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Key
Issues:
1.
High vacancy rates
2.
Traffic congestion
3.
Large lot, single use development
4.
Land use compatibility with the airport
5.
Roadway streetscapes
6.
Aging commercial properties
7.
Lacks sense of place or identity
Recommended
Actions:
1.
Subdivide Uptown into subdistricts. Uptown is such an
extensive area it may be more manageable if subdivided
into smaller districts that are definable.
2.
Need “defining” projects with proven successes. The
city should start with small projects to get traction
and build interest in the area. Developing a story line
of steps taken toward redevelopment and accomplishments
(similar to Delray Beach’s downtown redevelopment story)
will help convince potential investors.
3.
Leverage city-owned parcels into initial successes (e.g.,
stadium site). The city should identify properties it
already owns (the “lower hanging fruit”) to get started.
4.
Convene an American Assembly (see box below) or charrette
for Uptown property owners. This process should give
opportunity to property owners to provide input on plans
for the area. The city should initiate the process of
convening property owners but not lead it. One team
member said, “Get the psychic buy-in, then you get the
financial buy-in.
5.
The Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is one of the
area’s largest assets. Plans for Uptown need to capitalize
on the airport and provide for ancillary uses. Promoters
need to understand all the uses and businesses that
benefit from proximity to the airport.
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