Fort Lauderdale has terminated the Arts Park deal that would have turned over a prime piece of taxpayer-owned land to a developer for anywhere from 50 to 100 years.

Tuesday’s unanimous commission vote frees up the 3.3-acre parcel in Flagler Village that has been fenced off by the developer for the past few years.

Nightlife entrepreneur Jeff John got approval for his $140 million project in late 2022 but never broke ground . His plans for the land at 301 N. Andrews Ave. called for a concert venue and towering food hall with a park in between.

The city recently declared John and his development team in default after he was unable to show proof he had the financing to build the project.

John, CEO of Damn Good Hospitality Group, declined to comment on Wednesday.

“It was an unfortunate

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