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
Unlocking Hidden Density: How Housing Policy is Reshaping South Florida’s Development Landscape
The Crisis as a Catalyst South Florida is grappling with a severe housing affordability crisis, a fundamental economic challenge that has spurred sweeping legislative change. The gap between wages and housing costs has become a chasm, with a collective deficit of hundreds of thousands of affordable units across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.1 In Miami-Dade, the shortfall for renters … Read More
Florida’s Live Local Act (2025): Your Essential QuickStart Guide
Wondering how Florida’s Live Local Act 2025 will reshape your commercial real estate projects? Walter Duke + Partners delivers expert insights into navigating these critical zoning amendments that promise faster approvals, greater density allowances, and expanded land-use flexibility. If your commercial development plans hinge on regulatory certainty, understanding these changes is essential. Backed by Walter Duke’s 50+ years of Florida … Read More
Florida’s Updated Live Local Act: How the 2025 Amendments Impact Your Multi-Family Real Estate Projects
Think your Florida development plans are airtight? The 2025 amendments to the Live Local Act may tell you otherwise. Here’s what developers, attorneys, lenders, and property owners across South Florida must know. What’s Changing in Florida’s Live Local Act? Signed into law in 2025, CS/CS/SB 1730 expands and clarifies provisions from the original Live Local Act, directly impacting affordable housing … Read More
Florida’s Updated Live Local Act: How the 2025 Amendments Impact Your Multi-Family Real Estate Projects
Think your Florida development plans are airtight? The 2025 amendments to the Live Local Act may tell you otherwise. Here’s what developers, attorneys, lenders, and property owners across South Florida must know. What’s Changing in Florida’s Live Local Act? Signed into law in 2025, CS/CS/SB 1730 expands and clarifies provisions from the original Live Local Act, directly impacting affordable housing … Read More