Changing downtowns

In Florida, a healthy downtown has become a key indicator of civic vitality. As more residents flock to walkable live/work/play city center and retailers, restaurateurs and companies will follow suit. Orlando has $2.2 billion worth of public and private infrastructure and construction projects. More than 30 projects are under construction or planned for downtown Sarasota,…

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Chris Brown and Kim Briesemeister’s Book ‘Reinventing Your City’ Reveals Strategies for Urban Planning

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown’s new book, “Reinventing Your City – Eight Steps to Turn Your City Around” (ISBN: 9780986086007), is the essential guide for every city and business leader striving to make their community a better place. Authored by the co-founders of Redevelopment Management Associates, their approach to helping…

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In downtown St. Petersburg, ambitious plans for an innovation district start to emerge

St. Petersburg decided not long ago that it wants to launch an “innovation district” — a compact, walkable piece of downtown that houses a cluster of health care, higher education, marine research and other high-powered assets. Among those key assets hoping to collaborate are USF St. Pete, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Bayfront Health, USF…

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Avon Park touts CRA facade grants

AVON PARK — Exterior repairs made to homes and businesses with the aid of city Community Redevelopment Agency facade grants often do not amount to much more than “lipstick” on a deteriorating structure, Avon Park Administrative Services Director Maria Sutherland said Thursday. “It’s not a big amount of money, but it makes a big difference…

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