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 Ocala for their FRA Award for “Outstanding New Building Project” for “Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place.”
From the FRA Awards “Best Book,” the City of Ocala explains, “The Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place officially opened to the public in January 2023. This building is a symbol of perseverance. This site was successful due to community champions working with city staff pushing to convert an area that was contaminated due to a previous charcoal plant, to an area where the community can gather, play, and thrive. The center provides not only invaluable programming but access to art of all varieties. The Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place fills a great need for the area, and will only promote positive growth as time goes on.”
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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