The FRA is proud to share the 2023 Roy F. Kenzie Awards winners celebrated at the 2023 Conference and to acknowledge the exceptional accomplishments of city and county organizations and entities from across the state of Florida in the field of redevelopment and community enhancement.
Congratulations to the City of Deerfield Beach for their FRA Award for Out Of The Box for “Central City Area Redevelopment Plan.”
From the FRA Awards “Best Book,” the City of Deerfield Beach explains, “The City of Deerfield Beach’s Economic Development Department proposed an exciting new redevelopment plan for the Central City Area, which runs through Dixie Highway from Hillsboro Boulevard to Sample Road and surrounding areas. The proposed plan promises to be specifically crafted, organic, and tailor-made to serve the needs of the community while also securing the economic benefit of new growth to the City. The plan heavily relies on its grassroots communication approach, highlighting the importance of community involvement within the implementation of its four (4) overarching strategies: 1) Build and Strengthen Community Relations; 2) Support Small Businesses and Incentivize Local Employment; 3) Reduce and Prevent Blight; 4) Incentivize Catalytic Development. The plan also proposes the creation of an Enterprise Fund to act as a revolving funding mechanism to be invested into specific strategic catalytic development projects. ”
Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) and development organizations serve as catalysts for the enhancement of cities and urban areas through redevelopment initiatives. These organizations are overseen by boards that are composed of five to seven members, separate from local governments. CRAs primarily focus on projects and plans that contribute to economic development, stimulate growth, and foster increased community engagement.
To see the 2023 FRA Best Book, visit https://redevelopment.
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