Area around NW 17th street (Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise: low income, rent, homes)

[sabre26]

I used to live on the 2600 block of NW 17th street, 40 years ago. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the neigborhood is like now.

Thanks,
Sabre

[compelled to reply]

It's...uhh...not a good neighborhood anymore...

[sabre26]

Originally Posted by compelled to reply

It's...uhh...not a good neighborhood anymore...

What is the make-up of the neighborhood? And what's the neighborhood called? I remember even as a little kid there where some sketchy people around? I got in my first knockdown, drag-out fight there and I was only 7 years old at the time.

Is the grammar school Ft. Lauderdale Manor still there, and Bradley Airport?

Thanks. It's been a long time.

[crisp444]

I have only driven through that area (I just mapped it) and it is pretty rough looking. I think it's majority black nowadays. Lauderdale Manors Elementary is still around, and since it is 97% black I imagine that reflects the neighborhood's demographics.

[Wild Style]

where is this place he is talking about? what is near it?

[sabre26]

Thanks for the replies.

Is Bradley Airport still there? It was a small private airport. I used to watch people skydiving from my back yard.

[crisp444]

Originally Posted by Wild Style

where is this place he is talking about? what is near it?

It's the area west of 95 between Sunrise Blvd and NW 19th St.

And Sabre, I don't know of an airport in the area besides the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport at Commercial Blvd and Powerline Rd.

[Wild Style]

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whoa, thats the hood right? Near Dillard Highschool or am I way off?

[compelled to reply]

Yep not far from Dillard.

[Wild Style]

^^

Umm and he wants to move over there? I mean its not dangerous, at least not from my time spent over there. But most dont even own their homes. People rent them out to low income tenants. IF I were a brave man and up for a challenge i would move to progresso heights which is just down sunrise off of Andrews avenue. OR i would move to Franklin Park which is on the south side of Sunrise along I-95. it is still very low income HOWEVER, I have seen city of Fort Lauderdale's plans for that area. It is impressive indeed. You just have to have the patience and fortitude to stick through the transition period.