Palmetto has a scenic new park along the Manatee River that also plays a role in boosting local water quality. Connor Park, which has been in the works for several years, features a walking trail, a public art installation and a stormwater pond that uses a natural treatment process to promote clean water. The park…
The BBCRA has been featured as a case study for our Economic Development Initiatives in the National League of Cities (NLC) new report, Adapting to Changes in the Retail Landscape. The Future of Cities: Adapting to Changes in the Retail Landscape report analyzes current retail trends post-pandemic and offers recommendations for local leaders to support…
The Davie Town Council recently approved “The District”, a mixed-use project with a development value of $1 billion. The District will be located within the Davie CRA at the southwest corner of 441 and Griffin Road. It will be the largest project within the CRA containing 1,256 residential units and 36k square feet of commercial…
Ron Allen’s booming NDC Construction could also soon be developing another prime waterfront property. NDC has partnered with the Hatfield Development Co. to make a $3.5 million bid to purchase Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency’s land by the base of the Green Bridge that’s currently being used as overflow parking for the Riverside Boat Ramp, my…
The CRA is working on the Alf Coleman project and the Front Beach Road project. The Front Beach Road project will run from Lullwater Drive to Pier Park. They main route will be West Park Drive. The plan is also to make Pier Park Drive friendly for pedestrians. There will be no turns from Front…
PulteGroup’s Southeast Florida division and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) celebrated the completion of Carver Square, a new workforce housing community with 20 affordably priced homes. The event recognized the organizations that pulled together to put home ownership within the financial reach of local low- and moderate-income buyers. “By building workforce housing at…
Coral Springs redevelopment officials approved this week a tax rebate for the developer of Cornerstone that could be worth as much as $17 million. The money that master development company, Predeso Property Investments, is set to receive will come from the additional tax revenue expected from the spike in the value of the property on…
On Tuesday, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-0 to authorize staff to execute a memorandum of understanding to facilitate a $7 million loan for a 300-unit workforce housing development to be constructed downtown. The agreement is with Global City, a real estate development organization that has completed a number of similar projects in…
On Friday, April 14, members of the community celebrated the groundbreaking of The Grove Community Garden in the northwest neighborhood at 315 Dr. MLK Blvd., Lake Wales. The development of the garden is through a partnership between the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Department of Health-Polk (DOH-Polk). “The purpose of the garden…
Soloman Wassef’s dream of opening a tiki bar in downtown Lakeland is one step closer to reality. The Lakeland City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to grant a conditional use permit for the proposed Island Breeze bar, located under his already existing Lakeland Loft. “I cannot be more proud to be in Lakeland than in…
The Community Redevelopment Agency held a Lunch and Learn earlier this year to educate community leaders and citizens on the services provided by the CRA that address neighborhoods affected by blight. The event was attended by nearly 100 people. Tallahassee city commissioners and staff shared their views of what the agency has to offer and…
The Florida Department of Health in Polk and the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency are partnering to develop a community garden. The Grove Community Garden will be located at 315 Dr. MLK Blvd., across the street from Grove Manor public housing. It will supply fresh produce to residents in the Northwest Neighborhood. “We really want…
