominent address and contact information relates to the Civic Center/City Hall component:

• Address:
  • Charles F. Dodge City Center: 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 (This is a primary anchor, though the retail part is often listed under 10100 Pines Boulevard or similar nearby addresses).
• Contact Information:
  • Charles F. Dodge City Center (Venue): (954) 392-2137
  • Note: General contact for the specific retail section may require contacting the property management company.
• Website & Social Media:
  • Charles F. Dodge City Center Website: You would typically find the official venue website by searching the full name (e.g., Charles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines).
  • General City of Pembroke Pines Website: The city’s website (ppines.com) is a great resource for events and civic information related to the City Center complex.
  • Social Media: Look for the official social media channels for the Charles F. Dodge City Center or the City of Pembroke Pines for event updates.