In this episode Greg talks with Alan Hooper, a Fort Lauderdale native, co-founder of Urban Street Development and The Restaurant People, and recipient of the MPO's 2024 Visionary Award. Alan has worked on transformative projects like the Avenue Lofts, Himmarshee, and Flagler Village, that played key roles in reshaping Fort Lauderdale. Throughout their conversation, they touch on the importance of transportation to the community and offer a glimpse of Fort Lauderdale's future.
In this episode, Greg talks with Lori Baer, Executive Director of the Port Everglades Association. The Association serves as a bridge between public and private interests to facilitate the port’s growth. Lori and Greg discuss the role the port has played in Broward’s growth and development and its vital connections to our local economy.
In this episode, Greg talks with Rufus James, Airport Director at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. They discuss the changes in the airport over the last 25 years, and its role in the economy and the community. Rufus shares plans for the airport's future and how he's working to reconnect youth with careers in aviation.