Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Lauderdale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development with medium priority
320 Hendricks Isle waterfront redevelopment
The Hendricks Isle and Venice Civic Association wants the same liveaboard ban as the rest of the Las Olas Isles, citing vandalism, fires, derelict boats, and water quality. Commissioner Glassman asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance carve-out.
Northwest Progressive Flagler Heights funding amendment
A budget amendment appropriates fund balance for the Northwest Progressive Flagler Heights redevelopment area, backing projects in that neighborhood.
Affordable-workforce housing incentive — The Cypress
A tax reimbursement incentive was on the agenda for Affiliated Development's The Cypress project at 400 Corporate Drive, aimed at boosting workforce housing.
Ekos Melrose Manor affordable housing
The city committed a $640,000 loan to help McDowell Housing Partners win state tax credits for the Ekos Melrose Manor affordable housing development in District 3.
Cistrunk View rezoning on the Sistrunk corridor
A two-and-a-half-year community-driven effort produced the 'I Am Sistrunk' roadmap — housing, small business, and capital access priorities anchored by named partners — which the city is being asked to advance and eventually take citywide.
Riverwalk garage lease and downtown redevelopment
Mayor Trantalis warned against locking the city into a proposed 50-year parking lease at the Riverwalk garage, which could block redevelopment of the site with FAU and Broward College as potential downtown partners.
Central City CRA capital improvement master planning
The CRA is putting up to $200,000 toward a capital improvement master plan for the Central City redevelopment area, with ALTA Planning and Design doing the planning work. The interlocal agreement with the city was amended so design and construction funding can follow.