Urban sprawl has several definitions. In general, it is considered the spreading out of new development onto land adjacent to existing development. Sprawl is said to occur when low-density developments are created around cities away from where people have traditionally shopped, worked, played and studied, thus creating a need for transportation between homes and activities.…
The extra green space on the site where Florida Hospital Waterman once stood is nice, city leaders admit. But now, with the economy percolating again, Eustis officials have decided it’s time to make a concerted effort with the property’s owners to sell the 4.8 acres for commercial and residential development to boost the city’s tax…
The past will be a part of the city’s future downtown development, city officials say. The city commission on Monday said it would only consider development proposals that keep all or part of the historic high school at Town Square, which includes City Hall, the library and the downtown police and fire stations. Saving the…
As the redevelopment of the Sarasota Quay property inches closer, the future of the 1925 Belle Haven building, just over the fence from the vacant former Quay site and from the Hyatt Regency hotel, will come into focus. In the Belle Haven, developer GreenPointe Holdings of Jacksonville has the opportunity to find a new use…
A Coconut Grove theater steeped in history from Miami’s segregation era has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, paving the way for redevelopment, sources told The Real Deal. The ACE Theatre at 3664 Grand Avenue was added on June 13, according to the register’s website. The historic designation means the owner, ACE…
Margate has signed a deal to build its first downtown, a city center of 968 apartments, 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, a hotel and an amphitheater — all along or within walking distance of State Road 7. City leaders said they are excited. “We have never been this far,” said Commissioner Lesa “Le”…
Good press is vital to the mission of any CRA. Without positive media coverage, a CRA may find it difficult to gain the support it needs to complete redevelopment initiatives and projects. Having good media relations will help the public see the value in CRA activities. So, what can you do to maximize your CRA’s…
Developing six locales within the center of Boynton Beach could be the solution for downtown revitalization, city officials say. On Tuesday, at the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s regular meeting, board members discussed a plan that would increase foot traffic and fill empty storefronts in the city’s downtown. Upgrades planned by the city would be…
Bimini Basin,133.6 acres in Cape Coral near Cape Coral Parkway and Palm Tree Boulevard, is one of the city’s top priorities for future growth. Envisioned as a mixed-use district with shops, restaurants, entertainment and housing all in a walkable area, the district has several steps to go through before it can be developed. Wednesday morning…
Redevelopment Agency (MCRA) approved an agreement with South Florida’s New Urban Communities for development of a 36-acre mixed use town center at State Road 7 and Margate Boulevard. The plan will provide 968 apartment units, 100,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurants, an 80+ room hotel, and numerous civic uses–all within walking distance of each…
TREASURE ISLAND – The possibility of redevelopment on the north side of Treasure Island picked up momentum July 5 when city commissioners unanimously passed the proposed Planned Development Zoning District ordinance on second and final reading. However, it’s not a done deal. Voters must still approve the measure when it appears on the ballot on…
Fast-growing Nautical Ventures Group is beefing up its presence in Palm Beach County. The Dania Beach company this week announced plans to open a second marine superstore in the county on July 25. The Riviera Beach store at 1501 Broadway follows the opening of a Nautical Ventures superstore at Northlake Marina in North Palm Beach…
Two ambitious projects have been proposed to redevelop Coral Gables municipal garages that sit on land the city considers underutilized. The redevelopment has been discussed for several years and a request for proposals was sent out earlier this year. Municipal Garage 1 at 245 Andalusia Ave. is a three-level concrete building with 282 spaces (272…
Two Sarasota companies and a Bradenton agency have sent letters of intent to Bradenton’s Central Community Redevelopment Agency for developing property on the corner of 13th Avenue West and First Street. Officials have discussed the future of the site, agreeing that a grocery store concept is ideal for the neighborhood, but they would not restrict…
A major mixed-use project that would include an assisted living facility, workforce apartments and retail space is planned for North Miami, The Real Deal has learned. Markus Frankel, president of Bay Harbor Islands-based Frankel Benayoun Architects, presented the mixed-use development proposal to a small, but engaged, community gathering in North Miami earlier this week. The development, which will…
Boynton Beach says that opening more small antique shops in town could help foster downtown development. That’s why the city made a recent change to allow more used-book stores, consignment and antique shops to open in clusters on Boynton Beach’s Ocean Avenue and other areas scheduled for redevelopment. City officials say that developing this niche…
Mayor Bob Buckhorn and the City of Tampa, Florida, broke ground this week on the redevelopment of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park designed by Denver urban design and landscape architecture firm Civitas with W Architecture and Landscape Architecture of New York. Mayor Buckhorn manned a trackhoe, digging into the dirt of the 23-acre site on…
DAYTONA BEACH — City commissioners and the mayor tackled a full agenda Wednesday night, discussing and voting on everything from measures dealing with a new riverfront trail to new signage that will help people find things in the city. Here’s a roundup. NEW WAWA STORE AND GAS STATION: Commissioners approved rezoning 3.5 acres of land at the…
NEW PORT RICHEY — The city has completed a rezoning package that it hopes will kick-start the long-stalled downtown Main Street Landing project while also protecting a slice of land to ensure expansion of the James E. Grey Preserve wilderness park. During a meeting Tuesday night, the New Port Richey City Council rezoned a little…
Deltona is Volusia County’s most populous city and also one of its most visibly blighted, with an aging housing stock and a relatively puny commercial base. Access to basic necessities, like groceries and health care offices, is picking up — but Deltona still lacks the bustling mix of restaurants, shopping, services and other amenities that…
In recent days, there has been a great deal of confusion over who owns Jordan Park Apartments and what is being done to help the low-income residents who live there. As Chief Executive Officer of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA), I would like an opportunity to address community concerns and to provide the facts.…