A stroll down Riverwalk
A stroll down Riverwalk: Visit the Bradenton Herald to view photo gallery.
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Sadowski Housing Coalition Statement Regarding Agreement to Use Discretionary Settlement Funds for Housing Tallahassee, Fla. – The Sadowski Housing Coalition today released the following statement attributed to Jaimie Ross, facilitator for the coalition, regarding the agreement between Attorney General Pam Bondi and legislative leaders to use discretionary mortgage-settlement dollars for housing. Under the bank settlement…
DetailsOmni CRA area: Arsht Performing Arts Center Impact
Downtown’s cultural corridor blossoms BY LEWIS “MIKE” EIDSON www.colson.com The news that Espacio USA will build a $412 million mixed-use development at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard is a big win for Miami’s real-estate market and broader economy. It’s also a sign that the cultural corridor now under development in downtown Miami is serving as a magnet…
DetailsFriends of Our Urban Forest Awards Program – Urban Forestry Council
Friends of Our Urban Forest Awards Program – Urban Forestry Council Nominations for the 2012 Friends of Our Urban Forest Award Program are now being accepted. Please apply online or download the application – see links below. Awards nomination deadline is November 16, 2012. OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL Recognition of a professional individual for his or her contribution…
DetailsNational Regional Planning Councils Report on Livability
Livability Literature Review: A Synthesis of Current Practice Introduction and Purpose In 2009, the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) created the Partnership for Sustainable Communities (the Partnership) “to help improve access to affordable housing, more transportation…
DetailsBriefs Filed in Ponce Inlet Land Development Case
Briefs Filed in Ponce Inlet Land Development Case Case History The links below are the initial brief and the brief filed by the Florida League of Cities and the American Planning Association in support of the Town of Ponce Inlet’s position in the case. Note that it is highly unusual for entities like these to…
DetailsAfter years of broken promises, Hallandale Beach gets state-of-the art park
This project was funded with CRA monies – a pivotal project for the Foster Road redevelopment efforts. Not only did this $1.5 million build a Community Center, but this project created a excellent economic impact in the community: 12 local small businesses were utilized on the project – $695,715; 29 jobs created, 26 of whom…
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The Office of Economic and Demographic Research has published the 2012 Local Government Financial Information Handbook. This annual report is a reference for most of the revenue sources available to local governments and contains relevant information useful for local government budgeting purposes, including descriptions of revenue sources, estimated revenue distributions, and adjusted population estimates used…
DetailsDelray Greenmarket Relocating to Old School Square Park
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—The Delray GreenMarketis relocating to the Old School Square Park in the Pineapple Grove Arts Districtfor its 17th season, beginning Saturday, October 13. The move received final approval from the City Commission last week. The market is an open-air weekend destination offering fresh produce, plants, baked goods, gourmet food items, and other unique…
DetailsTallest Mobile Boat Hoist in the World Locates in Dania Beach CRA
Dania Beach boatyard rolls out 900-ton boatlift Derecktor sets its sights on mega-yachts and a revived marine industry EILEEN SOLER • Waterfront Times Boatyard Derecktor of Florida has finished building a 900-ton mobile boat hoist — the largest in Florida and the tallest in the world. Dwarfing buildings and people to the size of toys…
DetailsA Shining Beacon for Panama City
Plans for The Panama City Lighthouse began in 2003, when it was going to be a quaint, utilitarian structure that would honor our community’s history as well as serve as an event shelter with a beacon on top. It was designed after an authentic, historical Florida lighthouse. Now, after more than a decade, and with…
DetailsInvitation to tour development opportunities in historic Ybor City
Discover Development Opportunities Reception & Tour of Ybor City Wednesday, September 19, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Ritz Ybor Please respond to Ybor City Development Corp. by Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Click HERE for print version of invitation.
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