Vision
Pompano Beach's New Downtown is rooted in history, brimming with opportunity, and focused on the future. It will be a vibrant community for our residents and visitors, seamlessly blending historic charm with modern innovation.
Our vision is to create a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly Downtown that’s activated for day and nighttime use and enhance community well-being by featuring a blend of cultural centers, recreational spaces, and mixed-use developments.
From beautifully renovated historic sites to modern amenities and efficient streets, every element is thoughtfully connected to create a cohesive and inviting urban environment.
Downtown Boundaries
ECONOMIC IMPACTS - AT FULL BUILDOUT
$2 Billion
Transformation
Downtown
Some Highlights of Our New Downtown Include:
9 Acres of Public Open Green Space
New Jobs
Shopping, Restaurants & Entertainment
Hotels
Pedestrian Friendly Streets & Sidewalks
Office Space for Local Businesses
New City Hall
Cultural Arts
How We Got Here - About Pompano Beach’s New Downtown
We’re creating a vibrant downtown where businesses and people want to be. The journey to create Pompano Beach's New Downtown began over 30 years ago with a vision to transform the area into a vibrant, economically robust community hub. Strategic planning and significant investments by the City of Pompano Beach and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) laid the foundation for this ambitious project. The initial phase involved acquiring and assembling land, followed by substantial infrastructure improvements, including realigning Atlantic Boulevard and enhancing streetscapes.
Investments in public spaces, pedestrian-friendly amenities, and plans for expanding multimodal transportation options will further solidify the area's transformation. The project's comprehensive approach ensures that Pompano Beach's New Downtown is not only a place of economic growth but also a community that honors its rich heritage while embracing future opportunities.
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Q & A
The City Commission is voting on the following items related to the Downtown Project:
- Public (City) Financing Option for City Hall, a parking garage, and a new or renovated E. Pat Larkins community center
- Infrastructure bond for drainage, roadway, and waterway feature
- Master Resolution to approve the conceptual design for City Hall and Additional Project Elements (commitments to community such as residential workforce housing, local contractor participation, vocational training/college resource center, small business incubator, etc.)
- An amendment to the Master Development Agreement to incorporate certain Additional Project Elements
Yes. Although the City can fund the new city hall with private financing, public financing will save taxpayers over 100 million dollars, and it needs to be voted on by the City Commission.
The City committed to building a new City Hall in June of 2024, so if the City
Commission does not vote on the public financing option, the City will either be obligated to
choose the more expensive funding option or cause a delay in the project. The issue is not
whether or not the City will build a new City Hall, as the City Commission agreed to this as part
of the master development agreement for the Downtown Project, which was approved and
executed in June of 2024, and the City is contractually obligated to do so. The question is
whether the City Commission chooses public financing or private financing. Public financing
would result in $100 million in tax savings for our residents.
The land will be sold to pay for the new City Hall, and a new mixed-use project will be
constructed, creating new tax dollars for the City.
City Halls make excellent anchors due to built-in foot traffic. Pompano Beach City Hall
has 700 visitors per week and 300 employees per day, which provides daytime activation for
downtown businesses, while the parking garage will support parking demand for nighttime
activity in the Downtown. The planned civic plaza will provide opportunities for outdoor events.
City Halls serve as a symbol of safety and security, which in turn attracts private investment.
Finance models for the project are conservative. Land values have continued to
increase for decades. This is expected to continue due to the limited amount of assembled land
remaining in Broward County. The infrastructure bond will increase the value of development
pads by funding essential features like roads and drainage. The drainage waterway also adds
appeal by creating a waterfront, making the area more attractive to private investment.
The decision to construct a New Downtown stems from a collaborative vision shared by past and present city leaders, the Community Redevelopment Agency, civic organizations, and prominent members of our community with a vision for Pompano Beach’s future. This collaborative vision aims to create a Pompano Beach that is a dynamic, active community that stands out as a top destination for living, business, and cultural enrichment. The New Downtown will become the heart of our community, offering a vibrant place for everyone to live, work, and play.
