Bridges are figuratively and metaphorically powerful symbols. They embody the idea of linking places, ideas, or people, facilitating communication and unity. Metaphorically, bridges can signify personal or emotional growth, acting as pathways that allow individuals to move from one phase of life to another, bridging the gap between the past and the future. In literature and art, they often symbolize hope, progress, and the possibility of new beginnings.

They also become icons for some of the world’s most famous cities. Think of the Golden Gate in San Francisco or the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. London’s Tower Bridge or Sydney’s Harbor Bridge.

Fort Lauderdale will soon have its own icon: A light-based artwork will dramatically transform the 17th Street Causeway Bridge into a mesmerizing visual experience. It will complete the renaissance of the gateway to the Fort Lauderdale beach, which includes the new Broward Convention Center and Hotel and the complete reimagination of the iconic Pier Sixty-Six. It will connect homes and hotels, restaurants and educational institutions, our cruise industry and the entire marine community.

The lighting of the bridge will serve as a testament to Broward county’s 50-year commitment to public art, illuminating our region as a welcoming cultural destination for all.