South Florida Mayors Focused on Reducing Congestion, Keeping Housing Affordable
March 04, 2019 by South Florida’s mayors are tackling congestion and housing affordability challenges head-on. Fort Lauderdale plans to create a “circulator” with updated one-way streets and improved infrastructure to ease traffic. A $15 billion, 30-year infrastructure project funded by a transportation penny tax in Broward County aims to enhance road safety and reduce congestion. The mayors are also addressing affordable housing issues by mandating workforce units in new developments and attracting private investments through federal tax credits. Additionally, efforts to support the homeless population include temporary housing and comprehensive rehabilitation programs, while a major redesign of City Hall seeks to revitalize downtown Fort Lauderdale.