Building a New Downtown goes beyond simply boosting economic metrics; it’s fundamentally about forging a community where culture, commerce and connections flourish. The New Downtown promises to enhance daily life for our residents through job creation and experiences unique to the character of Pompano Beach for locals and visitors alike, from diverse dining options to space for homegrown businesses to thrive. Most importantly, this development is designed with the well-being and prosperity of Pompano Beach at its core, ensuring our city not only increases in value but also remains a safe, beautiful, and thriving place that lives up to its nickname, “Florida’s Warmest Welcome.”
Building a New Downtown goes beyond simply boosting economic metrics; it’s fundamentally about forging a community where culture, commerce and connections flourish. The New Downtown promises to enhance daily life for our residents through job creation and experiences unique to the character of Pompano Beach for locals and visitors alike, from diverse dining options to space for homegrown businesses to thrive. Most importantly, this development is designed with the well-being and prosperity of Pompano Beach at its core, ensuring our city not only increases in value but also remains a safe, beautiful, and thriving place that lives up to its nickname, “Florida’s Warmest Welcome.”
The City Commission has entered into a Master Developer Agreement with Roca Point Partners, paving the way for a New Downtown Pompano Beach. Civic building construction, including a new City Hall and other Phase I projects, is targeted for completion by 2034. Phase 1 is the foundation, including civic buildings, followed by five to ten years of private sector investments, including residential, commercial, entertainment, and inviting public places for gathering and enjoying Downtown.
Pompano Beach's New Downtown is envisioned as a vibrant mix of the historical and contemporary, seamlessly integrating the city's heritage with modern developments. The area will be anchored by significant projects such as the Cultural Arts Center and the renovated Old Town District, where the historic Baily Hotel has been transformed into BaCA. The newly developed Old Town’s Backyard highlights this melding of the old with the new, offering a communal space that encourages social and cultural activities as well as the development of Old Town Square, which offers urban living in a desirable downtown location.
These efforts are aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents and attracting employers, investors, and tourists alike. With the renovation of the Historic Ali Cultural Center and a plethora of recreational, entertainment, and civic opportunities, the New Downtown is set to be a bustling hub of activity and growth. This development will not only preserve Pompano Beach’s historical roots but also propel it into the future as a dynamic and inviting urban center.
These efforts are aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents and attracting employers, investors, and tourists alike. With the renovation of the Historic Ali Cultural Center and a plethora of recreational, entertainment, and civic opportunities, the New Downtown is set to be a bustling hub of activity and growth. This development will not only preserve Pompano Beach’s historical roots but also propel it into the future as a dynamic and inviting urban center.
The new downtown area in Pompano Beach is set to cover approximately 2.5% of the city’s total land area. The New Downtown will transform into a vibrant, mixed-use downtown district that will serve as an economic engine for our community. After two decades of careful planning, the city has now moved forward with the chosen developer to transform this space into a thriving urban center. The development includes a mix of office spaces, residential areas, retail locations, and civic facilities.
This project is not just about expanding the city’s physical landscape; it’s about enriching the community. Expected to generate an economic output of over $ 1 Billion at build out, the development aims to create more than 3,000 permanent job opportunities for local residents and establish a robust new tax base. This growth in the tax base is crucial as it will help maintain lower taxes for existing residents while adding and not sacrificing additional amenities. This project demonstratesthe City’s commitment to both progress and the well-being of its community.
This project is not just about expanding the city’s physical landscape; it’s about enriching the community. Expected to generate an economic output of over $ 1 Billion at build out, the development aims to create more than 3,000 permanent job opportunities for local residents and establish a robust new tax base. This growth in the tax base is crucial as it will help maintain lower taxes for existing residents while adding and not sacrificing additional amenities. This project demonstratesthe City’s commitment to both progress and the well-being of its community.
