Business View Magazine | December 2019

342 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2019 governments. To that end, the City of Hallandale Beach has been ranked as a Platinum City by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and has adopted a streamlined permitting ordinance that has cut down the time it takes to get a plan review or building permit by more than half. In addition, the City offers a host of incentives and programs for existing businesses, as well as newcomers, including: a facade improvement grant, an interior renovation grant program, a low-cost or no interest loan program, a property tax reimbursement program, a neighborhood amenity incentive program, and various incentives for development in the city’s Fashion, Art, and Design District (FADD), among others. Chavarria adds that the City is also intent on providing affordable housing for the workers in the growing high tech sector in the south Florida region. The HBCRA sponsors a First Time Buyer/Affordable Housing Program that assists qualified persons with financial help. “We’re being inclusive and embracing of all aspects of 954.921.7781 • www.cgasolutions.com 1800 Eller Drive, Suite 600, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Fort Lauderdale • Miami-Dade • West Palm Beach Clearwater/Tampa • Estero • Port St. Lucie We provide exceptional solutions to help our clients achieve success. Building Code Services • CEI• Construction Services Engineering • Governmental Services Landscape Architecture • Planning Surveying • Traffic Engineering