Palma Nova Project Type Master-Planned Community International Resort & Tourism Location North Coast, Dominican Republic Project Team Marcos Marte, Riviera del Mar Carey Smith, IPPC John Tulac, IPPC Paul Hsu, ADR Ric Stephens, SPD Geza Kiss, WMG George Hunt, GRHA Area 3,300 acres [1335 hectares] Units 15,000 residential units Description Palma Nova is a world-class destination resort and new town designed with regenerative development principles. The project includes a town center, port-of-call, sport marina, sea village, equestrian center, theme park, parks, specialty gardens, 2 championship golf courses, ecological zones, recreation facilities, light industry, artisan’s colony, numerous hotels, casinos and spas. The Master Plan [Plan Maestro] has received national environmental approval, and the project is preparing for Phase I development. www.palma-nova.net