Inverrary redevelopment vote could shape Lauderhill community's future

For years, Inverrary has stood between its past and its possible future. The golf course that once helped define the community has been closed since 2020. The country club is gone. The land remains, along with a difficult question for residents and property owners: what should come next? That question is now before Inverrary property owners as they consider a major redevelopment plan known as The New Inverrary.

The proposal calls for a new 18-hole Greg Norman Signature golf course, a new clubhouse, parks, lakes, dog areas, protected green space, and approximately four miles of walking trails. The plan also includes new homes built around the restored golf course and community amenities, with Concord Wilshire and Pulte among the development and building partners. Supporters describe the plan as a turning point for a community that has lived for years with a closed course, aging common areas, safety concerns, and uncertainty over the future of a large piece of land at the center of the neighborhood. "We've been waiting for this for the past 25 years," Lauderhill Vice Mayor Richard Campbell said. "It's now or never."

The Lauderhill City Commission has already taken a major step in support of the redevelopment. In March, commissioners voted in favor of an amendment to the Declaration of Use Restrictions, allowing the project to move forward in the approval process. Broward County has also voted in support of the development for its property. Those votes were important steps, but they were not the final decision. Inverrary residential property owners must still approve the necessary changes for the plan to proceed.

"The City Commission cast our vote as property owners because we believe in Inverrary's future; we own 9% of the land, but you own the outcome-454 acres stand between us and transformation," Mayor Denise Grant said. "In our estimation, this project is more than homes, parks, trails, and a modern clubhouse, it's about advancing a revitalized Inverrary that preserves our heritage, enhances everyday living, and sets a positive trajectory for the entire area."

According to project materials, the redevelopment includes $3.3 million in direct financial contributions to the 32 Inverrary associations, approximately $1 million from new home sale closing fees, up to an estimated $150,000 per year from future resale closing fees, projected golf course revenue, proposed new school bus portals, and a $2 million community-wide Motorola safety system. Supporters say these improvements would come without new resident assessments. The plan also calls for the golf course and clubhouse to be transferred to community ownership through the Inverrary Master Association. The new course would be built without debt, with reserves set aside for maintenance before remaining profits are distributed to the 32 associations. Supporters say that ownership structure gives Inverrary a funded path toward restoring a major community asset, improving safety infrastructure, strengthening association finances, and replacing years of uncertainty with a defined plan shaped around community needs.

For many residents, the closed golf course has become a visible symbol of decline. What was once part of Inverrary's identity has become a daily reminder of stalled momentum. Community leaders also warn that leaving the property unresolved could open the door to denser development under Florida's Live Local Act and related redevelopment policies, without the same golf course restoration, clubhouse, safety investment, protected open space, or financial benefits for Inverrary's associations.

For property owners, the decision is significant. The current proposal would trade new low-density housing for a restored golf course, protected open space, safety improvements, community ownership, and direct financial contributions to Inverrary's associations. If the vote fails, the former golf course remains shuttered, and future development options may offer fewer benefits to the existing community.

Supporters are also reminding residents that failing to return a ballot can have the same practical effect as voting no. If the required level of approval is not reached, the plan cannot move forward. With about one month remaining, residents are being urged to review the proposal, ask questions, and make their voices heard. Property owners who have questions or need help with their ballot can visit the Inverrary Information Center at Chateau Mar Golf Resort, 3501 Inverrary Boulevard, Lauderhill, FL 33319. The center is open Tuesday-Friday, 3PM-8PM and Saturday-Sunday, 12PM-5PM.

For Inverrary, this vote is a decision about land, safety, value, and community direction. Property owners now have the opportunity to decide what comes next.