Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oakland Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in business jobs with high priority
Downtown Ride-Share Reimbursement Pilot During Horizon Construction
The Horizon mixed-use downtown project — 311 apartments, 21,000 square feet of commercial space and public parking — breaks ground this Thursday. The city is reimbursing nearby downtown businesses up to $250 a month for Uber/Lyft credits to help customers get around during construction.
Qualified Census Tract Business Incentive Expansion
Eight new businesses just opened in the CRA district, adding roughly 40 jobs, on top of grand openings like Casa Monarca and Tee Box Golf. Property values in the district are up 159% since 2016.
Building department permitting delays
A board member who is also an architect unloaded about Oakland Park's slow, uncommunicative building permit process, saying the city has a bad reputation among architects and contractors and warning the SoFlow applicant may be in for a rough ride. He suggested the issue discourages businesses from coming to Oakland Park.