The owners of Downtown at the Gardens are counting on a total transformation of the struggling family-oriented shopping center next to The Gardens Mall to attract shoppers and stave off more vacancies.

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They pitched their ideas for the overhaul to the Palm Beach Gardens City Council at its meeting Thursday night. The plans likely won’t be formally submitted to the city until this summer, at which time they’ll be vetted by the city staff.  The City Council will have to sign off on the final plan.

In the meantime, here are some “before” and “after images shown during Madison Marquette executives presentation last week.

BEFORE

Photo from Madison Marquette

AFTER

Rendering from Madison Marquette

BEFORE

The central courtyard at Downtown at the Gardens. Photo from Madison Marquette

AFTER

The central courtyard of Downtown at the Gardens as envisioned after proposed makeover. A boutique hotel could sit in the middle. Rendering from Madison Marquette

BEFORE

Overhead shot of Downtown at the Gardens as it appears now. Photo from Madison Marquette

AFTER

Downtown at the Gardens from above near the Cobb Theatre after proposed transformation. Rendering from Madison Marquette

BEFORE

The lakefront of Downtown at the Gardens before makeover. Photo from Madison Marquette

AFTER

Plans call for moving the carousel along the lakefront. Rendering from Madison Marquette

BEFORE

The area of Downtown at the Gardens near Yard House before overhaul. Photo from Madison Marquette

AFTER

Yard House could have lake views, and new shops could be added along the lake to take advantage of the waterfront. Rendering from Madison Marquette

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