Impact Analysis
Fort Lauderdale COVID-19 Impact AND RECOVERY STRATEGIES
The COVID-19 pandemic brought an unprecedented disruption to the City of Fort Lauderdale’s economy. Businesses faced a substantial decline in customer traffic and sales revenue throughout much of 2020 and 2021.
Client
City of Fort Lauderdale
Service
Industry Impact
COVID-19 Impact
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
JS&A was retained to help the City of Fort Lauderdale understand and communicate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on key industry sectors within the City. The report is intended to help educate all types of city stakeholders and help inform city decision-making moving forward.
Project Scope
Industry Impact Analysis
COVID-19 Impact
Local and Regional Context
Economic Recovery Strategy
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Business Needs Assessment
JS&A leveraged emerging data sources to assess, quantify, and describe the latest trends and impacts of COVID-19 on businesses in Fort Lauderdale’s commercial districts, downtown, and the city overall. This study conducts a deeper-dive assessment of the following industries: restaurants; merchandise retail; hospitality; professional services; and arts, entertainment, and recreation.
We incorporated best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion and assess the unique impacts the pandemic has had on businesses owned by people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as entrepreneurs and startups.
Based the study’s findings, JS&A identified opportunities, and provided recommendations, for City agencies and other partners to provide support in 2022 and beyond for businesses and commercial property owners. JS&A provided an easy to understand, visual, and stakeholder-friendly deliverable that helps educate the City’s constituency and partners, demonstrates the need for continued support, and exhibits knowledge and commitment to assisting the business and real estate communities moving forward.