Our recent research for a project in Fort Lauderdale revealed that the greater Broward County area is experiencing a wave of transformative development. With over $6 billion in current and planned investments, the region is enhancing its appeal as a tourism, convention, and transportation hub. Here is a breakdown of the major projects underway:

• Broward County Convention Center Expansion in Full Swing
  A $1.2 billion revitalization of the Broward County Convention Center is progressing rapidly. The project recently celebrated the opening of a 350,000-square-foot exhibit space in the new West Building. Scheduled for completion in 2025, the full plan includes a 65,000-square-foot waterfront ballroom, a six-acre outdoor plaza, several restaurants, and a new Omni headquarters hotel connected to the complex.

• New Terminal Rises at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
  Construction is underway on a fifth terminal at FLL, following the October 2023 groundbreaking for the $404 million facility. The terminal is expected to be completed in 2026. Additional airport enhancements are also in the works, including two terminal connectors set to open in 2027 and a new intermodal transportation center scheduled for 2029. These improvements will help accommodate rising passenger volumes and streamline travel throughout the region.

• Upgrades to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center and International Swimming Hall of Fame
  A recently completed $47 million renovation at the Aquatic Center added five pools and a 27-meter dive tower—the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. A further $190 million is now being invested in the adjacent International Swimming Hall of Fame to create new museum space, an aquarium, and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.

• PREMO Network Aims to Transform Regional Transit
  Broward County is advancing a $4.4 billion mobility initiative called the PREMO Network. The long-term plan includes a commuter rail line connecting Fort Lauderdale to Miami, a light rail system linking the airport, Port Everglades, and the Convention Center, and a new rapid bus corridor serving 16 major destinations across the county. The comprehensive transit overhaul will be implemented in phases over the next 15 years.