January 23rd, 2025 Master Plan Presentation
IMAGINE…The McNab House and Botanical Gardens…
Background
Pompano Beach’s rich cultural heritage dates back to 1908, and is the second oldest city in Broward County. Over the decades, there have been countless historic buildings demolished and replaced with new construction. While new development is essential for a community’s success, the history of a community contributes greatly to its personality. Historic preservation provides a link to the roots of the community and its people. Overall, historic preservation adds to the quality of life, making for a more livable community. The McNab House and garage preservation initiative is an important part of saving Pompano Beach’s history. The effort to save the McNab House and garage from demolition was driven by the Pompano Beach Historical Society with strong support from the McNab Family and numerous stakeholders in Pompano Beach.
On April 16th, 2019, the CRA Board voted to preserve the existing McNab House built in 1926 and gave staff direction to relocate the house to McNab Park (2250 E. Atlantic Blvd.) within the East CRA boundary. The house was moved on March 1st, 2020. The McNab House will be refurbished to provide space for a restaurant.
Our job as the CRA is to bring the best economic development and redevelopment projects to the City! Our role goes beyond just upgrading old infrastructure and park amenities—we are the catalysts for real change. By focusing on transformative projects such as the McNab House and Botanical Gardens Project, we’re creating opportunities that attract businesses, enhance property values, and improve the quality of life for residents. We focus on shaping the future of the community and driving economic growth in a way that creates lasting impact. It’s about revitalization with a vision, not just maintenance.
Master Plan
The Pompano Beach CRA proudly unveiled the Master Plan for the McNab House & Botanical Gardens on January 23, 2025, and we’re still buzzing from the incredible feedback we received! The turnout was phenomenal, with over 100 attendees showing their passion and support for this transformative project.
With input from our amazing community, a world-class team of design and operational experts has transformed the original concept into something truly spectacular. The detailed design now includes:
- An immersive sensory garden to awaken your senses.
- A fully optimized restaurant with an expanded outdoor patio for the perfect dining experience.
- A stunning event pavilion set to host unforgettable gatherings.
- A dynamic, multipurpose classroom space designed to inspire and engage! Perfect for hands-on learning, this versatile venue will offer endless educational opportunities—from botany and horticulture to dance, art, and beyond. Whether you're nurturing creativity, exploring nature, or diving into new skills, this space will bring your vision to life!
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue working to bring this vision to life. Big things are on the horizon for Pompano Beach!
Projected Project Schedule
Design Development: Complete
Site Plan Review: Present – October 2025
Construction Drawings: November (25) – May 2026
Bidding: July – September 2026
Construction: September (26) – December 2027
Project Master Timeline
Project Financing
CRAs get their funding through a process called tax increment financing (TIF). This means as property values in the area go up the extra tax revenue is used to fund more redevelopment projects within that same district.
(TIF) is like a way to fund improvements in a specific area without raising new taxes. Here’s how it works, simply:
Pick an Area to Improve: A city decides a part of town (like a downtown or neighborhood) needs fixing up—McNab Park
Freeze Current Property Taxes: The property taxes collected in the ECRA District are “frozen” at their current level. Let’s call this the base amount.
Use the Extra Money from Growth: As the area improves, property values go up. This means property taxes also go up. The difference between the old “frozen” tax level and the new, higher tax level is called the “tax increment.”
Spend That Increment on the Area: The extra money from the tax increment is set aside in a special fund and used to pay for more improvements in that area: McNab Park & Botanical Gardens Project
The idea is that by reinvesting in the area, it becomes more attractive, bringing in more businesses and residents, which further boosts property values and taxes, creating a positive cycle of growth and improvement.
The CRA intends to issue a Tax Increment Revenue Bond to finance this project. Bond debt service will be paid by tax increment revenue from properties located within the ECRA boundaries ONLY. This bond DOES NOT rely on raising taxes to fund debt service.
ECRA Boundary Map
Project Updates
For questions and suggestions please contact Sarah Mulder project manager at the Pompano Beach CRA: 954-786-7926 or Sarah.Mulder@copbfl.com.
CRA Board Approve Conceptual Master Plan May 17, 2022
December 6, 2022 Public Input Meeting
The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency has announced important developments in the progress of The McNab House and Botanical Gardens. A Public Input Meeting was scheduled for December 6th where Bermello, Ajamil and Partners (B&A) presented key elements for the botanical gardens. The presentation included details regarding possible plants and flowers, types of playground and social gathering options, event ideas, design considerations and more. Those in attendance were able to “vote” on their preferences via phone through a special app. A recording of the presentation is provided below.
