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 Florida in the field of redevelopment and community enhancement.
Congratulations to the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for their CRA receiving the “President’s Award” for “Heart of Boynton Village Apartments and Shops.”
From the FRA Awards “Best Book,” the Boynton Beach CRA explains, “What makes the Heart of Boynton Village Apartments and Shops project possible is the collaboration of a creative public-private partnership. This partnership leveraged publicly owned real estate and development incentives to encourage private redevelopment. As a result, the partners in this project shared the risks (and benefits) that kept the project on track when the developer was faced with the post-pandemic increase in construction costs. As the first redevelopment project in over 50 years on the historic African-American commercial boulevard, getting community support and buy-in was essential to the success of the project. The mixed-use project will reactivate the once-vibrant corridor and spur future redevelopment opportunities along the corridor.”
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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