Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollywood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
20 issues in development with high priority
Beach CRA sunset and transition
With the Beach CRA winding down in six months, Chair Levy flagged recent king tide flooding and the need to press private property owners west of A1A to raise seawalls — possibly through code enforcement. He also raised a future discussion about $1.75 million a year for ten years coming from the county interlocal agreement.
Affordability and assistance for low-income and vulnerable residents
Up to $250,000 in general fund grants to nonprofits providing social services to Hollywood residents, with a budget amendment to FY 2027.
Permitting delays and process reform
Board member Bob Glickman pressed staff on why new developments on Lincoln Street get no traffic studies, with a school across the street and two more projects already approved. The city engineer explained studies are only required when a single project generates about 1,000 trips, and cumulative impacts are tracked through trip generation statements and right-of-way dedications.
Development Approval
Hollywood just approved new beachfront towers even though locals pushed back hard against the overcrowding. If you live by the coast, get ready for more high-rises and ongoing neighborhood debates.
Workforce housing at 400 South Dixie Highway
The city formally designated vacant, city-owned parcels as appropriate for affordable housing and committed to publishing the inventory publicly.
ADA Ramps and Stairs East of the Seawall
The CRA approved nearly $947,000 for Burkhardt Construction to build ADA ramps and stairs from Crocus Terrace to Magnolia Terrace east of the seawall, improving beach accessibility. CRA-funded for now, though staff are pursuing grants.
Beach capital improvement program
Chair Levy wants staff to keep pushing — with 'more carrot, less stick' — the paint and facade improvement programs on Broadwalk buildings that weather quickly from salt and wind.
Mosaic Hollywood affordable housing loan
Three advisory boards reported. Highlights: the Housing Authority's new Hollywood Vista tower will add 118 affordable units (89 more than the old building), and half of Broward households are cost-burdened. A citywide housing needs study comes in September.
Local Housing Assistance Plan Amendment
The city committed $640,000 toward a 9% housing tax credit application (selecting Pinnacle Communities), approved ~$6 million for the Dixie Highway workforce housing project, and sold five vacant parcels to a community land trust for affordable housing.
Property Purchase at 1101 Diplomat Parkway
The city is buying a vacant waterfront lot for up to $2.575 million to build a stormwater outfall that will ease chronic flooding for roughly 100 homes in the Moffat Street basin — one of the city's worst flood hotspots.
Washington Park industrial area revitalization
The commission adopted a 160-acre redevelopment vision balancing a working industrial district with the residents who live around it. Parking, flooding, truck traffic and code enforcement dominate complaints. Commissioners directed staff to prioritize outer-edge improvements, street assessments and drainage first.
Zoning and Development
Hollywood is thinking about letting developers build taller towers right by the beach, and locals are seriously pushing back. If you live around there, get ready for big fights over blocked ocean views, worse traffic, and too many people packed into the neighborhood.
3250 Hollywood Boulevard Police Headquarters Redevelopment (P3)
The city has an unsolicited P3 proposal for the 8.75-acre former police headquarters site. Commissioners chose to accept it and invite competing proposals, with heavy interest in keeping or relocating the YMCA — but not exclusively.
Hollywood Beach Resort Vested Rights
The long-deteriorating historic beach resort just got its vested right to 398 residential units confirmed, opening the door to redevelopment. Critics worry about beach density, historic preservation, and whether that many units can legally be counted given the timeshare history.
Housing Legislation
A judge just backed Hollywood in a fight over Florida's Live Local affordable housing law, which has people arguing about whether developers just found a new loophole to exploit. This decision could change how apartment projects get built in your neighborhood.
Affordable Housing Legislation
Hollywood just won a round against the state's new affordable housing law, keeping local zoning power in check for now. But don't celebrate yet—this real estate showdown is definitely heading for future rounds.
Harrison Street Parking Garage design
The city is moving ahead with design of a ~350-space downtown garage, but commissioners want staff to first evaluate adding workforce housing floors — possibly with a development partner — before final design locks in.
198-unit mixed-use project and curb cut variance at 1831-1857 Jackson Street
Gadamis Properties LLC proposes a large mixed-use building with about 6,400 square feet of commercial space and 198 apartments, plus a variance to increase the curb cut requirement. The scale of the project and its driveway access to surrounding streets are the main community questions.
15-Unit Townhouse Development at 2327-2339 Lincoln Street
A developer is proposing 15 townhouses in three stories (32 feet) on Lincoln Street in the Regional Activity Center. The hearing was residents' opportunity to weigh in on density, height, and how the project fits the neighborhood.
Golf Course Redevelopment
Hollywood just chose a developer to completely overhaul the Orangebrook golf course, meaning big changes for local green space with new housing and shops likely on the way. If you live nearby, your neighborhood is about to look and feel a whole lot different.