The City established the Capital Projects Department in the fall of 2025 as part of a strategic reorganization to centralize and strengthen the planning, design, and delivery of major capital construction initiatives Citywide. The department serves as the focal point for managing capital programs and advancing large-scale infrastructure investments in a more coordinated, accountable, and efficient manner.

The City’s Community Investment Plan (CIP) represents unprecedented, multi-hundred-million-dollar investments in quality-of-life and resiliency infrastructure, including but not limited to parks and recreational facilities, transportation and mobility improvements, civic and vertical infrastructure, and other public-realm improvements.

The CIP is funded through a diverse mix of sources, including voter-approved bonds such as the $200 million Parks Bond, Fire Rescue Bond, Public Safety Bond, and major water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure bonds, as well as transportation surtax revenues, special obligation bonds, grants, and other dedicated funding sources. At any given time, the City manages dozens of active capital projects across planning, design, and construction phases.

The Capital Projects Department’s primary objective is to advance these projects efficiently from concept through completion, ensuring delivery on established schedules, within approved budgets, and in alignment with City Commission priorities and adopted strategic plans.

Our Mission

To collaboratively plan, design, and deliver high-quality capital projects that advance Fort Lauderdale’s strategic priorities, strengthen community resilience, and responsibly steward public resources—on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Our Approach

Strategic Alignment 

We align projects with City Commission priorities, the Community Investment Plan, and the City’s long-term vision, ensuring investments are purposeful, fiscally responsible, and community-driven.

Integrated Project Delivery 

Our multidisciplinary teams oversee projects from concept through construction, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, residents, City departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to reduce risk and achieve successful project delivery.

Transparency and Accountability 

We communicate clearly and consistently, providing project updates, schedules, and public engagement opportunities so neighbors understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what to expect.

Quality and Stewardship 

Every project reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, safety, and value—because public infrastructure is a long-term investment in Fort Lauderdale’s future.