Local Community Redevelopment Projects Win State Awards Twelve redevelopment projects, organizations and leaders throughout the state have been recognized by the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) for their outstanding achievements in improving local communities. The recipients were honored at a special awards banquet last night at the 2011 Annual Conference. “The FRA annual awards program brings…
Kissimmee Main Street to Bring Back Food Trucks The food trucks will be rolling in downtown Kissimmee again, and probably a lot sooner than originally planned. Last week’s first Flicks on the Bricks event, which included more than a dozen food trucks, was so successful that another food truck event is going to be scheduled for…
City of Bradenton Central Community Redevelopment Agency Wins State Redevelopment Award The City of Bradenton Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA) is one of 12 organizations to be honored by the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) in Orlando, FL on October 20, 2011 at its Annual Conference. The President’s Award will be given to the CCRA for…
Worth Avenue Streetscape in Palm Beach
Palmetto housing rehab a blessing for homeowner Living in the little stucco house on 11th Street West had become an ordeal for Betty Hammond. The air-conditioning hadn’t worked in two years. The kitchen sink was separated from the wall. The roof leaked. “I was running out of buckets and pots when it rained,” the…
Delray CRA shifts away from traditional role to help businesses thrive The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is shifting its focus from its old model — improving infrastructure — to attracting new businesses and keeping established businesses alive during a sluggish economy. And it’s catching on. The Boynton Beach CRA is offering similar programs and…
The CRA, FRA and TCRPC sponsored a Florida’s Brownfield Redevelopment Program Event in West Palm Beach
Using Twitter to Encourage Engagement in Urban History You’ve all seen them, the plaques with years on them displayed around your city. They commemorate people, places or events that are import to the history of the city. Maybe you even stop to read them. Most likely you take them for granted and walk right by.…
Florida’s Gadsden County, “Big Bend” Region Win Southeast’s Largest Solar Farm Project National Solar Power announced Monday the company would build the Southeast’s largest solar farm in Gadsden County, Florida- generating hundreds of new jobs and pouring #1.5 billion in economic investment into the region. “Gadsden County was chosen for this significant project for many…
3D Projection Mapping and its Impact on Media & Architecture in Contemporary and Future Urban Spaces The 3D projection mapping “process for creating tailor-made projections for specific objects” allows the focus of a video image to be specifically adapted in line with the various surface characteristics of a façade. In this process, the diverse material…
Only 6 weeks remain before the most highly anticipated energy event in Florida! The 2011 Florida Energy Summit, October 26-28, in Orlando, Florida, will serve as a launching point for future energy policy in the state of Florida. Previously known as “Farm to Fuel” the 2011 Florida Energy Summit will reflect the Department of Agriculture…
Bartow CRA Set to Hire New Executive Director The Community Redevelopment Agency board in Bartow has agreed to offer its executive director’s job to Patrick Brett, the interim director of the agency since June. Board Chairwoman Joanne Stidham said the board was impressed with his credentials and knowledge of the area. “He also has worked…
