Wednesday marked another milestone for an evolving Oakland Park, as the city officially cut the ribbon on its new city hall.

The commission chambers and city offices are now housed within the brand-new Sky building on Dixie Highway. City hall is connected to an apartment high-rise that is about one-third full.

"I gotta tell you Oakland Park has been on the move," said Mayor Tim Lonergan.

Public-private partnership anchors downtown growth

Besides Sky – which is a public-private partnership – the city has a 15-year lease with the developer. Oakland Park has also built a new firehouse and dog park. The old city hall on Dixie Highway is being demolished to make way for another apartment building with retail space.

"We are turning into a destination versus drive-through city," Lonergan sai

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