Congratulations to the City of Niceville, CRA, for winning the 2022 FRA President’s Award for the Old Town Landing Redevelopment Plan. The concept of the revitalization of the Niceville historic downtown was first identified in the original Niceville CRA Plan in 2015. Since then, the concept has been expanded to include a 6-acre site for…
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Arts Garage, & the Community Redevelopment Agency of Delray Beach Collaborate to Launch Authors Speak Series on The Impact of Race on American Society Leslie Gray Streeter – February 10 Dr. Ralina L. Joseph, PhD & Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, PhD – April 21 Simone Browne – June 16 (Delray Beach, FL…
In a recent press release from the Town of Palm Shores, Mayor Carol McCormack was cleared of any wrongdoing by the Florida Commission on Ethics. To read the release, click here.
This session, Florida’s community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) are being targeted for an “overhaul” to institute reforms related to their operation. However, proposed bills in the Florida Senate and House, CS/CS/Senate Bill 1054 and CS/House Bill 9, go too far to limit the creation of new agencies, and to limit their terms. This proposed overhaul of…
As 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.…
Michael 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)…
Philip Garrett Tampa Bay Times April 5, 2019 Legislation proposed in the Florida House and Senate is threatening the revitalization of communities across the state of Florida. HB 9 and SB 1054 aim to impose crippling limitations in an attempt to impede the creation of new community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) and eventually eliminate existing CRAs…
Mitch Perry Florida Phoenix March 22, 2019 For the past two legislative sessions, state Republicans have tried to overhaul what’s called Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) that finance improvements in blighted areas. The measures haven’t passed, but now there’s a new attempt in the Legislature that’s gaining traction. State Rep. Chris LaMarca, a Republican from Broward…
Michael Simon Palm Beach Post March 17, 2019 Last year, a lack of public understanding surrounding Florida’s community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) – combined with some negative publicity and a grab for funding – led some state lawmakers in Tallahassee to believe all of these agencies should be completely eliminated. Thanks to the many residents, business…
Letter from Richard J. Reade, Village Manager of the Village of Palm Springs, to the House Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee of the House State Affairs Committee on HB 9 (LaMarca) / March 5, 2019: Good Afternoon Chariman Payne, Vice-Chairman Rommel and Representative Silvers and Members of the House Local, Federal and Veteran’s Affairs Subcommittee, On behalf…
Letter from Kim Glas-Castro, AICP LEED AP, Planning, Zoning & Building Director for the Village of Palm Springs, to the House Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee of the House State Affairs Committee on HB 9 (LaMarca) / March 5, 2019: As a professional planner who works for a municipality, in addition to serving as Vice Mayor…
Letter from Cheri Donohue, Temple Terrace City Council Member, to the House Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee of the House State Affairs Committee on HB 9 (LaMarca) / March 4, 2019: My City is undergoing a transformation due to the benefits and structure of a CRA. A blighted shopping center will soon become a mecca for…