The City of Pompano Beach is dedicated to significant pedestrian and infrastructure improvements at the Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard intersection. This initiative is part of a broader $46 million streetscape improvement project designed to enhance safety and accessibility for both vehicles and pedestrians while establishing a distinctive gateway to our New Downtown. The City also has a Transportation Master Plan underway with a consultant as we explore ways to improve vehicular flow throughout the City. This plan will utilize various modes of transportation throughout the City and the Downtown, as it contemplates current and future development in the City. It will build upon the City’s micro- transit program (Circuit) and explore funding options to implement new initiatives.
The area will see the development of properties, including new office buildings, residential units, retail spaces, and other urban facilities. The project has been planned and made possible through partnerships with Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and aims to reduce the number of accidents historically reported in this location, optimize traffic light sequences to improve flow and reduce waiting times, and extend left turn lanes to decrease congestion. Additionally, traffic calming strategies have been implemented within nearby neighborhoods to ensure safer, slower driving speeds.
The transformative streetscape project will connect the three distinct districts of Downtown Pompano Beach: the Old Town District (Old Pompano), the Civic Commons District (which includes City Hall, the Cultural Center, and the Library), and the Downtown Core, with MLK Boulevard serving as the “main street” between Dixie Highway and I-95.
This comprehensive approach not only aims to improve safety and functionality but also enhances the visual appeal of the entryway into Pompano Beach, truly reflecting Florida’s Warmest Welcome and contributing to the vibrant community atmosphere.
The area will see the development of properties, including new office buildings, residential units, retail spaces, and other urban facilities. The project has been planned and made possible through partnerships with Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and aims to reduce the number of accidents historically reported in this location, optimize traffic light sequences to improve flow and reduce waiting times, and extend left turn lanes to decrease congestion. Additionally, traffic calming strategies have been implemented within nearby neighborhoods to ensure safer, slower driving speeds.
The transformative streetscape project will connect the three distinct districts of Downtown Pompano Beach: the Old Town District (Old Pompano), the Civic Commons District (which includes City Hall, the Cultural Center, and the Library), and the Downtown Core, with MLK Boulevard serving as the “main street” between Dixie Highway and I-95.
This comprehensive approach not only aims to improve safety and functionality but also enhances the visual appeal of the entryway into Pompano Beach, truly reflecting Florida’s Warmest Welcome and contributing to the vibrant community atmosphere.
Yes, and more public meetings and opportunities to get involved and stay engaged will be available in the future!
Since June 2008, there have been over 100 community meetings held for public input. These meetings have been integral in shaping the project, allowing community members to provide input, express concerns, and stay informed about the development plans.
Public Meeting History:
Since June 2008, there have been over 100 community meetings held for public input. These meetings have been integral in shaping the project, allowing community members to provide input, express concerns, and stay informed about the development plans.
Public Meeting History:
- 2008: Downtown Charette
- A collaborative event with stakeholders to gather public input on the project.
- 2010 Onwards: Public Meetings and Presentations
- The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) organized:
- Three public meetings
- May 3, 2023: Public Workshop
- 2024: Community Meetings
- These meetings helped shape the direction of the master planning process.
- May 3, 2023: Public Workshop
- A joint workshop by the City and CRA featured presentations by two shortlisted firms.
- The workshop was held to gather public input on the project.
- Recordings of the presentations were posted on the City website, and the public was encouraged to provide feedback.
- 2024: Community Meetings
- RocaPoint Partners, the selected Master Developer, held three community meetings on:
- February 7, 2024
- February 8, 2024
- April 2, 2024
- These meetings were designed for residents and business owners to learn about the project vision and provide valuable input. These public meetings have been crucial in ensuring community involvement and feedback throughout the development process.
Incorporating pedestrian and bicycle lanes into Pompano Beach's New Downtown is essential for enhancing safety, promoting environmental sustainability, and boosting the local economy. These features not only reduce accidents by providing safe, designated spaces for non-motorized road users but also attract foot traffic that benefits local businesses. The $46 million streetscape improvement project along Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway aims to increase safety and create a signature entrance to Downtown. Moreover, they encourage healthier, more active lifestyles and improve overall community well-being by making the downtown area more accessible and navigable for everyone, including the elderly and those with disabilities. This focus on walkability and bike-friendliness is a critical component of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable urban center in Pompano Beach.
