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Bachow, partners greenlit for more resi units in downtown Fort Lauderdale
By Mike Seemuth at The Real Deal
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Noah Bachow and partners won city approval to build 20 percent more multifamily units at 11 Andrews Avenue, a 27-story mixed-use development in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the developers’ proposals to raise the number of units fr
Key takeaway The commission approved the density increase by allocating 62 “flex units” from a city-wide inventory of about 1,300.
Why this matters in The Miami
The decision to increase density at 11 Andrews Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale has implications for Miami 's own urban development. As Miami also seeks to balance growth with livability, the use of "flex units" to allow for denser construction could be a model worth exploring. Miami's own high-density areas, such as Brickell and Wynwood, may benefit from similar flexibility in zoning regulations. The approval of more multifamily units in Fort Lauderdale also underscores the regional demand for housing, which is a pressing concern in Miami-Dade County. As the county continues to attract new residents and businesses, finding ways to accommodate growth while managing traffic, parking, and other quality-of-life issues will be crucial. Miami's city planners and developers may look to Fort Lauderdale's approach as they navigate their own development challenges.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
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What is this story about? Noah Bachow and partners won city approval to build 20 percent more multifamily units at 11 Andrews Avenue, a 27-story mixed-use development in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the developers’ proposals to raise the number of units fr
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