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At the same time, our transportation planners will look into Fort Lauderdale has been ground zero in climate change.
new technology to make getting around Fort Lauderdale This will be a top priority, too.
easier. For instance, one suggestion is live sensors so you We have a $200 million plan ready to address the seven
aren’t stuck at a red light when there is no traffic. They will
neighborhoods experiencing the worst flooding -- Progresso
report back to the commission by December.
Village, Victoria Park, Dorsey Riverbend, Southeast Isles,
Affordable housing is equally as important. River Oaks, Edgewood and Durrs. We will make a
decision on how to fund this in the next six month with the
The prices to rent or own a home in Fort Lauderdale
continue to escalate, and as a community, we need to intention of completing construction in five years.
ensure we don’t price middle- and lower-income families There is a lot on our plate, but we are determined to make
out of living in our city. Already, some hospitality workers Fort Lauderdale a better place to live.
spend several hours commuting to beach hotels and
restaurants from western suburbs.
Based on our goal-setting sessions, city staff will brings us Dean Trantalis
ideas on incentives and other tools to promote affordable Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale
housing. Fort Lauderdale must be a place where teachers,
secretaries, bank tellers and waiters can afford to live.
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