Gore Building Demolition Advances as Las Olas Leasing and Progresso Move Into Execution
Week of March 23, 2026
Development activity this week is led by a major civic signal, with demolition permitting now active at the Gore Building in downtown Fort Lauderdale. At the same time, tenant build-outs along Las Olas and a multi-permit milestone in Progresso point to continued movement from planning into execution across both institutional and private projects.
This Week’s Map
Top signals this week:
Gore Building demolition enters permit review
Barry’s confirmed at 401 Las Olas
1400 Progresso clears execution milestone
Broward Health activity expands along South Andrews
Gore Building demolition enters permit review
Barry’s confirmed at 401 Las Olas
1400 Progresso clears execution milestone
Broward Health activity expands along South Andrews
Signals
Execution
Gore Building demolition reaches permit stage
Demolition of the 92,000 square-foot county administrative facility has entered active building department review, marking a shift from planning into execution within the broader government center redevelopment strategy.
This type of filing suggests early-stage site clearing tied to a longer-term civic redevelopment process.
Source:
BLD-GEN-26030461 • 201 W Broward Blvd • Filed 03/20/2026 • Declared cost: $2,000,000
BLD-GEN-26030461 • 201 W Broward Blvd • Filed 03/20/2026 • Declared cost: $2,000,000
Execution
Barry’s tenant build-out surfaces at 401 Las Olas
Permit records now identify Barry’s as a 5,900 square-foot tenant at Bank of America Plaza, alongside additional trade permit activity tied to a second active tenant scope.
This suggests leasing momentum within a repositioned downtown office asset following its recent acquisition.
Source:
BLD-GEN-26030331 • 401 E Las Olas Blvd • Filed 03/16/2026 • Declared cost: $1,200,000
BLD-GEN-26030331 • 401 E Las Olas Blvd • Filed 03/16/2026 • Declared cost: $1,200,000
Execution
1400 Progresso clears coordinated permit milestone
Six permits were issued simultaneously across electrical, plumbing, and mechanical scopes for a 147,385 square-foot self-storage development in the Progresso district.
Coordinated issuance across trades suggests the project is moving fully into active construction after a prolonged review cycle.
Source:
Six permits issued • 1400 Progresso Dr • Issued 03/16/2026 • Applicant: Bram Allen / ARCO Design-Build
Six permits issued • 1400 Progresso Dr • Issued 03/16/2026 • Applicant: Bram Allen / ARCO Design-Build
Early Signal
Broward Health activity expands along South Andrews corridor
A mix of issued permits and active electrical reviews, combined with a live RFQ for renovation work, suggests continued capital movement across the medical campus.
The combination of procurement and permitting activity points to phased expansion rather than isolated upgrades.
Source:
ROW-SITE-26030004 • 1611 S Andrews Ave • Issued 03/17/2026
ELE-GEN-26030228 / 26030229 • 1600 S Andrews Ave
RFQ #2026-0002 • Architectural Services • Responses due 03/30/2026
ROW-SITE-26030004 • 1611 S Andrews Ave • Issued 03/17/2026
ELE-GEN-26030228 / 26030229 • 1600 S Andrews Ave
RFQ #2026-0002 • Architectural Services • Responses due 03/30/2026
Reinvestment
Stranahan House opens new capital-phase permit file
A new structural permit tied to the museum’s capital campaign has entered review, adding a permit-backed milestone to ongoing reinvestment in downtown cultural assets.
The filing suggests capital campaign planning is beginning to translate into physical project activity.
Source:
BLD-GEN-26030335 • 335 SE 6 Ave • Filed 03/16/2026 • Declared cost: $290,500
BLD-GEN-26030335 • 335 SE 6 Ave • Filed 03/16/2026 • Declared cost: $290,500
What It Suggests
A consistent pattern is emerging across the past three weeks: projects that have been in planning for extended periods are now moving into early execution, while tenant activity and capital reinvestment continue to fill gaps between major developments. Growth remains phased, with institutional and infill projects advancing more steadily than large-scale new supply.
What We’re Watching
• Contractor assignment and movement on the Gore Building demolition file
• Issuance and inspections tied to the Barry’s Las Olas build-out
• Inspection activity at 1400 Progresso confirming vertical construction
• Progression of Broward Health’s active RFQ into awarded contracts
Development intelligence based on public permit filings and planning activity across Broward County.
Values are applicant-reported unless otherwise noted.
Values are applicant-reported unless otherwise noted.