It was standing room only at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club as residents, city officials, and developers gathered to discuss the sweeping plans to redevelop The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. The crowd reflected what’s at stake: a defining moment for the city’s future and one of its most recognizable landmarks.
Once a retail centerpiece for locals and visitors alike, The Galleria has faced years of decline as consumer habits shifted away from traditional enclosed malls. Now, developers are proposing a bold reimagining of the 35-acre property on East Sunrise Boulevard—one that would transform it into a mixed-use district blending residences, shops, restaurants, and hotels within a more walkable, open-air environment.
Current proposals call for approximately 2,000 residential units, two hotels totaling about 350 rooms, and an extensive redesign of the surrounding infrastructure. Early filings under existing zoning had capped the number closer to 1,900 units, but the project team is seeking additional density under Florida’s Live Local Act, a state law designed to encourage affordable housing through zoning flexibility and expedited approvals…