Bahia Marred
Debate over proposed redevelopment of Bahia Mar has been, shall we say, fraught. But the people involved are confident they’ll find a way forward. A shouting match in the public…
Development
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The Atmosphere You Create
Bold new architectural and design choices are becoming more popular in Fort Lauderdale. Varabyeu Design + Partners is one of the groups making the trend happen – and Arseni &…
Eastside Enclave
On Federal Highway, a long-anticipated development is coming together. In 1980, J.J. Sehlke played junior golf at the Coral Ridge Country Club. Today, he’s the managing partner of it. After…
Booming Broward
Broward College is growing – both in physical size, and as a player in local industry. The latter happens thanks to programs that supply crucial workforce and through direct work…
Paramount Importance
As North Beach Village changes, one high-profile project offers oceanfront glamour and neighborhood walkability. In recent years, the beachside area south of Sunrise Boulevard has seen plenty of changes. However…
High Dollar, Less Water
Luxury condominium developers in Fort Lauderdale are increasingly breaking with the tradition of building only on the beach. Condos and townhouses in the $1-million-and-up price bracket are sprouting up inland,…
The Vanishing of Harmon Field
Nearly a century ago, land near the New River became a public space “to be used in perpetuity for playground and recreation purposes.” Today there’s no park and a dispute…
Space Race
The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority wants to unload one of the largest open spaces in the city’s urban core – and the city is looking to step in. As…