Project Phases
The project follows a structured three-phase approach from planning through launch
Planning & Pre-Development
Ready to Begin
Key Milestones
Property transition/lease agreements
2-3 months
Zoning and permitting approvals
3-4 months
Federal/state grant applications
2-3 months
Finalize architectural plans
2-3 months
Secure financing commitments
2-3 months
Expected Deliverables
- Approved site plans and permits
- Secured project financing
- Federal/state grant commitments
- Final architectural designs
- Contractor selection
Construction & Development
Scheduled
Key Milestones
Site preparation and infrastructure
3-4 months
Convention center construction
12-15 months
Business suites and residential units
10-12 months
Food court and retail spaces
8-10 months
Youth Innovation Hub setup
4-6 months
Expected Deliverables
- 30,000 sq ft convention center
- 30-40 business suites
- 40 residential live-work units
- Food courts and retail spaces
- Youth programs facilities
Launch & Operations
Future
Key Milestones
Staff recruitment and training
2-3 months
Tenant/vendor selection
2-3 months
Marketing and pre-booking campaigns
3 months
Grand opening events
1 month
Community program rollout
2 months
Expected Deliverables
- Fully staffed operations team
- Occupied business and residential units
- Active food court vendors
- Booked convention events
- Launched youth programs
Implementation Activities
Critical activities organized by category to ensure successful project delivery
Site Development
- Property acquisition/lease finalization
- Environmental assessments
- Site clearing and preparation
- Utility infrastructure upgrades
- Parking and access improvements
Regulatory & Compliance
- Zoning variance approvals
- Building permits acquisition
- Environmental compliance
- Safety and accessibility certifications
- Business licensing
Financial & Legal
- Grant application submissions
- Private equity closing
- City/CRA agreements
- Insurance and bonding
- Partnership agreements
Community Engagement
- Public information sessions
- Local hiring initiatives
- Vendor selection processes
- Youth program partnerships
- Stakeholder communication
Project Stakeholders
Collaborative partnership bringing together expertise from multiple sectors
Developer
Jack Cannon
Private equity investment and project development
Management
FV & Associates
Operations, management, and community programs
City Partner
City of Oakland Park
Zoning support, infrastructure, grant sponsorship
Workforce Partner
CareerSource Broward
Job training and workforce development programs
Investment & Funding Timeline
Strategic funding deployment across project phases ensures efficient capital utilization and minimizes financial risk
Phase 1 Investment
Planning & Pre-Development
$2-3M
Phase 2 Investment
Construction & Development
$14-15M
Phase 3 Investment
Launch & Operations
$1-2M
Total Phase 1 Investment
Complete project funding
$18M