Good News From Florida’s CRAs

Rails to Trails Conservancy is changing interstate travel with the Great American Rail-Trail, Webinar: August 10, 2022

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffAugust 1, 2022

The National Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a nationwide network of trails from greenways, multi-use trails and former rail lines. They “reimagine public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors” and connect corridors to establish restored places for healthier communities. RTC collaborates with state…

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Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Reform Comments Due

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffAugust 1, 2022

On May 5, 2022, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) proposed to jointly amend their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to update how CRA activities qualify for consideration, where CRA activities are considered, and…

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Availability of Historic Funding for Rural Communities

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that a historic amount of funding – a total of $30 million – is now available to Florida’s rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). Infrastructure projects facilitated through the RIF program further economic development initiatives in rural communities and strengthen their local economies. “Thanks…

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Clearwater Progresses on Amphitheater Development

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

The $83 million vision of a connected downtown waterfront park and amphitheater is coming closer into view. During a host of city meetings on Monday, the City of Clearwater staff received an update on the construction of the 22-acre Imagine Clearwater development, which will transform Coachman Park anchored by a new amphitheater. They also reviewed…

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Lincolnville’s Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge Receives Grant for Renovations

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Lincolnville’s Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge 684, located at 100 Washington Street, receives $891,932 for major repairs and renovations. The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency received the monies from the Florida African American Cultural and Historical Grants program to fund Lincolnville’s Community Redevelopment Area Institutional Rehabilitation Grant Program. Thanks…

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Florida City Commission Approves Contracts

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

Florida City residents may soon notice some construction work taking place around the city. During the July 12 meeting, the Florida City Commission agreed to apply for a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-Neighborhood Revitalization that will be used for wastewater and sewer system improvements within the CRA district. The commission also agreed to apply…

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Martin CRA Gets Update on Eco-Art Project

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

PALM CITY – The unique fusion of stormwater management and artistic endeavors here known as the Ripple Stormwater Eco-Art Project is now in the home stretch, with Martin County staffers putting final touches on its infrastructural pieces over the next few months. Launched some eight years ago as a collaborative effort unite municipal stormwater treatment,…

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St. Pete to Seek Historic Federal Funding in Hopes of ‘Reconnecting Communities’

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch plans to meet with city staff to explore how to tap into this historic funding, which comes at a pivotal moment for the city. The U.S. Department of Transportation is opening applications for the first-of-its-kind, $1 billion ‘Reconnecting Communities’ pilot program — and St. Petersburg is hoping to tap into…

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St. Augustine’s Lincolnville’s Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge Receives Over $800k

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

St. Augustine — St. Augustine’s Lincolnville’s Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge 684, located at 100 Washington Street, receives $891,932 for major repairs and renovations. The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency received the monies from the Florida African American Cultural and Historical Grants program to fund Lincolnville’s Community Redevelopment Area Institutional Rehabilitation Grant Program.…

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Hallandale Beach CRA’s Big Plans Coming to Fruition

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

The city of Hallandale Beach has caught the attention of those relocating to South Florida with developers having called the city “underdeveloped and a place for opportunity.” Between outside developers’ increasing interest and the commitment of local officials to the city’s sustainable growth, Hallandale Beach is seeing over $1 billion in development with more to…

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MBE Set to Build First Distillery in Fort Lauderdale by Black Spirits Producer

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

Victor George Spirits, a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) was introduced in South Florida in 2019 by Founder and CEO Victor G. Harvey. Harvey has announced that the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted unanimously to provide a $2,450,000 forgivable loan to help fund the construction cost of a 15,000 square foot,…

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15-Unit Townhome Community Proposed For 3rd Street South in Downtown St. Pete

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

A 15-unit townhome development has been proposed for 3rd Street in St. Petersburg. NJR Companies has filed plans with the city to develop a new townhome development at 357 3rd Street South across from Camden Pier District. NJR, which is led by Neil J. Rauenhorst, has previously developed Regent Lane at 145 4th Avenue North…

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