On July 20th, this past Wednesday, the Miami Beach City Commission voted 5-1 to move forward with the redevelopment plans of the former Deauville Beach Resort site at 6701 Collins Avenue in North Beach, Miami Beach. New York’s Related Companies, the development firm behind Hudson Yards and Deutsche Bank Center led by Stephen Ross, is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Nearly two weeks after St. Petersburg’s mayor scrapped two redevelopment proposals for Tropicana Field, the public had its turn to weigh in on the future of the site. The first of three community meetings was held Tuesday evening. About 200 residents were able to give their input on what changes they’d…
PANAMA CITY BEACH — About a month after local officials launched a street banner program honoring veterans, all banners have been sold and local officials are talking about expansion. In a Facebook post Thursday, Panama City Beach officials said the 28 available banners in its new Veteran Hero Program already were sold. The program allows…
The City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency is now accepting applications for the next round of grants meant to support events in the downtown core. The Special Events Grants Program, funded by the CRA, provides grants to event organizers in two tiers; events for under 10,000 attendees, and events for 10,000 or more. Events in…
Animals – the painted metal kind – are on their way downtown. A pet sculpture garden is expected to be ready at Maurice Ferré Park by December. A soccer field, playground and other art displays are among subsequent projects targeted for the park. Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo, the man behind the idea, told Miami…
Florida City is closer to gaining new housing units. During the June 28 meeting, the Commission approved a resolution that will allow the final plat of Sebastian Place. This is a replat of eight parcels located at the northwest corner of the intersection of East Palm Drive/Southwest 344th Street and Northeast Sixth Avenue/Southwest 172nd Avenue.…
I read the editorial titled “Congratulations, West Volusia!” I write to share my thoughts on the opportunity to further recognize the importance of DeLand’s historic Black community, and the business, social and religious contributions to DeLand. The current boundary of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) excludes much of the historic Yemassee area, an area…
Boynton Beach City Commission has approved agreements with the Boynton Beach CRA and Affiliated Development to advance a mixed-use, mixed-income workforce housing project. The Pierce development will include 16,800 square feet of restaurant and commercial space, a minimum of 236 apartment units and a parking garage with 150 public parking spaces. Affiliated Development was the…
CLEARWATER, FL — The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency has announced the debut exhibit of Niki Butcher, “Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography,” featuring more than 60 hand-painted photographs created over five decades. The free exhibit is on display at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., through Jan. 31. Showcasing the historical, scenic and sometimes…