Fort Lauderdale promised to give its parks a makeover to the tune of $200 million if residents agreed to foot the bill. Voters embraced the idea. But now, five years later, there’s not much to show for it. The city has only spent a fraction of the money, with most of the promised projects still stuck in the design phase. Commissioners are now learning some of the long-awaited park improvements might have to be scratched off the wish list due to skyrocketing costs and inflationary pressures. The news, delivered by Interim Assistant City Manager Ben Rogers, triggered a two-hour discussion on the dais and a plea from one longtime resident frustrated by the lack of progress. James LaBrie, vice president of the Poinsettia Heights Civic Association, reminded the commission that $12 million in bond money had been earmarked for school playgrounds in neighborhoods designated as park deserts.
‘time Is Our Enemy’: Fort Lauderdale Promised $200 Million In Park Upgrades. 5 Years Later, Residents Still Waiting.
Susannah Bryan, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sun, 12/22/2024 - 2:40am
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- ‘Time is our enemy’: Fort Lauderdale promised $200 million in park upgrades. 5 years later, residents still waiting.
Fort Lauderdale promised to give its parks a makeover to the tune of $200 million if residents agreed to foot the bill. Voters embraced the idea. But now, five years later, there’s not much to show ...
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