The project will add over 400 workforce housing units in addition to the 111 affordablehousing units currently in the Downtown.
Yes! The New Downtown in Pompano Beach will be designed with families in mind. The area will include a variety of amenities and features that cater to family-friendly activities such as outdoor music and movies. Key attractions like the Cultural Center and the Library provide educational and cultural experiences for all ages. The Cultural Center offers a 5,000 sq. ft., 336-seat theater/event space, a 750 sq. ft. art gallery, and a state-of-the-art multi-media digital center, while the 26,000 sq. ft. Library includes multipurpose rooms, conference rooms, teen activity rooms, storytelling rooms, and computer labs.
Planned green spaces and placemaking elements like entertainment, pop-up craft markets, and green markets offer places for relaxation and recreation. These elements create a welcoming environment for families, making it an ideal place to live, visit, and explore. The emphasis on including spaces that engage both children and adults ensures that the New Downtown will be a dynamic and inclusive community hub, suitable for families looking to enjoy a rich, connected urban life.
Planned green spaces and placemaking elements like entertainment, pop-up craft markets, and green markets offer places for relaxation and recreation. These elements create a welcoming environment for families, making it an ideal place to live, visit, and explore. The emphasis on including spaces that engage both children and adults ensures that the New Downtown will be a dynamic and inclusive community hub, suitable for families looking to enjoy a rich, connected urban life.
Downtowns have intrinsic cultural significance, defining the region’s brand by offering historical assets, culture, recreation, entertainment, and participation in civic activities. A blend of old and new, downtowns provide a high quality of life that attracts employers, investment, visitors, and residents.
Pompano Beach’s Downtown boasts all these assets. Key highlights include:
Pompano Beach’s Downtown boasts all these assets. Key highlights include:
- Cultural Center: The Cultural Center features a 5,000 sq. ft., 336-seat theater/event space, a 750 sq. ft. art gallery, and a state-of-the-art multi-media digital center, offering a wide range of cultural and entertainment options.
- Library: The Library includes multipurpose rooms, conference rooms, a teen activity room, a storytelling room, adult and teen computer labs, and a Creation Station for maker projects, providing educational and recreational activities for all ages.
- Old Town District: The redevelopment of the Old Town District, the original historic Downtown Pompano Beach, includes new restaurants, the renovation of the historic Bailey Hotel, now BaCA (Bailey Contemporary Arts), and the development of Old Town Square, a mixed use residential property, blending historic charm with modern amenities.
- Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center: The renovation and development of the Historic Ali Cultural Center adds to the area's cultural richness, offering additional venues for community engagement and events.
- Placemaking Elements: The inclusion of placemaking elements such as pop-up craft markets, green markets, outdoor music, movies, and various entertainment areas in the Fire Fountain Plaza and Old Town’s Backyard enhance the vibrancy of the downtown area, providing diverse entertainment options for the community.
The CRA has been acquiring land to build a New Downtown for three decades. Most of the land that is targeted for the next chapter of our city’s history is vacant. The creation of Pompano Beach's New Downtown involves a thoughtful restructuring of the existing land use, which includes the potential purchase of a small number of homes currently situated on the project site. This initiative supports the broader goal of revitalizing our city’s urban core by providing modern, mixed-income housing options and vibrant commercial spaces designed to benefit a larger segment of the community. The acquisitions of these small number of single family homes will only occur should the property owner be willing to sell.
We are deeply committed to ensuring that these transitions are handled with the utmost care and respect. That’s why we have included residential relocation opportunities for the few affected property owners to ensure they receive fair treatment.
Our goal is to create a dynamic downtown that enhances the quality of life for all in Pompano Beach, fostering opportunities for local small businesses to thrive and maintaining the integrity and unity of our community. This project is about transformation and growth, aiming to enrich our urban landscape while being mindful of the impact on every resident.
We are deeply committed to ensuring that these transitions are handled with the utmost care and respect. That’s why we have included residential relocation opportunities for the few affected property owners to ensure they receive fair treatment.
