Pembroke Pines
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Pembroke Pines is a thriving residential community with a population of over
137,000 that was just, a couple of years ago, named the third fastest growing
city in the US. Not to worry though because the city has done an excellent
job of planning for this growth, including the planning of private and charter
schools to compensate for the already over crowded brand new public schools.
Real Estate
Every type of housing is available here and although the brand
new home building is just about completed in Pembroke Pines,
neighboring Miramar still has pre-construction homes available.
History
Pembroke Pines was created in 1960 and named after the road
that led to the city and the lovely pines that shaded it.
The 1.3 million square foot Pembroke Pines Lakes Regional Shopping
Center is one of the leading malls in Broward County.
Location:
Also an attraction to this city is its location.
Florida's Turnpike and Interstate 75 run through it, providing
a route
for commuters who work in the Miami
and Fort Lauderdale areas. Southwest Broward between the Florida Turnpike
and U.S. Route 27, two miles north of Dade County line and
just 30 minutes to either the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
International Airport or the Miami-Dade International Airport.
Pembroke Pines has plenty of activities for youth and seniors:
Car dealerships. Movie theaters. Ice skating rinks. In-line
hockey rinks. Shopping centers. Wal-Marts. They are all here
to serve the growing number of Pembroke Pines residents, but
the businesses can't build anywhere they like. In the 1980s,
after hearing from residents, city leaders decided how much
land should be set aside for businesses and where it should
be. Some 1,647 acres, or 7.4 percent of the city's total, was
designated, nearly all along the city's main highways such
as Pines Boulevard.
Blueprint for Growth:
That blueprint for growth, which sets aside 50 percent of
the city's 22,176 acres for homes and apartments, has remained
nearly unchanged since. It's the same with the city's codes.
Ordinances say how tall your grass can grow. Just as the city
enforces its blueprint for growth, it enforces codes that keep
the city attractive by preventing houses with peeling paint,
high grass and unsightly businesses.
New residents say those tough policies attracted them to
Pembroke Pines. They know the city, which is now spending
$20 million for new parks, will help protect
their homes and their families.
Remember, when you are looking for a home in the Pembroke Pines area, just
call Florida Homes Online, Inc., toll free, at 1-800-330-1924 to talk about
your real estate needs or email to info@floridahomesonline.com.
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