Local Community Redevelopment Projects Win State Awards
Twelve redevelopment projects, organizations and leaders throughout the state have been recognized by the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) for their outstanding achievements in improving local communities. The recipients were honored at a special awards banquet last night at the 2011 Annual Conference.
“The FRA annual awards program brings statewide recognition to our members and their successful revitalization efforts,” said Kurt Easton, FRA president. “I believe the progress we are making today will sustain new growth and redevelopment for Florida communities in the future.”
Each year, FRA honors redevelopment leaders throughout the state ofFloridafor exemplary redevelopment projects and programs. The 12 awards winners are:
- Best Capital Projects/Beautification
Kissimmee Phase I Streetscape
City of Kissimmee, Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency
- Best Creative Organizational Development & Funding
Parker Street Multi-Modal Corridor Project
Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency
- Best Cultural Enhancement
Cuillo Theater
City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
- Best Management Programs & Creative Partnerships
Extreme Martin Makeover East Stuart Edition
City of Stuart, Stuart Community Redevelopment Agency
- Best Marketing and Communications
Dania Beach Marketing and Rebranding Initiative
City of Dania Beach, Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
- Best “Out of the Box”
Pleasant City: A Community Inspired
City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
- Outstanding Affordable Housing Project
Palm Manor Apartments
Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
- Outstanding New Building Project
New Building Project: Publix Supermarket April 2011
Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency
- Outstanding Rehabilitation, Renovation or Reuse Project
Ocean Mall
Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
- Best Transportation/Transit Enhancement
Hollywood Trolley
Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency
- Best Planning Study
Regional Stormwater Facility Siting Analysis
City of Kissimmee, Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency
- President’s Award
CareerEdge Funders Collaborative of Manatee & Sarasota
Bradenton Central Community Redevelopment Agency
Founded in 1974, the FRA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assistingFloridaprofessionals and volunteers in community revitalization efforts. With its mission of “transforming spaces, revitalizing places,” FRA is committed to providing a forum for its more than 300 members to share knowledge and common experiences regarding revitalization opportunities and issues. We advocate for quality urban economic development and urban infill, and serve as a statewide clearinghouse for redevelopment information.
For more information about the awards program or the FRA, contact Erin Schmidt at (850) 386-9100 or visit www.redevelopment.net.