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The transformation of Downtown Fort Lauderdale is city-owned land in Flagler Village to create a European style
significantly enhancing the quality of life for not only food hall and cultural center with a new publicly accessible
downtown residents, but for all of Fort Lauderdale and greenspace. Combined with the Riverwalk, these improved
Broward County. Investments in four downtown parks are amenities will create the robust network of downtown public
in the works. Tunnel Top Park is expected to open early this spaces all great cities have.
year and the reimagining of Huizenga Park is projected to The rise of a compact, dense, livable, and connected urban center
break ground in 2023. Investment by the Florida Panthers was always the vision for Downtown Fort Lauderdale. All this
to transform War Memorial Auditorium in Holiday Park will growth is driving the creation of new public spaces, hotels, and
debut to the public with the opening of the Baptist Health retail amenities in line with other world class cities for everyone
IcePlex. With the NHL All-Star Game shining its lights on Fort to enjoy. As we look ahead throughout this year and beyond, I’m
Lauderdale in February, all eyes are looking towards the 2023 filled with hope for what’s to come for our city. #FTLontheRise
debut of this project. Lastly, ArtsPark was approved to use

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jenni Morejon is the President & CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA), a
public-private partnership that powers the experience, growth, and prosperity of Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
The DDA focuses on growing DowntownFTL with major investments in real estate, infrastructure, and
transportation; improving public spaces like streets and parks for all to enjoy; and connecting the city through
partnerships that celebrate community.

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