NEWS FROM COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

 

In continuation with our 441 Development Plan, I have provided a synopsis of some of the participants in regards to what they are doing, the economic impact, job opportunities created, timeline for completion and contact name and information.

The Lauderhill City Center project proposes to create an urban, mixed-use development consisting of  residential, retail and office components. Currently, the 46-acre site is home to approximately 700,000 square feet of retail/commercial  space that is housed in the Lauderhill Mall and a few out-parcel buildings. The Lauderhill City Center project will have a significant positive impact on the local and regional economy. The creation of new jobs from businesses located within the project as well as jobs created elsewhere as a direct result of the new businesses located in the project will generate an estimated $270 million in additional personal income to the City and region. An additional 1,500 jobs can be expected to be created throughout the City and region as a result of the new businesses in the Lauderhill City Center. In addition to the 1,900 permanent jobs created, the project is expected to create a total of about 4,900 construction jobs throughout the life of the project. The proposed phasing of the project is based on two generations of development, consisting of three total phases. The actual timing of development will directly relate to market conditions. The completion date for phase three, which is the total buildout of the project, is projected to be 25 years after development approval (2033). Please feel free to contact Alan R. West Vice President – Project Coordinator South  East Properties 1645 SE 3rd Court, Suite 200 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 at 954-420-1001 or alan@southeastproperties.cc 

Phil Smith Chevrolet is developing a Chevrolet Facilities Image design program that will dramatically affect the exterior of their building. They are formulating a new design that will enhance their appearance and improve their image. The uplift will improve exterior entry, fascia and Chevrolet divisional signage. Phil Smith Chevrolet will have a new customer service write-up area as well as an  improved customer waiting lounge. Their plans are to remove the existing used car building and replace it with improved customer parking and vehicle delivery area. They intend to grow their business and increase their employee base. Please feel free to contact Bill Sandidge, VP/Executive Manager of Phil Smith Chevrolet at 954-733- 6000. New Hotels at 441 in the Carishoca International Marketplace is now being developed by a local group of African Americans to create a world class destination to include a Marriott Hotel, office building, retail, exposition center and entertainment complex. This is designed to create jobs and opportunities in the local entrepreneur community while at the same time attracting visitors to spend money in the local community. Carishoca is part of the redevelopment of central Broward and Lauderhill gateway that will breed new life into the central Broward area. "This is a tremendous opportunity to revitalize an exciting community that has tremendous cultural heritage that needs exposure" said Andy Ingraham, President/CEO of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD) and one of the redevelopment principles in Carishoca.  

Dale V.C. Holness
Commissioner

P: 954-730-3018