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 Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency for their FRA Award for “Outstanding Rehabilitation, Renovation, or Reuse Project” for “Connor Park.”
From the FRA Awards “Best Book,” the City of Palmetto CRA explains, “Connor Park is a stunning addition to the City of Palmetto. Always forward-thinking, the Palmetto CRA looked at a contaminated Brownfields site and saw a future community park. While dealing with Brownfields sites is often complicated and expensive, they offer a tremendous opportunity to transform environmentally impacted properties into end uses that can benefit the entire community in a holistic manner. Spending time in nature helps us develop a better understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment. When we become stewards of nature, we can see why it’s important to support healthy waterways.”
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.
FRA Members can now search ALL previous FRA Award Entries and gain inspiration from hundreds of detailed listings – members can view that here: https://my.
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