Our goal is to create a dynamic downtown that enhances the quality of life for all in Pompano Beach, fostering opportunities for local small businesses to thrive and maintaining the integrity and unity of our community. This project is about transformation and growth, aiming to enrich our urban landscape while being mindful of the impact on every resident.
No. The City has been in the process of acquiring and assembling the available land for the New Downtown for many years. Many current properties are in disrepair. The new downtown will bring opportunities for the community by adding value, creating jobs, and becoming vibrant. The current state is unsustainable, and improvement is necessary. There is a significant opportunity for people in this area and all Pompano Beach residents.
The New Downtown Project in Pompano Beach is an ambitious endeavor that reflects our commitment to integrating the City’s rich heritage with forward-thinking economic development. This initiative is not about gentrification; it's about creating a harmonious blend of old and new that stimulates growth while celebrating our unique cultural history. The area has been an area of disinvestment for many years. The tide has changed and the area is now becoming an area of area of reinvestment.
The New Downtown Project in Pompano Beach is an ambitious endeavor that reflects our commitment to integrating the City’s rich heritage with forward-thinking economic development. This initiative is not about gentrification; it's about creating a harmonious blend of old and new that stimulates growth while celebrating our unique cultural history. The area has been an area of disinvestment for many years. The tide has changed and the area is now becoming an area of area of reinvestment.
The plan involves building a new, larger, modern center in a conveniently accessible site within the New Downtown area, ensuring that the center remains a prominent part of our community.
Absolutely! We understand concerns about Pompano Beach becoming overcrowded or overdeveloped, similar to other cities in South Florida. However, Pompano Beach’s New Downtown is designed with careful planning to ensure sustainable growth that enhances rather than overwhelms our community.
The project includes a balanced mix of commercial, residential, cultural, and recreational spaces, all thoughtfully integrated with existing infrastructure. Effective traffic management and improvements to public transportation are also key components of the plan, helping prevent congestion.
Our commitment is to grow Pompano Beach thoughtfully, preserving its charm while enhancing quality of life. This development aims to build on our city’s strengths, ensuring it remains a vibrant place to live, work, and play.
The project includes a balanced mix of commercial, residential, cultural, and recreational spaces, all thoughtfully integrated with existing infrastructure. Effective traffic management and improvements to public transportation are also key components of the plan, helping prevent congestion.
Our commitment is to grow Pompano Beach thoughtfully, preserving its charm while enhancing quality of life. This development aims to build on our city’s strengths, ensuring it remains a vibrant place to live, work, and play.
No. This project is self-funded, meaning it pays for itself through land sales and the new property taxes it will generate. The new Downtown will not result in higher property taxes, and in fact, it will create a surplus to fund other essential needs.
No. The $2 billion figure you have been hearing about is the value of the entire Downtown once it is all built out. The City’s contribution is approximately $200 million, and the private sector’s contribution (hotel, office, residential, restaurant, retail) is estimated at $1.8 billion. Now, that is a great return on investment (ROI).
The CRA will issue bonds to pay for the infrastructure (linear waterway for drainage, roadways etc.) and can easily repay the debt with their current income stream. The City will issue bonds to fund the new city hall, community center, and parking. These bonds will be paid back over time with the land sales and the new taxes generated from the new buildings in Downtown, making this a self-funding project.
No. The majority of the City’s current debt is from the G.O. Bonds approved by City voters in 2018 to deliver all the substantial improvements you have witnessed over the past 6 years (new pier, new fire stations, new lifeguard towers, new parks and improvements, new streetscapes etc.). The City has a great credit rating from a national credit rating agency and can afford this investment.
All cities issue bonds to finance improvements that can impact our residents in the near term and enhance their quality of life for public safety, public health, and enhanced quality of life for its citizens.
All cities issue bonds to finance improvements that can impact our residents in the near term and enhance their quality of life for public safety, public health, and enhanced quality of life for its citizens.
Our $200 million Public investment will bring in $1.8 billion in Private investment. That is an outstanding Return on Our Investment (ROI).
