In an issue of Go Riverwalk magazine, downtown Fort Lauderdale's redevelopment and architectural changes were featured. One article by Steve Tilbrook, past president of the Riverwalk Trust, explained the Downtown Master Plan update.
Basically, the Downtown Master Plan initiated in 2003, has been updated to add an additional 3,000 units in the Downtown area. The Plan's primary goal is to transform the city's architectural appearance and create livable, pedestrian-friendly areas, including the streets, in the downtown area.
The architectural design of the streetscapes includes zero setbacks for an active street wall of shops and restaurants, with large step-backs for the towers above. Residential amenities, such as parking areas and swimming pools will be exclusive to rooftops. This will ensure active use of ground-floor spaces which, in turn, accommodates street density while allowing light and air to flow into Downtown.
Architecturally, the plan encourages narrower pedestal towers with comfortable cornice heights and large step-backs. New towers will use sweeping bay windows and large balconies to accentuate Fort Lauderdale's unique life-style, climate and natural beauty.
View corridor analysis to consider skyline appeal is also emphasized. This analysis focuses on the architectural and sculptural elements of prominent buildings, giving them "expressive tops" to be seen from varying distances.
The final focus is towards architecturally significant cultural, governmental and commercial buildings. The Broward County Main Library, The Exchange Lofts (which used to be the Southern Bell Telephone Switching Station), and the Museum of Art, exemplify this attention to artful architecture. New, soaring residential towers, and private, luxury townhomes dotting the New River also add artistic form and comfort to the burgeoning area.
As well, I appreciate the architectural diversity of my many, luxury residential listings. Properties vary from a sky-high riverside condominium ( F886575), to a magnificent Moroccan-inspired waterfront estate (F860310). Directly on the New River, I feature a historic point-lot estate reflecting the ease and elegance of 1927 luxury Palm Beach living (F919652). On the Intracoastal Waterway stands an ultra-minimalist contemporary with twenty foot walls of windows bringing the outdoors in while offering water views from every floor (F895098).
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