The idea has long been talked about by downtown boosters: Why not open up a cruise ship terminal when it’s not in use to extend what’s arguably the town’s most popular public amenity — the Riverwalk that runs along the water? Despite enthusiasm from city stakeholders, the idea hadn’t seen much progress. Port officials cited…
DetailsMarjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced the nonprofit organization’s 2022-2023 theater season will conclude next month with another thought-provoking production. “Arts Garage’s four-show theater season has offered powerful thematic performances so far, and our final production will be both inspirational and soul-stirring,” says Waldo. Read the whole article here. #redevelopmentworks
DetailsThe City of Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) and the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) is proud to host the Hallandale Beach Event Series on Friday, February 24, and Saturday, February 25, 2023. The much-anticipated series will highlight the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida’s eclectic and international food scene and spotlight the City’s focus on culture…
DetailsLast week Boynton Beach City Commissioner Aimee Kelley joined the Mayor of Boynton Beach as they signed a declaration designating green space in the Meadows. The designation will allow Boynton Beach the opportunity to make improvements to the land so that residents have a safe and attractive space for the neighborhood to enjoy. The designation…
DetailsThe NMCRA is also seeking applications for the NoMi MURALscape initiative from artists for this citywide mural activation. This initiative will reposition underused wall space and transform them into a tapestry of public art reflective of North Miami’s mosaic of historic film productions and music studios as well as the city’s longstanding support of the arts and…
DetailsThe Public Utility Box initiative, U-Wrap NoMi, will transform conventional utility infrastructure into attractive displays of public art that reflect North Miami’s authentic culture and commitment to the arts. The NMCRA will vinyl wrap digital versions of artworks on utility boxes located throughout the city. The main objective of the program is to allow artists…
DetailsWest Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, city commissioners, and the CRA, in partnership with Immocorp Ventures, LLC, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for The District at Northwood, also known as the Anchor Site, in Northwood Village. Read the whole article here. #redevelopmentworks
DetailsConstruction started Monday on a critical housing development to help rejuvenate Overtown that will cater largely to local workers. Also, the project by design sits close to public transit to encourage future tenants to rely on Metrorail, Metromover, and Brightline trains rather than cars to get around the city. Miami-Dade County and Atlantic Pacific Companies are teaming…
DetailsOn December 13, 2022, Wiatt Bowers, President of the Florida chapter of the American Planning Association presented the 2022 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award to Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency. Karen Beatty, Chairwoman of the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area and Maurice Gutierrez, Chairman of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU accepted the award…
DetailsPensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves has announced plans to allocate funding from the City of Pensacola’s budget to make significant investments in three areas: Public safety, strategic planning, and city parks and facilities maintenance. The funding allocation aligns with Reeves’ commitment to ensuring public safety for all city residents, along with his vision for creating a…
DetailsThe zip lines rock. That appears to be the consensus from those who have visited the city’s inclusive all-abilities park behind the New Tampa Recreation Center in Tampa Palms since its late-December debut. As his mother, Laura Linton, held a tuckered-out Cole, her 4-year-old son whispered in her ear what he had enjoyed most about…
DetailsDr. Jeff Burton Past President, FRA Board of Directors Urban CRAs Manager, CRA – City of Tampa Q: What is your best business advice for a new FRA member? Jeff: “To the CRA professional and new FRA member, almost all CRA boards are seated by elected officials and their authority must be respected. With that…
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