Miami is coming into its own as an increasingly international city that continues to attract new residents, visitors and investment and development activity. The city’s urban core is flourishing, with residents gravitating toward a downtown area that allows them to live, work and play in the same neighborhood. The Miami retail market is experiencing a…
TEMPLE TERRACE — Florida Hospital, one of two companies that planned to make pitches Monday to be the anchor of Downtown Temple Terrace, has withdrawn its proposal. This came after city redevelopment director Marty Hudson gave the hospital a low score on how it fits with the city’s redevelopment plan and the money it would…
TAMPA — Tampa Bay Rays executives met with Tampa and Hillsborough officials Monday to go over a half-dozen or more potential sites for a new ballpark, but this time the Florida State Fairgrounds was not in the mix. Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan said after the 90-minute meeting he felt confident that going forward neither…
A depressed part of the city has landed a rare proposal for a new project, but it’s not exactly what the city had in mind. A 308-unit, five-story complex called Deerfield Trace is proposed for a stretch of Dixie Highway that consists largely of industrial buildings, vacant lots and a few convenience stores. The area,…
This, from West Palm Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency: Northwood Village has been designated a Florida Main Street by the Florida Division of Historical Resources, the agency that preserves and promotes Florida’s historical, archaeological and folk culture resources. The Main Street designation and program focuses on economic development in the context of historic preservation. While concentrating on revitalizing Northwood…
Is he mad? For the past nine months, Jack Luft has been plotting a transformation of downtown Fort Myers that will blow people’s minds. Working from an aerie above United Ale House, the man-about-downtown Fort Myers has plotted a vision of the pleasing but sleepy city center as a hub for artists and art patrons humming 24-7.…
The city of Temple Terrace will consider a proposal this week to jump-start the redevelopment of its business district. Aside from being the sole surviving bid, the proposal is neither generous nor inspiring, and the City Council, which will vet the plan at a public meeting Monday, should tamp down any clamor to move ahead…
Boynton Beach city officials say that their downtown is on its way up. After an hourslong discussion Tuesday night, the city’s redevelopment agency approved a new plan that sets up the city’s downtown for a makeover. According to the plan, downtown will have six downtown districts, each with its own development regulations, building heights and…
How can you tell if your agency’s digital marketing efforts are effective? How do you know if users are visiting your agency’s website? One of the easiest and user-friendly ways to measure your digital presence and marketing effectiveness is through Google Analytics. Why Google Analytics? Google Analytics is a helpful tool that generates information and…
With most of the partner agreements in place, final details are being smoothed out for Tri-Rail commuter service to steam into downtown Miami before the end of next year. “We are looking at insurance issues we’ll have to deal with in the future, and we got All Aboard Florida to give us a tour of…
The Temple Terrace City Council is considering two proposals for its downtown redevelopment area — one from Eriksson Technologies, and the other from Florida Hospital. Following state regulations, they’ll meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency to hear more about each plan on at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the Lightfoot Recreation Center, 10901 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace. A special…
What does the future hold for emerging neighborhoods surrounding the University of South Florida in north Tampa? Nearly $4 million in federal funds is being pumped into the community for new job opportunities just as businesses are gearing up for construction and expansions along the Fowler Avenue corridor. It’s all part of a push by…
