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Author Archives: FRAstaff

Tamarac finds new way to raise money for future downtown

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 24, 2014

TAMARAC— In a modified version of a plan that created a public relations nightmare more than six years ago, the city plans to charge businesses a tax to raise millions of dollars for Tamarac Village. But this time, it’s the businesses that aren’t even here yet who will foot the bill. The city commission will vote Jan. 22…

Downtown housing plan draws concern (Panama City)

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 24, 2014

PANAMA CITY — Planning board members Monday approved a development plan that would put more condo units at a beachfront motel, but they tabled a request some members feared might allow developers to install a low-income housing project in the heart of the struggling area. With some hesitation about the lack of specificity in the…

Paid parking could be on the way to downtown Delray

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 23, 2014

If you want to park in downtown Delray Beach, you may have to pay for it. At Tuesday’s meeting, the commission will consider a proposal for charging for parking in downtown garages and on downtown streets, places that are mostly free. The rates would vary depending on how close people want to park to the main…

Tallahassee CRA gives final approval to renovate historic Cascades Park building

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 23, 2014

The Community Redevelopment Agency gave the final green light this morning to provide $816,709 for the renovation of a historic building in Cascades Park. The panel made up of members of the Tallahassee City and Leon County commissions voted 7-1 in favor of making the entire sum of money available for renovation of the brick…

Westside housing, repairs needed in next New Smyrna CRA, residents say

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 23, 2014

NEW SMYRNA BEACH — While the city’s current Community Redevelopment Agency provides grants for residents to fix up their homes, it hasn’t been much use to some residents in the Historic Westside neighborhood who can’t afford to put up the matching funds needed to be eligible for the program. That needs to change in the city’s…

Pompano attorney: Hotel on public land would be “public use”

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 22, 2014

Broward County commissioners will help determine the fate of a prime piece of beachfront land. The property is the Pompano Beach pier parking lot. The city and its Community Redevelopment Agency propose a commercial complex, including a hotel, on the public land. The County Commission must first change the land use designation on the 5.4…

2014 City Cultural Diversity Awards Application Available

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 21, 2014

2014 City Cultural Diversity Awards Application Available The application for the 2014 City Cultural Diversity Awards and additional information is now available online. Please note the new requirement that all projects must be sent via PDF only. The deadline for submission is Friday, January 31, 2014. Visit the website for full details. The award winners…

Seeking development, DeBary creates brownfield zone near SunRail station

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 17, 2014

DEBARY — With an eye toward speeding up development near the new SunRail station, the City Council this week established a brownfield area over the objections of at least one landowner. A 4-1 council vote Wednesday reflected the majority support for the brownfield, an area designated for redevelopment after having real or perceived contamination. Brownfields…

Old downtown New Smyrna fire station could house homes, businesses

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 16, 2014

NEW SMYRNA BEACH — The city’s 65-year old central fire station on Faulkner Street, seemingly slated for obsolescence, could be redeveloped for new homes and businesses. Jack White, a partner with White Challis Redevelopment Co., said he’d like to reuse the building at 103 Faulkner St. as part of the company’s proposed downtown housing development…

Paid parking could be on the way to downtown Delray

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 16, 2014

If you want to park in downtown Delray Beach, you may have to pay for it. At Tuesday’s meeting, the commission will consider a proposal for charging for parking in downtown garages and on downtown streets, places that are mostly free. The rates would vary depending on how close people want to park to the…

Pilot trolley route will take riders to downtown Safety Harbor

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 15, 2014

SAFETY HARBOR — The Jolley Trolley’s brass rails and wooden benches could soon signal a boon to Safety Harbor businesses. After nearly 18 months of planning and negotiating, an eight-month pilot program to bring a trolley to downtown Safety Harbor will start Feb. 1. “I think it’s more of a business morale boost to see…

Long-term challenges in fighting urban blight in Jacksonville

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJanuary 15, 2014

We have come so far but have so far to go. Sometimes the cliches are true. That is the best description to describe the city’s Operation Urban Blight. Huge amounts of trash and debris have been collected. It’s as if a tropical storm has hit the city except this blight happens year round. Since October…

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