Currently, the vacant land in the Downtown is not generating any money for the City and is actually costing residents millions annually for maintenance and policing. The CRA which owns the land, will then sell it to investors who will develop projects on the property according to the Master Plan by Roca Point, including residences, a hotel, retail, restaurants etc. The City will reap money from those land sales and the new construction will bring new taxes to cover our investments and provide new revenues for our residents. More importantly, the New Downtown will bring thousands of jobs to our City creating opportunities for our residents. Our New Downtown will have large open spaces for outdoor events.
Currently, the vacant land in the Downtown is not generating any money for the City and is actually costing residents millions annually for maintenance and policing. The CRA which owns the land, will then sell it to investors who will develop projects on the property according to the Master Plan by Roca Point, including residences, a hotel, retail, restaurants etc. The City will reap money from those land sales and the new construction will bring new taxes to cover our investments and provide new revenues for our residents. More importantly, the New Downtown will bring thousands of jobs to our City creating opportunities for our residents. Our New Downtown will have large open spaces for outdoor events.
Did you know for every $1 the City and CRA have invested in our community redevelopment projects, we have received $22 in private sector investment in return? That is a lot of new money coming to our city to help keep your taxes low.
The new City Hall will save the City $1 million per year to operate, saves money byeliminating leases for extra space, avoids investing another $18 million of tax payer dollars toupkeep the existing building, raises the elevation of City Hall by seven feet to avoid flooding, andmakes it easier to do business with the City.
- City Hall is too small.
- City now pays to lease space for employees who can’t fit in City Hall.
- City Hall is expensive to maintain as it is an older, inefficient building.
- City Hall is prone to flooding.City Hall cannot withstand a Cat 4 or higher hurricane.
- The layout makes it difficult for residents to do business. Frequently visited departments are noton the ground floor and require security clearance with photo identification.
- Renovating the building is not a good business decision because of the excessive costs to bringthe building up to code and to retrofit the building for technological upgrades and efficientoperations.Expanding the building will blend an old and a new building, which is not recommended.
Right now, employees are spread across multiple facilities throughout the City. This isinefficient operationally and for the public. A new City Hall will consolidate departments, offering aconvenient “one-stop shop” for the public and better collaboration for staff.
Investing in our children's future means building a thriving community. The Downtown will be an economic engine for the City for generations to come, creating jobs and opportunities to Pompano Beach, including the projected $42.4 million in annual tax revenue for the City, County, and schools! The Downtown will also generate over 3,000 long-term jobs and 5,700 construction jobs at build-out, ensuring a brighter future for our residents for generations to come.
The Downtown project will create opportunities through office space for local jobs and local businesses, including restaurants, shops, and services, corporate headquarters, and commercial space for entrepreneurs. At the Roundtable meetings, outreach was conducted to local business owners and potential local business owners. If you would like to learn more, please visit this page.
To help our young people get the skills needed to get good-paying jobs, we are proposing that an array of services be offered in the Downtown at the new community center focused on education and mentoring.
The Downtown project will create opportunities through office space for local jobs and local businesses, including restaurants, shops, and services, corporate headquarters, and commercial space for entrepreneurs. At the Roundtable meetings, outreach was conducted to local business owners and potential local business owners. If you would like to learn more, please visit this page.
To help our young people get the skills needed to get good-paying jobs, we are proposing that an array of services be offered in the Downtown at the new community center focused on education and mentoring.
For residents who attended the Roundtables, there were numerous displays on view showcasing the amenities, public spaces, residences and more, along with cultural and educational opportunities. Input boards were available for residents to share the experiences that they want to include which will inform the programming and design.
And to ensure our residents and essential workers remain an integral part of this community, per the City’s code, 15% of the residences will be designated as workforce housing.
We were so grateful to all the incredible input everyone provided as they detailed what experiences they would like their Downtown to include!
And to ensure our residents and essential workers remain an integral part of this community, per the City’s code, 15% of the residences will be designated as workforce housing.
We were so grateful to all the incredible input everyone provided as they detailed what experiences they would like their Downtown to include!
