07/12/2026
A new $220 million waterfront destination is coming to Fort Lauderdale, with completion currently targeted for 2028 ๐
The Water District, this project is a public-private partnership between Capital Group Ventures and the City of Fort Lauderdale that aims to transform the beachfront peninsula into a year round destination for locals and visitors.
The development will feature immersive marine exhibits, the International Swimming Hall of Fame experience, a new Fort Lauderdale Aquarium, the tallest dive tower in the Western Hemisphere for world class competitions, waterfront restaurants, rooftop dining, event spaces, and an elevated public promenade overlooking the Intracoastal.
The project also includes more than $53 million in public infrastructure improvements, including a new seawall, public promenade, Ocean Rescue headquarters, and a dedicated Water Taxi dock, allowing visitors to arrive by boat without needing a car.
Developers estimate the destination will increase annual visitors to the site from fewer than 5,000 today to between 300,000 and 400,000 once complete.
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