TAMPA, FL—Houston-based real estate firm Hines reports it has begun construction on the mixed-use Asturia master-planned community to be built on a 500-acre parcel on State Route 54 here.

Phase one of the community infrastructure is being constructed by Ripa and Associates. Retail, office, multifamily and commercial parcels are also immediately available, company officials say.

"Hines is pleased to begin this project where families can live, work and play all in one community. Ashton Woods Homes and David Weekley Homes are best-in-class, award-winning builders who will bring great architecture and innovative design to the development," says Hines managing director Lane Gardner.

Asturia has approved zoning and entitlements in place for the construction of 550 single-family homes, 200 townhomes, 440 multifamily units, up to 380,000 square feet of build-to-suit commercial/office space, and 350,000 square feet of office/light industrial space.

Planned amenities include eco-friendly recreational parks, a trail network, playgrounds, picnic areas and a community clubhouse with a fitness center and a resort-style swimming pool.

Hines, the master developer of Asturia, will manage the design and development of the community master plan, including the residential neighborhoods, community amenities, parks, primary infrastructure, as well as the community branding, marketing and the sale of multi-family and commercial parcels within the community.

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