The Newberry Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board reviewed ongoing and proposed initiatives for downtown at its Aug. 11, 2025, meeting, including a new mural, the first application for a commercial façade grant, and potential programs to support business marketing and residential improvements. Work began Aug. 4 on a mural for the west wall of the…
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board unanimously adopted a new residential façade repair grant program designed to help residents afford home improvements by simplifying the application process, offering homeowners contractor options, and focusing on quality repairs that have a positive community impact. The CRA Board finalized the details of the grant program at its…
The Avon Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board unanimously approved the design for gateway signage at its Monday night meeting. This design would be for two signs along U.S. 27, replacing the current ones. The identical designs of the signs would include a sketch of the downtown bandstand at the top, around it “EST. 1886”…
Pompano’s McNab House & Botanical Gardens project took a major step forward with unanimous approval from the city’s Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday night. The board’s vote was to approve the project as a major site plan alongside a “public purpose adjustment” that would relieve certain requirements for lot coverage, and building setbacks, as…
On Thursday, August 21st, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted 5-0 for the approval of the North Adams Street Pedestrian Improvement project. The approved $1.5 million project includes adding bump-outs to define parallel parking spaces, creating shorter connections between the crosswalks, and improving accessibility of the ramps located on North Adams Street. Proposed…
St. Augustine’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) made significant strides in funding improvements during its recent meeting on August 28, 2025. The agency approved a budget increase for the Downtown Landscape Master Plan, raising its allocation from $671,955 to $808,728, thanks to new funding from St. Johns County. This adjustment reflects the agency’s commitment to enhancing…
Two basketball courts at Alonzo Williams Park are now open for use one month after a renovation project began, according to an Aug. 21 city of Apopka news release. The city parks and recreation department used money from the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency to rebuild the two community basketball courts. The lighted basketball courts are…
RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County. Another…
The Tallahassee CRA Board approved two separate applications for this project in 2022. Just one year ago arts and entertainment destination SoMo Walls’ anchor tenant The Monroe opened its doors. Its official introduction into the capital city on Aug. 2, 2024 brought in a wave of excitement as well as stark criticism. Despite some backlash surrounding the…
The City of Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency held a Virtual Workshop on Friday morning, discussing its proposed projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Proposed allowance of $1,294,570 for projects in the Millville District Proposed allowance of $1,409,798 for projects in the St. Andrews District Proposed allowance of $574,391 for projects in the Downtown District…
The position is a highly responsible, professional, technical, and administrative position with responsibilities involving analytical and technical work in the areas of City-wide economic development. Monitors existing business assistance areas and explores the potential for new investment tools to enhance the community’s overall effectiveness, productivity, and sustainability. Provide backup services to the overall Growth Management…
A pedestrian bridge in downtown Tallahassee may soon get a $150,000 makeover. The Downtown Redevelopment Commission recently voted to recommend up to $150,000 for the bridge’s improvements. The improvements are part of a larger effort to spruce up downtown Tallahassee, as the bridge is right next to the failed project, Washington Square. The bridge, located…
