City of Pembroke Pines

The City of Pembroke Pines Strategic Plan, 'We Love Pembroke Pines: A Blueprint for a Brighter Future,' adopted in December 2024, outlines the city's direction for priorities, investments, and service delivery. The plan currently targets key projects focused on Recreation and Roadway/Infrastructure improvements, aiming to enhance park amenities, improve safety and accessibility, and upgrade critical infrastructure to improve the quality of life and functionality across the city.

The Strategic Plan for Pembroke Pines is presented through its first-year quarterly report, outlining a comprehensive blueprint for the city's future. The plan focuses on two primary strategic pillars: Recreation Projects and Roadway and Infrastructure Projects. Key initiatives detailed include the development and renovation of various park facilities, playgrounds, and trails, as well as significant improvements to urban infrastructure such as traffic calming measures, drainage systems, and road expansions. The overall vision is to enhance city amenities and services, thereby improving the quality of life for its residents.

This Strategic Plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for the future of Pembroke Pines, outlining key goals and priorities to guide the city's growth and development. It focuses on Public Infrastructure, Economic Development, Public Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Workforce Development and Support, Communication and Marketing to the Community, Public Spaces, Community Aesthetics, and Quality of Life, and Funding the Blueprint. The plan aims to create a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable community where residents enjoy a high quality of life, feel safe, and are actively engaged, ensuring continuous elevation and enrichment of the city.

The meeting included discussions on fertilizer ordinance development to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus run-off, the judging process for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, and the preparation of the board's annual report. Liaisons provided updates on sustainability alignment for site plans, the Municipal Solid Waste Workshop, and past outreach events like Broward Water Matters Day. The board reviewed the Great Yards Awards selection process, excused member absences, and approved the cancellation of a future meeting due to scheduling conflicts with the annual report presentation.

This document details the Approved Year One Projects of a Strategic Plan, specifically focusing on recreation facility improvements. The initiatives encompass a range of upgrades, including park renovations, new playground installations, artificial turf fields, and drainage improvements across various municipal parks and recreational areas. Projects are scheduled to begin in October 2025.