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Broward County has undergone a massive transformation over the past 25 years, establishing itself as the second most populous county in Florida and a key economic engine driven by cultural diversity, technological development, and construction. During this quarter-century, the county's population surpassed the 2 million mark. 

 

Broward's growth during this period has been characterized by the complete occupation of its western urban expansion zones (near the Everglades) and a dramatic shift towards vertical density and the revitalization of its urban centers. 

 

The Broward cities that have grown the most in the last 25 years

Although demographic trends have begun to stabilize due to the historically high cost of housing, the cumulative growth since the beginning of the millennium has been heavily concentrated in the following cities: 

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Pembroke Pines: It has established itself as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. It has attracted tens of thousands of families (especially Hispanic) due to its excellent suburban planning, high quality of life, and commercial development. It is currently the second most populous city in the county. 

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Miramar: It experienced an unprecedented population explosion westward. It went from being a predominantly rural or low-density area to becoming a multicultural metropolis of great economic importance, exceeding 135,000 residents. 

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Coral Springs: It maintained a steady and planned pace of expansion in northwest Broward. It catered to the demand from young families seeking top-tier school districts and a safe residential environment. 

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Davie: It transformed its appearance through the massification of its educational district (home to major universities) and large residential developments, breaking the 100,000 inhabitant barrier. 

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Fort Lauderdale: As the county seat and most populous city, its growth was not due to territorial expansion, but rather to densification and luxury infrastructure. The city center and coastal areas were completely transformed by the massive construction of residential skyscrapers, hotels, and exclusive condominiums. 

 

Main development axes of Broward (2001 - 2026)

• Hispanic Diversity and Impact: The Hispanic community has been the cornerstone of Broward's demographic and commercial growth over the past 25 years, leading the opening of small businesses and reshaping the cultural life of cities like Weston, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines.

• From horizontal to vertical expansion: Bordered geographically by the Everglades to the west, Broward County ran out of undeveloped land for construction. This forced the county to reinvent its urban plans, focusing on the redevelopment and densification of existing areas. 

• Economic Evolution: The county evolved from an economy heavily dependent on traditional tourism to a high-tech, global logistics and foreign trade hub, leveraging the massive expansion of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Port Everglades.