The 20-Year Plan That Could Transform Boynton Beach — Are You Watching?
What Will Boynton Beach Look Like in 20 Years? Project 2045 Has the Blueprint
Boynton Beach is updating its Comprehensive Plan 2045, and they want to hear from you. This important blueprint guides the city’s controlled growth across housing, land use, infrastructure, economy, and environmental concerns, which is basically everything that shapes our community’s future. City officials put out a public survey to gather resident input on how we should move forward as a city of over 83,000 people. Balance is key here. The goal is simple: ensure Boynton Beach remains vital and sustainable for years to come. Head to boynton-beach.org, search for Comprehensive Plan 2045, and take a few minutes to complete the survey. As a local resident, your voice matters in shaping where we’re headed.
Boynton Residents: Expect Construction For Years To Come!
Boynton Beach drivers, buckle up! We’re in for years of orange cones and lane closures from two major projects. FDOT kicked off a $64 million I-95 improvement in August that won’t end until 2029. It focuses on widening the Boynton Beach Blvd bridge over I-95 with dual left turn lanes, a third through lane, expanded bike lanes, upgraded lighting and signals, traffic cameras, and improved sidewalks. It’s a massive undertaking aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety as our population grows and more cars hit the road daily. Meanwhile, west of Military Trail, Peninsula Pipeline Company has been installing a natural gas line since June along Old Boynton Road and Congress Avenue stretching toward the Turnpike. Those traffic cones you’ve been dodging all summer are part of the plan to enhance energy access and reliability. The right lane closures have created slower traffic and longer commutes, frustrating many drivers, but the good news is this project should be done by early 2026. Hang in there - better infrastructure is coming, even if it means navigating construction zones for a while longer.
Our Boynton Seniors Continue To Feel The Financial Pressure
The Social Security COLA was announced nine days late on October 24 due to the government shutdown delaying September’s inflation data - affecting roughly 20,000 Boynton Beach residents, or about 22% of our full-time population. Recipients will see a 2.8% increase in their 2026 benefits, averaging around $56 more per month. Sounds good, right? Not so fast. For those 65 and older with Medicare Part B, premiums are expected to jump to around $206—potentially a 12% increase that will eat up most of that COLA boost. Add in rising Part D drug coverage costs, and many retirees will see little to nothing left over to actually combat inflation. Our retired seniors are once again getting squeezed, leaving them with barely enough to keep up with rising costs.
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🎉This Week’s Signature Events
🦇 Boynton Beach Police Department is holding its annual Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, October 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The event will be located at the BBPD headquarters at 2100 High Ridge Rd. There will be a bounce house, food trucks, candy, and decorated law enforcement vehicles. It’s a great safe way to enjoy the holiday and meet some of Boynton Beach’s public servants!
👻 The Spooky Speakeasy: a Night of Mocktails and Mystery is being held on Thursday, October 30 at the Canyon Branch Public Library located at 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave in West Boynton. This is behind Canyon Town Center off Boynton Beach Blvd and Lyons Road. The event begins at 6:00 pm and concludes at 7:30 pm. The library phone number is (561) 903-3700. Parking is plentiful. Costumes are encouraged and you can enjoy a magical nonalcoholic beverage while discovering information on haunted hotels and landmarks. Bingo will be offered as well. There will also be a spot for a Halloween photo op if you choose. Come out and support your local library and enjoy a bit of ghoulish fun!
🎃 The intersection of J street and Lake Ave in Lake Worth will be the site of the legendary J Street Halloween Block Party on Friday, October 31st, from 6:00 pm to midnight. Jon Jordan, the former owner of Propaganda, along with several businesses, community sponsors, and a group of artists are pulling this all together. This is a FREE community event. There will be live music along the block, plus a candy crawl available to families sponsored by Mindful Veterinary Care. Browse the art vendor displays, and enjoy some food treats while you’re there. Remember to dress up in your scariest outfit and enter to win $1,000 costume contest. All ages are welcome. Don’t miss this event as it will be a blast to attend and one of the block parties that will take place in the future on J street!
🤔 Did You Know?
Roughly one in five Boynton residents is over 65, but the city’s been drawing a younger crowd lately thanks to new restaurants, breweries, and waterfront redevelopment near the marina and downtown.
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