Redevelopment Planner – City of Melbourne

Redevelopment Planner City of Melbourne Melbourne, Florida Salary Range: $63,972.84 – $104,824.63 annually Description: Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director or one of the managers, performs planning and redevelopment functions involving urban and community redevelopment planning, including coordination of activities for the community redevelopment agencies (CRA)’s. The employee may be responsible for…

Economic Development Manager – City of Melbourne

Economic Development Manager City of Melbourne Melbourne, FL Salary Range: $68,000.48 – $111,550.80 Annually Incumbent supervises personnel related to the redevelopment and economic development activities of the division and is responsible for the management of the City’s Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) and oversees City boards assigned to the division. The work requires broad administrative and…

City of Lakeland Selects RMA to Revitalize Midtown CRA with Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Update

RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Lakeland to spearhead the strategic modification of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Midtown District Redevelopment Plan. This initiative will encompass a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the implementation of performance measures, and the establishment of updated goals and objectives.…

Cornerstone Apartments in Coral Springs Near Completion as New Restaurants and Museum Prepare to Open

Major construction at the Cornerstone development in downtown Coral Springs is expected to wrap up by September, the project’s developer told the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency this week. While work will continue on the retail spaces, more than 700 apartment units in the north and south buildings are slated for completion by that time, according…

Fort Myers CRA Seeks Design Proposals for Innovation Walk

Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications for its planned Walk of Innovation. The riverfront project will reimagine public space from the Edison to Caloosahatchee bridges, culminating at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Goals include a master plan that integrates augmented reality and virtual reality elements, honors historical and cultural…

Tampa Union Station Renovation Moving Along

The restoration of Tampa Union Station is quite literally bringing back a long-gone piece of the downtown landmark’s history. Thanks to community contributions, the nonprofit Friends of Tampa Union Station bought the historic train station’s original door handles and knobs from a collector in Miami. These collector’s items from a bygone era when rail ruled…

Bloom to Bring Affordable Housing to Essential Workers

A new, affordable housing community is coming to Fort Myers, marking a significant step forward in addressing the region’s pressing need for attainable housing. Located at 2010 Hanson St. in Fort Myers, Bloom is being developed by Renaissance Development Group, in collaboration with Lee County and the city of Fort Myers. The 336-unit community will offer affordable rental…