Christopher J. Clemens, AICP Economic Planner
chris.clemens@copbfl.com
Phone: 954.786.4048
Fax: 954.786.4044

Located in the heart of Florida’s ‘Gold Coast,’ the City of Pompano Beach contains 25.8 square miles and has a permanent population of over 101,000 year round residents. It is a multi-cultural community has just celebrated its Centennial in 2008. Once a thriving agricultural community, the city has evolved into a warehouse/ distribution hub for a wide range of companies that service the 5+ million residents of the south Florida market. A labor force of 2.5 million people exists in the tri-county south Florida region. The Pompano Beach Air Park is home to the famous Goodyear Blimp.

Due to its tremendous transportation links, Pompano Beach is now home to over 30 million square feet of industrial/warehouse/distribution space; which includes regional headquarters for companies such as Aetna, Aquathin, Associated Grocers, FedEx Ground and Stimpson Co. The city provides access to both the Florida Turnpike and Interstate 95 and also provides access to both the CSX and FEC railroads. Planned redevelopment is occurring in the city’s two Community Redevelopment Areas.

Pompano Beach offers 3 miles of beautiful shoreline and the city’s public beach has been declared a Blue Wave Award winner since 2000. Additionally, the City of Pompano Beach has been named an All-America City.  The All-America City Award is America's original and most prestigious community recognition award honoring communities in which community members, government, businesses and non-profit organizations work together to address critical local issues.  The City has also been declared a Tree City USA for the twenty second (22nd) time and is committed to enhancing its tree canopy and providing shade and fresh air to residents and guests. Tourism efforts have been enhanced recently as one of Broward County’s newest casinos, The Isle Casino & Racing at Pompano Park was opened in 2007. Due to our mild year round climate, visitors to Pompano Beach can also enjoy its beautiful parks, beaches, boating, fishing, scuba diving and all other types of outdoor recreation.