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Catching up with

Ken Stiles
By Jenni Morejon

he name Stiles has been key to the growth of our Ken Stiles: It’s remarkable how Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Downtown Fort Lauderdale for decades. An early leader continues to evolve with new developments and entertainment
Tin building most of the office space on Las Olas, Stiles options. We’ve transformed into one of the most desirable
has developed more than 6 million square feet of real estate in locations to live and work. Our downtown is getting better
our downtown. Recent projects completed include The Main, and better every year.
Novo and Alluvion. There is arguably no other company that A great example of this will be Huizenga Park Reimagined.
has contributed more to our downtown skyline. That legacy This will be such a special addition to our downtown. Stiles
continues today under the leadership of Ken Stiles. and the DDA have worked closely together for decades

Ken is shaping the evolution of Downtown Fort Lauderdale to move downtown forward through projects like this. My
through his leadership as CEO of Stiles and his appointment dad, Terry Stiles, worked directly with the DDA to help build
this year to the Downtown Development Authority’s Board of Huizenga Park more than 20 years ago. And now we are
Directors. I recently caught up with Ken on a range of topics working together again pro bono to design the bathroom
on the evolution of our city and Las Olas Boulevard. pavilion for the reimagined park. Combined with the vision
of former Stiles President Doug Eagon, Stiles helped build the
Jenni Morejon: What are you most excited about for the Spirit of Fort Lauderdale Fountain. The fountain is Huizenga
future of DowntownFTL?

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