FTL DDA: STATE OF THE MARKET 2019 DD Report2 | Page 7

KEY PROJECTS & WORK PROGRAM
In 2019 the DDA is focusing on key priorities that
involve public and private investments, improved
mobility, enhancements to the public realm, and greater
community engagement.
Joint City/County Governmental Campus. The
DDA organized support from Broward County and
the City of Fort Lauderdale to build a new combined
governmental campus. The DDA is advocating for a
public/private partnership structure to deliver a state-
of-the-art government campus, signaling a smart and
efficient investment in tax payer dollars.
Federal Courthouse. Congress approved $190 million
to build a new federal courthouse in DowntownFTL.
The DDA is working with the Federal General Services
Administration (GSA) to finalize the site selection and
development process and ensure this important civic
use remains in Downtown.
Urban Parks and Plazas. From the planned Tunnel
Top Park, to the acquisition of new park land in places
like Flagler Village, a focus on quality parks and open
spaces to accommodate our growing DowntownFTL
population is a major priority of the DDA.
Housing Affordability. DowntownFTL can be an
inclusive and diverse community that offers a mix
of housing options for a variety of socio-economic
levels. The DDA is advocating for a comprehensive
set of solutions to housing affordability, including the
use of public land, public financial contributions, and
development incentives to support new subsidized
housing.
Downtown Mobility. Improved multi-modal mobility
is critical. The DDA is partnering with the Broward
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Broward
County, and the City of Fort Lauderdale to evaluate
whether Andrews Avenue and 3rd Avenue can be used
as one-way pairs to improve traffic flow while adding
safe and welcoming streetscapes and sidewalks in the
urban core.
Urban Acupuncture. This new DDA program seeks
to transform the DowntownFTL public realm with high
impact, quick to implement projects, from murals and
wayfinding signage, to street activations and pop-
up community engagements. A key initiative is the
rebuilding of SW 2 Avenue between West Broward
Boulevard and SW 2 Street, transforming the corridor
that connects the Brightline/Virgin Train USA Station to
the Arts and Entertainment (A&E), Historic District and
Riverwalk.
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