If a city is growing, it will attract more people. If we do not grow, our children’s future opportunities will diminish. Thankfully, Pompano Beach has been proactive in planning for our future.
A wealth of transportation studies have shown that the better connected a neighborhood is-- the more convenient it is to walkable destinations- the more trips are taken by walking than driving.
We are developing our Downtown to be walkable, and we have been proactive in establishing a Multi-Modal Task Force Committee to implement a Transportation Master Plan including rail, bus, micro-transit (i.e. Circuit), and trolley. The New Downtown will be built over a 10-15-year timeframe. We are on it!
Through the Downtown Roundtable Discussions, residents transformed initial questions into a collaborative vision for our City's development. By engaging in open dialogue, participating in detailed presentations, and exploring specific topics in focused group sessions, residents gained clarity, contributed valuable ideas, and engaged in the excitement generated by creating our future--now!
A wealth of transportation studies have shown that the better connected a neighborhood is-- the more convenient it is to walkable destinations- the more trips are taken by walking than driving.
We are developing our Downtown to be walkable, and we have been proactive in establishing a Multi-Modal Task Force Committee to implement a Transportation Master Plan including rail, bus, micro-transit (i.e. Circuit), and trolley. The New Downtown will be built over a 10-15-year timeframe. We are on it!
Through the Downtown Roundtable Discussions, residents transformed initial questions into a collaborative vision for our City's development. By engaging in open dialogue, participating in detailed presentations, and exploring specific topics in focused group sessions, residents gained clarity, contributed valuable ideas, and engaged in the excitement generated by creating our future--now!
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Downtown News
Atlantic Boulevard/Dixie Highway Streetscape Project Enters New Segment
The transformation of Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard is continuing at full speed and entering an exciting new phase! Starting this week, construction for the Streetscape Project-Segment 3A will begin, stretching from NE 10 Street to Copans Road. Crews will begin tree protection installation, site surveying, and soft digging to carefully uncover and protect underground utilities, starting at NE 10 Street and moving north. This first phase will feature mostly light activities, ensuring minimal disruption to traffic as work progresses.
In the coming weeks, construction will involve rolling maintenance of traffic (MOT) to allow for progressive and limited closures of the interior travel lane, which will take place sequentially for approximately four weeks. By late February, the project will ramp up with the demolition and reconstruction of the median areas, which will be reconfigured to enhance safety and beautify the corridor. As with previous phases, a comprehensive MOT plan, developed in collaboration with the contractor, consultants, BSO, and City Departments, will be in place to monitor traffic, address concerns, and provide regular public updates.
The $5 million FDOT funding, alongside $25 million from the Broward County Transportation Surtax Fund, the City’s General Obligation (GO) Bond, and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), have made this vital project possible. It marks a major step toward revitalizing the Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway corridor as the new signature entrance to Pompano Beach.
Commission Downtown Presentation November 12, 2024
Request for Qualifications
The Downtown Master Development Agreement with RocaPoint Partners, LLC, doing business as affiliate RP Pompano LLC, was approved at the June 20, 2024, special joint meeting held by the City Commission and its CRA. This achievement officially launches an exciting new stage in developing a Downtown destination!
As one of the first steps in creating the Downtown RP Pompano, LLC will issue Requests for Qualifications for professional architectural services for the design and permitting for the new City Hall and Parking Garage.
The Requests for Qualifications are posted below. Click on the solicitation name to download the document.
| Solicitation Number | Solicitation Name | Addendum | Submittal Deadline | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFQ NO. 0100 | Design of New City Hall at Downtown Pompano | September 13, 2024 | Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) | |
| RFQ NO. 0200 | Design of New City Parking Deck at Downtown Pompano | September 13, 2024 | Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) | |
| RFQ NO. 0300 | Civil Engineering Services | December 13, 2024 | Keith and Associates, Inc. (KEITH) | |
| RFQ NO. 0400 | Downtown Pompano Survey Services | - | November 15, 2024 | Keith and Associates, Inc. (KEITH) |
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