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             • Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s residential development is  are beginning to emerge along the New River, setting the stage
             driving Broward’s growth.                              for Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s latest evolution.
                                                                    15 projects | 6,500 units in the pipeline
             At 2.2 square miles, DowntownFTL makes up just 6% of the
             City’s land mass but:                                  1,400 units under construction
              - 4 out 5 new Fort Lauderdale apartments are developed  Broward Gateway
               in Downtown FTL                                      Where arts and culture meet science and discovery. This district
              - 2 out of 5 new Broward County apartments are built in  is home to DowntownFTL’s major cultural institutions and is
               Downtown FTL                                         anchored by Brightline’s Fort Lauderdale Station. With Broward
              - 84% of new residents that have moved to Fort Lauderdale  Boulevard as the gateway to DowntownFTL, major developments
               since 2020 live in Downtown FTL                      are planned to create a more connected neighborhood.
              - 50% of new residential units built in Broward County have  6 projects | 2,800 units in the pipeline
               been delivered in Downtown FTL                       350+ units under construction
             • Unlike many other cities ln the Sun Belt and traditional  About the DDA
             central business districts, a majority of Downtown Fort  The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority
             Lauderdale’s real estate is residential.               (ODA) is a public- private partnership agency that powers the
             Cities like Downtown Fort Lauderdale with a strong     experience, growth, and prosperity of Downtown Fort
             concentration of residential uses are vibrant and full of activity,   Lauderdale. The DOA strives to grow DowntownFTL with major
             sustain foot traffic for local businesses and public spaces, and   investments in real estate, infrastructure, and transportation,
             are becoming more walkable communities. Downtown Fort   improve public spaces like streets and parks for all to enjoy,
             Lauderdale’s Real Estate Mix shows:                    and connect the city through partnerships that celebrate
              - 51% multifamily residential                         community. 201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ste. 1150,
              - 34% office                                          Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
              - 10% hotel                                           Tel: 954.463.6574 | dda@ddaftl.org | ddaftl.org
              - 6% retail
                                                                    Report Sources
             Fort Lauderdale’s 51% Residential Multifamily share of   Axiometrics; Broward County Property Appraiser; City of Fort
             downtown real estate compares favorably to Tampa’s 43%   Lauderdale; Colliers International Florida, Inc.; Costar Group;
             downtown residential multifamily, West Palm Beach’s 39%    ESRI ArcGis Business Analyst (2023); Fort Lauderdale Downtown
             and Miami’s 7%.
                                                                    Development Authority; Multiple Listing Service (MLS); Rent Café;
             • Neighborhood Overview                                South Florida Business Journal; South Florida Sun-Sentinel;
                                                                    The Real Deal
             Downtown Core & Las Olas
             Fort Lauderdale1 s premier employment hub that’s been
             transformed into a dynamic mixed-use destination with luxury
             high-rise apartments on the banks of the New River.
             8 projects | 2,000+ units in the pipeline
             1,300 units under construction

             Flagler Village
             Fort Lauderdale1s fastest growing neighborhood is emerging
             as a dynamic live-work-play district, with a majority of its
             residential growth having occurred over the past decade.
             22 projects | 8,000+ units in the pipeline
             1,500 units  under construction
             South of the New River
             A significant rise in residential development is underway with
             the creation the Tarpon River Entertainment & Design District.
             This area is further anchored by the Broward County Courthouse
             abutting Riverwalk and the new Federal Courthouse under
             construction along the Tarpon River. New high-rise developments


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