Discover the Best Residential Developments For Family Living

Let’s explore some of the premier residential developments ideal for raising a family.

Perched on the Intracoastal Waterway in South Florida, The Residences at Shell Bay has 108 luxurious condos and presents a Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. Residents enjoy state-of-the-art amenities, including a 48-slip marina, sports facilities, and rooftop pools. Designed to cater to children’s needs, the community features an exceptional children’s club with a play lab, creation studio, gaming lounge, screening room with a candy bar, game room with a bowling alley, multi-sports simulator, kids’ pool, splash zone, and top-tier sports performance training services. 

Spanning 184 acres in North Miami, SoLé Mia is a master-planned community by LeFrak and Turnberry, boasting 397 residential units and centered around resort-style amenities. Families can enjoy a vast swimmable lagoon with aquatic activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding, miles of jogging and bike paths, and green spaces. The community includes an interactive Kompan-designed playground and will feature a UHealth medical center and K–5 Mater Academy in 2025. SoLé Mia maintains a monthly events calendar with family-friendly activities and special experiences for holidays, such as photo ops with Santa or the Easter Bunny, dessert stations, face painters, and more.

Nestled within the resort community of Mayakoba, the newly refurbished Fairmont Residences Mayakoba presents pristine beaches, championship golf, and curated experiences for exploration. The Discovery Kids Club provides an impressive lineup of activities and excursions for children, from sandcastle building and piñata decorating to guided nature tours and snorkeling and scuba diving lessons. And parents can arrange professional babysitting services through Mayakoba for a peaceful night alone.

55 opulent coastal mountainside villas overlooking the Pacific Ocean of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit make up the private homes at the One&Only Mandarina. With designs inspired by the natural landscape, these residences provide a breadth of amenities, including the One&Only Spa, The Jetty Beach Club, and the KidsOnly Club. Set on 42,000 square feet of immaculate rainforest, the club offers children of all ages access to educational and recreational programs, climbing walls, treehouses, an insectary and butterfly farm, an outdoor amphitheater, and more. 

Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park in the heart of the Upper West Side, CetraRuddy’s 212 West 72nd Street condominium residences encapsulate a luxurious contemporary lifestyle. The development offers convenient access to family-friendly attractions such as the American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, and green spaces. In addition to the Wright Fit-designed fitness center and Residents Lounge, homeowners can enjoy family-friendly interior layouts, a children’s playroom with reading nooks and spaces for homework or creative play, and ideal outdoor play spaces on the private rooftop terrace and interior courtyard. 

Located in Manhattan’s “New Downtown,” 77 Greenwich comprises 90 luxury units featuring bespoke finishes and breathtaking city and waterfront views. It has over 10,000 square feet of amenities for all ages, including a rooftop deck with a grassy lawn and play area, an elevated dog run, a private dining room, a large lounge, a recreation room with a ping pong table, and a children’s playroom. Its ideal location provides convenience to exceptional schools, including P.S. 150, as well as parks, sports facilities, and entertainment options. 

Rising 21 stories on the Upper East Side, The Harper presents 63 brand-new ODA-designed units alongside coveted amenities and services. Families can appreciate a whimsical playroom, an art and maker studio with programming by Robofun, a gaming and screening room, and a music studio and private recording room with lessons by School of Rock. The building is also close to elite private schools, 92Y, and Central Park. A fitness center and scenic rooftop lounge are among the other premium comforts at this complex.

Offering 70 luxurious units, Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove is the brand’s first standalone residential development in Florida. This opulent condo is ideal for families, with a children’s play area and individually curated programming from dedicated Four Seasons staff. Other amenities include in-residence dining, a serviced pool deck and lounge, and more. The broader neighborhood of Coconut Grove is known for its walkability and its highly regarded schools.