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Who We Are and Our Mission
ABOUT US
Hollywood is the 3rd largest city in Broward County and is strategically located on the South Florida coast between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Hollywood is adjacent to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and is the primary home to Port Everglades. In addition to its proximity to I-95 and the Florida Turnpike, Hollywood is home to two Commerce/ Industrial Parks and has a growing niche in Professional Services and Health Care. There is over $1.65 billion in real estate development planned or under construction throughout the city with key commercial corridors offering additional redevelopment opportunities. Downtown Hollywood is easily accessible to South Florida’s major cities and will offer new convenient connections through the planned Tri- Rail Coastal Link commuter rail service creating an ideal environment for mixed-use, transit-oriented projects that provide the urban lifestyle many are seeking.
Hollywood attracts visitors from around the world who come to stay along its historic oceanfront Broadwalk. This 2.5-mile pedestrian walkway is just steps from the Atlantic and is lined with shops, restaurants and accommodations to fit every taste and budget. The city boasts a high quality of life with more than 60 parks, including three municipal golf courses and a wide variety of recreational amenities including a nearly 10-acre urban park and the Arts Park at Young Circle in the heart of its Downtown, which hosts outdoor concerts, special events, and a burgeoning arts scene.
OUR MISSION
The City of Hollywood's economic development team is committed to implementing a holistic and sustainable economic growth strategy that results in a robust economy and healthy neighborhoods. We are here to help you with:
- Confidential Project Management
- Site Selection
- Market Research & Data
- Business Connections
- Permitting and Regulatory Guidance
- Navigating Economic Incentive Opportunities
Contact Our Team
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Gus Zambrano
Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development
954.921.3201
Shiv Newaldass
Director of Department of Development Services
954.921.3201
Raelin Storey
Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development
954.921.3620
Herbert Conde-Parlato
Economic Development Manager
954.921.2922
Joann Hussey
Communications Manager
954.921.3328
Lutecia Florencio
Economic Development Representative
954.921.3002
Marina Melo
Economic Development Marketing Coordinator
954.921.3620
Tekisha Jordan
Principal Planner
954.921.3306
Linda D'Arpino Vazquez
Administrative Assistant II
954.921.3620