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Fort Lauderdale's planned development, "Uptown Urban Village," hopes to be a new "live, work, play" destination
By Ted Scouten at CBS4 Miami
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
A business district near the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is undergoing a major transformation, with city planners and local business owners looking to rebrand the area near Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue as a new "live, work, play" destination known as Uptown Urban Village.The area, whi
Key takeaway "Between the two areas, within a mile and a half of here, we have about 7,000 new apartments going up that'll be occupied in the next two years," Siegel said.
Why this matters in The Miami
The transformation of the business district near the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport into Uptown Urban Village has significant implications for Miami 's neighboring cities. As the area evolves into a "live, work, play" destination, it may draw visitors and residents from Miami, potentially altering the dynamics of local commerce and culture. The planned development's emphasis on incorporating parks and walking trails could serve as a model for other South Florida cities, including Miami, as they grapple with sea-level rise and flooding risks. The comparison to Wynwood, a thriving arts district in Miami, is particularly notable, as it suggests that Uptown Urban Village may become a hub for creative expression and community engagement. As the project takes shape, Miami residents will be watching to see how the new development impacts traffic, housing, and economic growth in the region, and whether it can provide a blueprint for similar revitalization efforts in Miami's own neighborhoods, such as Little Havana or Wynwood.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? A business district near the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is undergoing a major transformation, with city planners and local business owners looking to rebrand the area near Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue as a new "live, work, play" destination known as Uptown Urban Village.The area, whi
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