With all the talk of the urban core’s massive development over the last few years, we wanted to quantify exactly how much it has changed. The Tampa Downtown Partnership and HCP Associates, a marketing consulting company based in the Channel District, have partnered on the Worker-Resident Biennial Survey every two years since 2008 to learn more about who…
DetailsUnder the leadership of the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Board Chairman Keon Hardemon and the CRA board, the SEOPW CRA has partnered with the City of Miami Department of Housing & Community Development to construct a Twin Homes affordable homeownership project to be located at 1900 NW 2nd Court, Miami, FL 33136. On May 16,…
DetailsOn May 2 more than 100 interested people attended an open house presentation about the proposed 10th Avenue West Complete Street Project. Jennifer Marshall, left, projects manager for the Florida Department of Transportation District 1 10th Avenue West Complete Street Project, poses with Palmetto Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant during a community informational open house on…
DetailsSince its inception in 1984, the Riviera Beach CRA has used every available resource to create jobs, advance infrastructure and improve the quality of life in the City of Riviera Beach, Florida. On its latest list of initiatives is encouraging residents to mark their valuable and meaningful belongings using an easy-to-use chemical coding kit that…
DetailsThe Panama City Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) in Millville and Downtown North are partnering with World Changers and First Baptist Church in Panama City to help homeowners in the CRA areas make improvements to their homes. The CRA is currently accepting applications from homeowners in the Millville and Downtown North CRAs. World Changers is designed…
DetailsAs the 2019 Legislative Session wraps up, we wanted to express our appreciation to FRA members for your excellent and diligent advocacy on behalf of the great things about Florida CRAs for the last three years, especially through our #RedevelopmentWorks campaign. CS/HB 9, a limited version of previous proposals, passed the Senate and House this week.…
DetailsFlorida Community Loan Fund has announced closing on a New Markets Tax Credit Transaction with Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, to build a new family teen center. Here are links to more information: FCLF E-newsletter May 2019, FCLF & NMTC Financing Help Make Family Teen Center a Reality FCLF Meet Our Borrower:…
DetailsMost media reports about Detroit sound the same to Aaron Foley. A journalist might fly in for a day or two. They might speak with a few “Detroit experts,” a short list of economists recycled in all the major news outlets. But Foley says these writers don’t really know Detroit, and it shows. “People try…
DetailsBrian Sedar wants 5G access in San Francisco’s Upper Cole Valley neighborhood, where he lives. But then came the new utility pole with a bulky gray box that blemished his once-pristine views of the historic St. Ignatius Church and the waters of the San Francisco Bay. With the support of 115 neighbors, Sedar, a former…
DetailsIn the most recent newsletter from Pinellas County, various topics are addressed and discussed. Take a look by clicking here.
DetailsMichael Beedie Northwest Florida Daily News April 21, 2019 Despite the benefits that community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) provide to cities across Florida each day – from public safety to infrastructure improvements – these agencies are widely misunderstood. This legislative session, bills have been filed in the Florida House and Senate (CS/HB 9 and CS/SB 1054)…
DetailsLewis, Longman & Walker received the 2019 Business of the Year Award from the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. LLW accepted the award at the Annual Business Awards Breakfast last week at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Every year the Chamber recognizes a business that has achieved remarkable results and accomplishments within…
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