VILLAGE CENTER

The Village Center is on track to once again become the City’s “Main Street” – rich in culture, diversity, activity and ambiance. It has the potential to dramatically and positively change how the public views the city as a whole, because a city’s central core area, or in this case its Main Street, defines the soul of a city.

The Village Center is poised to become the jewel of the City as a very popular and vibrant destination for a diverse group of people of all ages.

Imagine the future of the Village Center: As you enter a newly revitalized “gateway” at Sunrise Boulevard, the pedestrian-friendly Sunset Strip meanders through a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood. People walk and bike to the newly-renovated City Park and its adjacent Village Art Plaza, as well as to nearby businesses. Village Center businesses are numerous and prosperous and include new international cafés, breweries, and restaurants that enhance the existing cluster of international cuisine. Nearby homes will see new investment as residents realize the benefits and value of the uniquely branded and highly regarded neighborhood. The “Main Street” feel of the Village Center shines brightly and illuminates the charm, community connections and walkability of the City of Sunrise. Please take the Village Art Activation & Programming Survey to share your thoughts on the future of the Village Center!

Assets

• City Park (with single and multi-family homes within easy walking distance)
• Village Civic Center
• Village Square Park
• Village Beach Club pool
• A mix of small commercial businesses

Future Investments

• Creation of a landmark gateway structure
• Light pole banners
• Wayfinding Signage
• Branded Streetscape Elements
• Public Art Projects
• Special Events & Temporary Vendors

COMMERCIAL CENTER

The Commercial Center is destined to become an anchor for business and employment at the Sunrise Boulevard Gateway, as well as provide for an activated yet pedestrian-friendly conduit to the Village Center. The comfortable neighborhood scale of the buildings creates an attractive environment that will elevate this east Sunrise neighborhood.

As a major business and employment district at the edge of an exciting and walkable neighborhood, this area is prime real estate for private developers and business owners who will upgrade existing properties and build attractive new residential, live/work and retail projects.

A new vibrant entry point for east Sunrise, complete with major public realm gateway features like public art, innovative signage, and new active uses will energize the area. The activated and pedestrian-friendly Sunset Strip will transition to the nearby neighborhoods and enhance the image of the residential areas.

Assets

• Sunrise Golf Village Park
• Roarke Hall

Future Investments

• Gateway Structure (Sunrise Boulevard and Sunset Strip)
• Reactivate and re-energize Sunrise Golf Village Park
• Branded Streetscape Elements
• Public Art Projects
• Host monthly neighborhood gatherings for residents and business owners
• Clearly delineated crosswalks and improved bus stops
• Form-Based Code 

SUNSET STRIP

Sunset Strip serves as the spine of east Sunrise with the Village Center at the heart of the community. The key entry points or gateways to east Sunrise occur at Sunrise Boulevard and University Drive; therefore, these gateways play a major role in how the public views the east Sunrise community. The City’s aggressive and laser-focused effort to redevelop and improve these gateways will significantly elevate the City's image.

SUNRISE BOULEVARD GATEWAY

This area will be the focal point of the City's new brand for a diverse, desirable, and walkable mixed-use neighborhood. The enhanced gateway will welcome people to a very special part of east Sunrise and instantly instill a sense of place with attractively-designed buildings and facades. The pedestrian will feel comfortable walking from Sunrise Boulevard down Sunset Strip. Ground floor retail will be active and draw pedestrians to the buildings with residential uses above the buildings as they redevelop. Second floor balconies and higher will become “eyes on the street” and engage residents with the activity below.

ASSETS

• Bike Lanes
• Larger Medians
• Nice Landscaping
• Decorative lighting
• Traffic circles

FUTURE INVESTMENTS

• Gateway Structure (at Sunrise Boulevard and Sunset Strip)
• Former Walgreens
• Vacant land
• Potential for mixed-use development
• P3 Incentive Program
• Light pole banners
• Branded streetscape elements
• Wayfinding signage
• Form-Based Code

UNIVERSITY DRIVE GATEWAY & COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR

UNIVERSITY DRIVE GATEWAY
The new University Drive Gateway will have aesthetically pleasing entryways that will begin to frame the street in a more meaningful and place-defining way. Branded streetscape elements, light pole banners and wayfinding signage will embody the area’s unique aesthetic and become a point of pride for residents.

Assets

• Sidewalks allowing easy access to Sunset Strip

Future Investments

• Gateway structure (at University Drive and Sunset Strip)
• Light pole banners
• Wayfinding Signage
• Branded Streetscape Elements
• Form-Based Code

UNIVERSITY DRIVE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR
With a growing cluster of restaurants highlighting international cuisine, the University Drive corridor is strategically positioned to become a recognizable destination for those seeking specialty food products and venues. Bright and bold banners will signal you have arrived, and new green buffers will promote the feeling of a safer walk along the sidewalk. As parcels near the canal redevelop, views to the canal create opportunity for new restaurants. Bicyclists from nearby neighborhoods will find it easier to go car-free. Lowe's and Home Depot are considering the inclusion of outparcel restaurants at their sites, and planned wayfinding signage will connect diners and shoppers to the Village Center in east Sunrise.

Assets

• Big box: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Grocery stores
• Vacant Commercial and Office Spaces
• Sidewalks allowing easy access to Sunset Strip
• Cluster of diverse international restaurants

Future Investments

• Develop outparcels in the large parking lots
• Property Improvements for current businesses
• Potential to build outparcels near sidewalks to create outdoor seating for current businesses
• General property investment and improvements
• Public art, landscaping and lighting
• Light pole banners
• Wayfinding signage
• University Drive Merchants’ Association
• Large parcels may be reused for a purpose other than originally intended (e.g. residential repurposed for mixed-use)
• Add bike racks
• Improve bus stops
• Events
• Annual Event Celebrating Restaurants
• Monthly Walk, Bike and Dine event

OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR

The Oakland Park Boulevard corridor contains a series of suburban-style commercial and civic structures, including several multi-story buildings situated close to the right of way. Space exists to create major green space features at the east and west entryways to this corridor, leaving room for “markers” or brand elements.

Redevelopment is in progress to position the area as a location with high-quality architecture and design, announcing this northern boundary of east Sunrise as a quality place to live. The sidewalk experience along the corridor will be enhanced with well-lit walking paths and protected bike lanes, adding a unique quality of life amenity.

Assets

• Commercial spaces
• Vacant property development opportunities
• Suburban shopping center
• Pedestrian walkways

Future Investments

• Enhanced Gateway Feature at NW 68th Avenue
• Wayfinding and lighting
• Improved bus stop amenities
• Major developments

RESIDENTIAL AREAS & THE EAST SUNRISE LIFESTYLE

Beyond Sunset Strip and the commercial corridors, much of east Sunrise is comprised of traditional residential neighborhoods. A diversity of housing types exists in east Sunrise, which is optimal.

Traditional neighborhood sections of single-family homes are supplemented by multifamily rentals and condominiums near the former golf course. Recreational opportunities are available throughout the area, including two community pools, and new and newlyrenovated parks and amenities.

The east Sunrise vision paves the way for a dynamic community with well-appointed apartments and single-family housing; beautiful landscaping and lighting abutting the walkable and bikeable tree-lined streets; lake and canal views; and public art; along with an abundance of recreational activities and events.

Assets

• Established multi-family communities
• Single-family homes

Future Investments

• Redevelopment opportunity: Former golf course
• Themed/named street signs
• Front yard improvements incentive program
• Tree giveaway program
• Paint, plant & pave program
• Community pride campaigns
• Driveway improvements
• Enhanced lighting, landscaping, bike paths, etc.
• Complete streets
• Public art