Fort Lauderdale is experiencing a waterfront renaissance, with more than $12 billion in active or planned development, reshaping the city’s skyline with new Class-A office spaces, iconic parks, revitalized marinas, and luxury hotels.
This momentum is elevating Fort Lauderdale into a premier 18-hour city—a place where global investors, high-end developers, and visionary architects are redefining urban coastal living.
Transforming a City
Through Waterfront Investment
2x
number of
downtown residents
since 2010
70%
downtown residents
live within 10 minutes
of the water
83%
growth in families
living downtown
since 2018
With $12B+ in ongoing and planned waterfront investment,
$3B in annual waterfront property sales, and 20,000+ new residences
on the way, Downtown Fort Lauderdale is growing faster and closer to the water than ever.
AT A GLANCE
A $300M public space renaissance with enhanced parks, waterfront green spaces, and new cultural venues to benefit all residents and visitors.
Public Space Renaissance
Stroll By the Water
Huizenga Park is being transformed into Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s signature waterfront destination. Designed as a welcoming space for all, it will offer places to relax, dine, gather, and celebrate from morning to night. With uniquely crafted outdoor rooms and year-round programming, the reimagined park will set a new standard for how our city lives, plays, and connects by the water.
Gather By the Water
Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront parks are where our community comes alive. From the energy of the Riverwalk to the hidden tranquility of Secret Woods Nature Center, these spaces offer room to gather, play, and connect with nature. Whether kayaking from the Bill Keith Preserve or strolling the trails at Birch State Park, life here is shaped by water. Together, these parks remind us that our greatest playground is the one along our shores.
Play By Water
From basketball courts on the sand to playgrounds by the shore, opportunities for recreation connect to the water throughout Fort Lauderdale. The Fort at Snyder Park is the world’s first pickleball stadium complex, set alongside a restored lakeside beach. Combining competition, recreation, and waterfront leisure, it offers a unique destination for both players and spectators. This vibrant space showcases how Fort Lauderdale continues to lead in creating bold experiences by the water.