Community Redevelopment Project/Marketing Coordinator – Lake Park CRA

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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT/MARKETING COORDINATOR Department:  Community Redevelopment Agency  Annual Salary Range:  $60,784.98 to $97,255.96  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Full Time JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Administrator, develops plans and executes project and marketing initiatives that grow the Town and Community Redevelopment Agency brand and drive targeted individuals, businesses, and investors…

The Power of Public Art

Redevelopment News

From outdoor murals on the sides of buildings to sculptures along city promenades, public works of art can beautify and distinguish towns, attract tourism, celebrate communities and enrich the people who encounter them. According to an opinion poll conducted by Americans for the Arts, 86 percent of Americans believe that art and culture improve their…

‘This is Gorgeous’: Completed Projects Bring Lake Wales Closer to Being ‘A City in a Garden’

Redevelopment News

Lake Wales recently finished two related projects, part of an ambitious, multiyear plan to revitalize downtown and attract new businesses. The city held a ribbon cutting March 7 to celebrate the renovations of Park Avenue and Market Plaza. Lake Wales, Florida, recently completed renovations on Park Avenue and Market Plaza to revitalize its downtown area.…

Apopka Action Sports Park Grand Opening

Redevelopment News

After a January groundbreaking followed by several weeks of construction, the city hosted a grand opening for the Apopka Action Sports Park, a $500,000 project that the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funded. The grand opening, which will had a ribbon cutting, began at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at the park, which is located north…

BBCRA Celebrates Government Finance Professionals Week and Honors Finance Team

Redevelopment News

The week of March 17-21, 2025, marks Government Finance Professionals Week, a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who manage the financial operations of local governments and ensure fiscal responsibility. Sponsored by the Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA), this week highlights the invaluable contributions of finance professionals in sustaining and enhancing the communities they serve.…

The Starter Home: A Forgotten Path to Affordable Housing

Redevelopment News

Without a doubt, Apopka, like most communities, needs affordable housing. At the February 12th meeting of the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency, the board discussed turning a city-owned property on South 8th Street and Highland Avenue into either six new homes, five new homes, four bigger homes, or four homes and a pocket park. A true starter home represents the smallest increment…

An East Tampa Project Promises to Bring Jobs and Housing to an Overlooked Neighborhood

Redevelopment News

The estimated $80 million proposal is expected to bring affordable housing, a vocational training center, business space and infrastructure improvements to the industrial district by 2027. The development plans were designed in line with priorities the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency has for the district. “We came in at the time that the residents were…