“Idiots”: Russell Galbut blasts opponents of Galleria Mall megaproject

Russell Galbut rolled out updates for his massive Galleria Mall redevelopment, and he took a swipe at residents trying to stop it. The co-founder and chairman of GFO Investments unveiled new renderings of the nine-tower megaproject at Fort Lauderdale’s largest mall Thursday. The update revealed a redesigned Macy’s, glass-clad apartment towers with balconies, revamped parking areas and upgraded retail space, Bisnow reported.  But it was Galbut’s remarks about project opponents that stole the show. “We cannot let the idiots, the minority — the very strong minority, but they’re very vocal — dictate what happens in a community,” Galbut said at […]

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