Oakland Park cuts ribbon on new city hall as growth reshapes downtown
With a new city hall inside the Sky building, Oakland Park is expanding housing, businesses and public spaces ahead of its 2029 centennial.
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With a new city hall inside the Sky building, Oakland Park is expanding housing, businesses and public spaces ahead of its 2029 centennial.
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