Good News From Florida’s CRAs

Jun302020

CRA Activates $250,000 Grant Program For Greater Frenchtown Southside District Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 30, 2020

Yesterday, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board unanimously approved a $250,000 disaster assistance program for economically distressed businesses within the Greater Frenchtown / Southside (GFS) CRA district to aid with impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now available online at Talgov.com/CRA.  “This is another way we are assisting small businesses in the Greater…

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Jun292020

North Miami Beach CRA approves redevelopment plan

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 29, 2020

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL –(June 26, 2020)–RMA (www.RMA.us.com) presented their combined  5-Year Strategic Finance Plan and Action Plan for the City of North Miami Beach to the CRA Board on Thursday, June 25.  The award-winning consulting firm developed a clear and concise roadmap to prioritize and guide redevelopment in the CRA area. This plan was…

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Jun242020

Village of Palm Springs Receives Special Recognition

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 24, 2020

FRA would like to recognize the Village of Palm Springsfor its outstanding leadership and perseverance in ensuring the establishment of the Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (PSCRA). Last year, the Village of Palm Springs made tremendous strides by establishing the first new CRA in the state of Florida since 2018. After three years of committed efforts,…

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Jun192020

Liberty Gardens in North Miami: where virtual meets reality

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 19, 2020

North Miami is rapidly changing. One of the visible signs of these changes is the renovation and beautification project at Liberty Gardens Park, nestled in the heart of the city. This novel pocket park is easy to spot, noticeable from a distance thanks to a huge, new, augmented-reality mural overlooking 125th Street, North Miami’s main…

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Jun162020

South Florida SBA Small Business Recovery Webinars

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 16, 2020

​​In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the South Florida District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering several business development webinars to assist businesses with a variety of challenges. Click here to view the upcoming webinar schedule

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May262020

The Corey Isle Affordable Housing Project in Delray Beach Stays On Track

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 26, 2020

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA – The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has been moving forward with the Corey Isle housing project despite the coronavirus closures. The project will consist of ten single-family workforce housing units in the Southwest neighborhood at the corner of SW 7th Avenue and SW 4th Street. The housing project was designed…

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May262020

The Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach Stays Active and Ready to Reopen

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 26, 2020

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA – The Arts Warehouse is an arts incubator space in Delray Beach for studio artists that also holds gallery exhibitions, visual art workshops, professional development opportunities, talks, and special events. After opening in late 2017, the space has been thriving, and has stayed active even during the Coronavirus closures. Manager, Grace Gdaniec,…

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May202020

Hallandale Beach CRA Rental, Utility, and Mortgage Assistance Program

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 20, 2020

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – May 19, 2020 – The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) Board of Directors on May 18, 2020 approved at its monthly meeting, the allocation of $300,000 towards The Coronavirus Neighborhood and Housing Stabilization Program designed to assist families unable to make rental, utility, and mortgage payments during the Covid-19 crisis.…

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May182020

Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Approves $500,000 in Additional Funding for Small Business Disaster Relief Forgivable Loan Program

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 18, 2020

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) Board approved an additional $500,000 to be added to its Small Business Disaster Relief Forgivable Loan Program, bringing the total Program funding to $1 million. The Small Business Disaster Relief Forgivable Loan Program, will be open to eligible businesses with 50 or fewer…

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May112020

IRS Deadline for Direct Deposit Stimulus Payments

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 11, 2020

The IRS has announced that Wednesday, May 13, 2020, is the last day for people to input banking account information into the portal to receive stimulus payments by direct deposit. This is important because millions of consumers do not have bank accounts, and will have to wait for several weeks for their stimulus checks. These articles provide context: 14 million Americans risk major…

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May82020

Boynton Beach CRA steps in to help small businesses

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 8, 2020

Owner Joseph Hurtuk said the coronavirus pandemic has tested their metal. “We saw 65% of our business drop from the same period last year,” he said. The Boardwalk Italian Ice Cream and Creamery and a number of small businesses have gotten a lifeline during these tough times from the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Association. “The first…

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May62020

FCLF & Community Health Centers of Pinellas: Expansion with NMTC will reach 17,000 with Quality Healthcare

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 6, 2020

Florida Community Loan Fund has finalized closing on its latest New Markets Tax Credit Project: $17 million in FCLF NMTC allocation will make it possible for Community Health Centers of Pinellas to build 2 new and renovate 2 existing health clinics. ​ The 4 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in this transaction will include 64,500 square…

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