PHOTOS: On the scene at Riva’s groundbreaking

Riva Fort Lauderdale, a 15-story riverfront residential tower, launched construction at a recent VIP groundbreaking ceremony.

Located on a 2-acre waterfront site at 1180 North Federal Highway across the river from George English Park, Riva features spacious units and terraces with panoramic views of the ocean and downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline.

The 100-unit condo project will feature a Riva water taxi boat service for residents. Units range from $645,000 to more than $1.7 million, with penthouses starting at $2 million. Condos will include private elevator access, contemporary bathrooms with porcelain flooring, gourmet kitchens and outdoor terraces. Bradley Deckelbaum of Premier Developers is the developer behind Riva.

Completion is scheduled for fall 2016. — Katherine Kallergis and Sean Stewart-Muniz