The Broward County Commission took a step towards easing the housing affordability crisis as they approved a first-of-its-kind master plan that includes financial, legislative, and zoning solutions. Broward is one of the least affordable places to live in the country. It’s something commissioners say has put the county’s economic competitiveness, resilience, and quality of life…
The Diocese of Venice in Florida and National Development of America have completed Phase 1 construction of St. Peter Claver Place Apartments, an affordable housing complex within the Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard redevelopment area in Fort Myers. St. Peter Claver Place Apartments provides affordable housing for qualified residents, those who make up to 60%…
The City of Orlando released the latest iteration of what it hopes to be an urban gathering space in downtown Orlando, The Canopy, formerly known as the Under-i project. The Canopy will occupy 10 acres underneath Interstate 4 in Downtown Orlando between South Hughey Avenue and South Garland Avenue. It will include bike paths, pedestrian-friendly…
Key Detail is a Belarusian artist who works with painting, drawing, and illustrations. He studied Architecture in Minsk, Belarus, and currently lives and works in New York City. Growing up in Minsk, Key Detail has been active on the street art scene since 2000 and has worked consistently towards developing his unique style and skills…
The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Art On The Plaza Artists: Yanira Collado, Christopher Mitchell, and Nicole Salcedo. This annual program, inaugurated in 2020, provides an opportunity for South Florida artists to engage with the museum and its community, employing MOCA’s front plaza as a platform to…
Three of the properties will increase the amount of park space in the city’s downtown, while two will specifically expand the city’s crown jewel: Lake Eola Park. The purchases, totaling $19.4 million, will be paid for by Community Redevelopment Agency funding and will not affect the city’s budget. The city has openly wished to buy…
With praise from local and state officials, the first phase of the St. Peter Claver Place affordable housing community, with 136 units, was blessed by Bishop Frank J. Dewane on February 27, 2024. The Diocese of Venice partnered on the project with National Development of America, Inc. (NDA), and was supported by the City of…
In a landmark decision, Lake Wales is set to reclaim the Walesbilt Hotel, a historic but neglected downtown icon, following a Circuit Court ruling. The city’s long-standing legal battle with the property’s current owner, Dixie-Walesbilt LLC, culminated in a victory that addresses false claims made during the renovation contract bidding process in 2010. While the…
Haines City, Florida, is embarking on a significant initiative to rejuvenate the historic Oakland community’s business district, a move that’s stirring excitement among both former business owners and residents alike. This effort, led by the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency, aims to restore the vibrancy of an area that was once the heart of the…
Orlando leaders are eyeing some properties downtown because they want to use them to help the area grow. The Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency met Wednesday and approved buying the buildings to be redeveloped. A fire destroyed 30 S. Orange Avenue years ago. The city recently leased it, but hasn’t been able to do much with…
The Rotary Club of Winter Park and the Community Redevelopment Agency will present the 45th Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 2. More than 60 organizations and businesses will march through downtown beginning at 9 a.m. with Fr. Richard M. Walsh, Pastor of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, serving as Grand…
Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency officials say they plan to build public restrooms at McKenzie Park. The CRA and the downtown improvement board are partnering on the project. The plans call for a total of four restroom stalls with an estimated cost of $200,000. Read the whole article here.
