Changes to Downtown CRA Could Help Recognize DeLand’s Historic Black Community

I read the editorial titled “Congratulations, West Volusia!” I write to share my thoughts on the opportunity to further recognize the importance of DeLand’s historic Black community, and the business, social and religious contributions to DeLand. The current boundary of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) excludes much of the historic Yemassee area, an area…

Boynton Beach approves $80 million mixed-use project

Boynton Beach City Commission has approved agreements with the Boynton Beach CRA and Affiliated Development to advance a mixed-use, mixed-income workforce housing project. The Pierce development will include 16,800 square feet of restaurant and commercial space, a minimum of 236 apartment units and a parking garage with 150 public parking spaces. Affiliated Development was the…

Artist To Display Hand-Colored Black And White Photos In Clearwater

CLEARWATER, FL — The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency has announced the debut exhibit of Niki Butcher, “Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography,” featuring more than 60 hand-painted photographs created over five decades. The free exhibit is on display at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., through Jan. 31. Showcasing the historical, scenic and sometimes…

Pensacola Set To Revamp Neighborhood Design Standards

On Monday, the City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency approved design and development standards for some Pensacola neighborhoods. Just like any building that has stood for generations, Pensacola’s development rules may be due for some refurbishment. And the city is poised to do just that, as the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency signed off Monday evening…