DELRAY BEACH — Since its inception in 1985, Delray Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency has been run by an independent board that invests taxpayer dollars into blighted areas of the city. But on Tuesday evening , a city commission, frustrated by a seemingly stagnant Community Redevelopment Agency, dissolved the independent board and took it over — despite the best…
As anyone who has picked up a paint tube or a chisel knows, the arts can be messy. The Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency found that out this week as the board and Collier County commissioners took up a dilemma over murals in the burgeoning arts district in East Naples. By the time the…
“Walk with the Manager” kicks off in New Smyrna Beach City of New Smyrna Beach, FL (May 12, 2017) – Pam Brangaccio, City Manager at the City of New Smyrna Beach will start “Walk with the Manager” events on Friday May 26, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. The monthly walks are approximately two miles at different…
The National League of Cities released an updated report this week on the number of states that have laws preempting local power in certain policy areas. State laws preempting local authority are on the rise around the U.S., according to research the National League of Cities released this week. The group says that, compared to…
Florida’s Successful Legislative Session Last month, the Florida Legislature concluded the 2018 legislative session and Governor Scott signed the 2018-19 budget. Even with many competing priorities this year, the Securing Florida’s Future Budget includes more than $250 million for economic development that will continue to strengthen Florida’s economy. Highlights from the Securing Florida’s Future Budget…
The City of Fort Myers seeks community input at the next Midtown Visioning Plan public meeting on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the Parish Hall of St. Francis Zavier Catholic Church, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, FL. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a presentation at 5:30 p.m. and a design charrette to follow. The…
When longtime neighborhood revitalization leader Kay Ehas joined the Groundwork Jacksonville as its new CEO at the end of September, implementing a detailed masterplan for the revitalization of the Emerald Necklace project was at the top of her list. Now, plans have been announced. Groundwork Jacksonville engaged the Atlanta-based PATH foundation to develop the trail’s…
The Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency has put out a call for projects that advance local arts, culture and heritage. Not-for-profit organizations and public entities can submit applications now through May 24 for up to $3 million in tourist development tax dollar revenue. All proposals must meet the guidelines set in Florida Statutes 125 for use…
Awesome. That was the word which came to mind when I read Times-Union Editorial Page Editor Mike Clark’s December 2017 column about a network of gondolas connecting the Northbank and Southbank. Last week, the Financial News and Daily Record reported that local developer Mike Balanky had identified a route from Kings Avenue to TIAA Bank…
A South Florida developer is eyeing 18 acres near the SunRail station in southwest Orlando for a possible mixed-use development. Miami-based developer MIR Developments LLC is marketing a project that would include apartments, luxury townhomes and a two-story office-and-retail building on Sand Lake Road and Orange Avenue near the existing commuter rail station. Landowner Sandlake…
The Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency on Thursday approved the expansion of the Frenchtown/Southside District to include parts of South City, Orange Avenue and Springhill Road. It’s a move championed by City Commissioner Curtis Richardson, who has pushed the effort for four years and at times grew frustrated with the CRA board’s lukewarm support for the proposal.…
Main Street Alachua is rebranding and the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency Coordinator, Chelsea Bakaitis, said that in five years she wants to see the historic street become a social and community hub. Part of the rebranding effort has involved her agency’s work on marketing and planning events to bring in people and increase business. Unlike…
