FAQs

"I Am Sistrunk" is a community revitalization project dedicated to transforming the historic Sistrunk Corridor into a hub of economic opportunities while preserving its cultural and historical significance.

"I Am Sistrunk" operates as a localized effort within the broader City of Fort Lauderdale’s Economic Revitalization in Stagnant Areas Initiative. This means the Sistrunk area is one of several in the city targeted for sustainable revitalization to become a thriving place to live, work, play, and invest.

The initiative aims to spur real community conversation and a call to action, finding solutions that: 

• Develop policy recommendations to drive economic recovery efforts
• Promote economic growth and business development
• Spur investment and create access to capital avenues
• Preserve the area’s historical legacy via community involvement

Long-term benefits include: 

• Increase in community pride  
• Re-establishment of a thriving local economy
• Enhanced community well-being

The community can:

• Continue to participate in public forums and stakeholder meetings 
• Promote and encourage engagement in the workforce and small business development programs 
• Provide honest feedback on proposed policies and initiatives aimed at economic revitalization

"I Am Sistrunk" encourages community participation. All stakeholders are invited to engage in the effort to revitalize a booming part of the city by participating in citywide meetings, joining advisory boards, bringing awareness to skill and workforce development programs, and actively participating in shaping the economic policies to develop an innovative future in Fort Lauderdale.