Downtown Fort Lauderdale is entering a new era of growth. According to the latest Economic Impact Study conducted by Walter Duke + Partners, commissioned by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the city’s urban core is producing unprecedented gains in jobs, housing, and investment. As Walter Duke noted in the DDA’s announcement, “Downtown Fort Lauderdale is building on big momentum, and … Read More
Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Jobs Boom
From an article entitled “Jobs Boom” from the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, we learn downtown Fort Lauderdale has experienced significant economic growth, adding around 3,200 jobs in the past year, a 5% increase since 2023. This growth rate is double the countywide average, making Downtown Fort Lauderdale a key economic engine in Broward County, alongside Port Everglades and Fort … Read More
Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup Victory Spurs Fort Lauderdale Economic Boom
From South Florida Business & Wealth (SFBW), The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) reported that the Panthers’ playoff runs have contributed at least $110 million to the local economy over the past two seasons. In partnership with Walter Duke + Partners, the DDA estimates that the recent series will generate an additional $20 million to $30 million from hotel … Read More