The city of Dania Beach was awarded a $30,000 waterfront revitalization grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which the city is matching with $80,000. The grant will fund a one-year planning process to develop a concept plan for revitalizing the eastern waterfront area between John U. Lloyd State Park and Hollywood. The planning process will focus on improving aesthetics, functionality, safety, and connectivity while considering climate change impacts and environmental enhancement.
3. WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION GRANT
Awarded by DEP’s Coastal Partnership
Initiative in amount of $30,000.
City is providing matching funds in amount
of $80,000.
Project location: the easternmost portion of
Dania Beach, situated between John U.
Lloyd State Park to the north and the City
of Hollywood to the south.
One year planning process with end
product being an overall concept plan.
4. WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION GRANT
An RFP was posted and 7 firms responded to
the bid opening on March 16.
The selection committee has met twice and
has ranked the firms. Selection is anticipated
April 24.
The first public stakeholder meeting is
scheduled for April 12, at 6 p.m. at IT Parker
Community Center.
Outreach has begun, including HOA and
association presentations.
5. MAJOR FOCUS AREAS
Aesthetics
Functionality
Safety
Increasing the appeal to residents,
tourists, and families
Public education
Improving connectivity for pedestrians,
bicyclists and small boat users
The potential impacts from climate change
and storm events and environmental
enhancement will also be considered.