FRAstaff, Author at Florida Redevelopment Association

Where Redevelopers Meet: Orlando CRA Tour Highlights Innovative Approaches to Housing and Redevelopment

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 17, 2026

The Apopka, Bartow, Orlando and Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agencies recently participated in “Where Redevelopers Meet – Orlando CRA Connect 407 Tour,” an opportunity for community redevelopment professionals to explore innovative redevelopment and housing initiatives taking place in Central Florida. The tour brought together CRA representatives for a firsthand look at projects and programs addressing…

CRA Board to Consider TIF Agreement for Bimini East

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

Cape Coral City Council, sitting as the South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency commission, is expected to vote on a Tax Increment Rebate Agreement of more than $45 million between the city and Crowne Development, Inc. and Bimini Basin Redevelopment Company, LLC Wednesday. According to Resolution 11-26, “the city intends to convey the right, title and…

Bradenton Plans Renovations for Point Park University Campus

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

The City of Bradenton and its Community Redevelopment Agency are prepared to invest millions of dollars into a university building in downtown Bradenton. Pittsburgh-based Point Park University and the City of Bradenton recently announced plans to bring a satellite campus, focused on performing arts, to downtown Bradenton, and the City of Bradenton could spend up…

Margate CRA Approves Final Concept Design for City Center

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

Work is proceeding on the Margate City Center project. At the September 9 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, the board passed a resolution approving Brookfield Holdings’ final concept design for the Margate City Center project. When complete, the new mixed-use development is projected to produce $1.7 billion in economic impact through lease payments and tax…

Tampa CRA Pushes Rays-Related Redevelopment Changes to November

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

The next phase of Tampa’s Rays stadium deal will have to wait a little longer after the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board postponed action on a series of redevelopment-area changes tied to the project. The Tampa CRA continued the item until its Nov. 12 meeting. The proposal would direct CRA attorney Clifford Shepard to…

After Years of Vacancy, South St. Pete Stretch of MLK Gets a New Look

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

A stretch of MLK Boulevard in South St. Pete is getting a new look, with old buildings being reimagined as businesses and community spaces. The developer behind the project says this is about bringing investment back without pushing out the people who already live there. In the Roser Park neighborhood of South St. Pete, some…

Born From Segregation, Delray Beach’s Pompey Park Prepares For a $59 Million Rebirth

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

Pompey Park in Delray Beach was born out of segregation — a safe haven for Black residents who faced legal discrimination. Today, it remains the heartbeat of the city’s historic Black community, and local leaders are investing millions to secure its future. Pompey Park, an anchor of “The Set” — the city’s historic Black neighborhood…

Florida City Launches $1 Ride Service to Help With Traffic

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

A new electric vehicle transport service intended to fight traffic congestion is being launched in West Palm Beach, Florida, with fares as low as a dollar. In order to address traffic and provide “convenient alternatives” to driving one’s own car, the city has developed West Palm Move, a “public transit network” composed of electric vehicles…

Jackson House Foundation Says It Has Signed Construction Firm, Vows Rebuild After Labor Day Breach

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

The Jackson House Foundation is vowing to move forward with plans to restore the historic Tampa building, even after a piece of the structure fell off over Labor Day weekend. The foundation’s president, Dr. Carolyn Collins, stood before the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday to reassure board members that the project remains on track. She…

Bimini East Project Gets Key Financial Nod

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

The Cape Coral City Council, sitting as South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency commissioners, approved a $45.7 million tax rebate for the Bimini East project on Wednesday. Assistant City Manager Mark Mason took the board through a presentation to shed some light on Tax-Increment Financing, and the proposed agreement with Crowne Development. Mason said when a…

Aurevia Tower Planned for Former Community Center Site in North Miami

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaff September 16, 2026

A 16-story residential tower called Aurevia is set to rise at 1590 NE 123rd Street in North Miami, bringing 225 apartments, ground-floor retail, and a pickleball court to a site that once housed a community center. The North Miami Planning Commission has approved plans for the project, according to Florida YIMBY, which reported the design…

Housing/Community Development Specialist (Home Rehabilitation Program)

JobsBy FRAstaff September 15, 2026

📍 Location: Broward County 💼 Position Type: Full-Time 🏛 Department: RED HUP Home Rep 📅 Application Deadline: 9/25/2026 5:00 PM Eastern 🔎 Job Summary This is a professional and administrative position with the Housing and Urban Planning Division that requires a candidate with thorough income certification experience and knowledge in the administering, implementing, and monitoring…

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