Hollywood residents oppose city approval of 27‑story beachfront tower.
City commissioners in Hollywood, Florida, have advanced plans to build a 27‑story luxury high‑rise, named Portofino Hollywood, on a 3½‑acre site at 1301 S. Ocean Drive. The parcel currently houses a public community center, park, and parking lot. The development proposal includes a requirement that 40% of the units be reserved for affordable housing, a condition derived from the state’s Live Local Act, which limits local zoning authority when affordable units meet that percentage.
The project has been a point of contention for several years. Local residents and neighborhood groups have opposed the proposal, arguing that the land should remain dedicated to public use and expressing concern over potential displacement and rising costs. Despite the affordable‑housing mandate, opposition remains strong.
Commissioners have stated that they intend to proceed with the development under the legal framework provided by the Live Local Act. No final approval or construction date has been announced at this time.
The dispute centers on balancing new residential development with community interests. City officials have not released further details about financing, timelines, or public consultation events related to the plan.