Reinvent Tuscawilla: Open Competition

Competition Brief Professional architects, landscape architects, intern architects, urban planners, engineers, artists, students, and other design professionals are all eligible to apply Purpose: Tuscawilla Park serves as an integral downtown asset to the City of Ocala.  Historically the park has served as the City’s central park where city-wide events were held and the congregation of…

Bradenton CRA Among 12 Florida Agencies Honored

BRADENTON — The Bradenton Central Community Redevelopment Agency’s key role in founding the CareerEdge job training program has earned it The President’s Award from the 300-member Florida Redevelopment Association. The Bradenton agency is among only 12 such agencies to be recognized by the association. CareerEdge was funded by 13 different agencies, governments and private businesses…

Carter Park Project in Indiantown Gets Green Light From Martin Commission

Carter Park Project in Indiantown Gets Green Light from Martin Commission STUART — Martin County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a collaborative effort between several organizations that will bring affordable housing, a community center and park and a stormwater treatment project known as Carter Park to Indiantown. Commissioners approved a land swap between the county…

FRA 2011 Best Book is released

FRA 2011 Best Book The Florida Redevelopment Association Awards Program recognizes the best in redevelopment in Florida. It is open to any member of the association. To recognize the projects and people involved in redevelopment throughout the state, three award series have been established. The Roy F. Kenzie and Thomas J. Mills Awards are given…