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New! Eatonville’s Historic Club Eaton Set for Restoration, Reviving Cultural Landmark – Eatonville CRA

For over six decades, Club Eaton was a vibrant hub where Eatonville residents gathered for nights of dancing and live music.

The club, which opened in 1946 during segregation, hosted legendary entertainers such as James Brown and Aretha Franklin.

Although the doors closed in 2008, plans are underway to restore the historic venue thanks to a state grant aimed at preserving Eatonville’s cultural history.

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New! Reshaping the Future of MLK Boulevard, Fort Myers CRA Holds Public Workshop

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is set to engage Fort Myers residents in shaping the future of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and surrounding areas through a series of public workshops.

Michele Hylton-Terry, executive director of the Fort Myers CRA, emphasized the importance of public participation.

“We are asking residents for their input to help prioritize what matters most to our community and local businesses,” Hylton-Terry said. “Similar to our Cleveland Avenue plan sessions, this process will ensure that the redevelopment reflects the needs and desires of those who live and work here.”

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New! Ribbon Cutting for Columbia Gardens – Tallahassee CRA

The promise of affordable housing has dawned on the capital’s south side as the Tallahassee Housing Authority officially cut the ribbon on Columbia Gardens at South City.

Columbia Gardens is now where the Orange Avenue Apartments, built in 1972, once stood. That property had fallen into disrepair and the authority orchestrated a massive redevelopment. Several years ago, the agency provided its master plan to demolish and rebuild the property.

Teresa Boyd, one of many residents who were displaced because of the construction, spoke of the new amenities she and other guests have been enjoying in the gated community: a pool, patios, new appliances, and more.

The complex also boasts an exercise room, classrooms, a playground, a business center, community rooms and grilling areas.

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Developer Gets $50 Million to Move Forward with Housing Project in Northwood Village

Affiliated Development has secured $50 million in additional financing to move forward with an affordable housing project in West Palm Beach’s Northwood Village.

The Spruce, an eight-story, multi-family complex located off Spruce Avenue between 24th and 25th Street, will have 270 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with 117 units offered first to city employees at below-market rents. The project will have ground-level commercial space, a parking garage and a dog park for residents.

In April of 2023, West Palm Beach and its Community Redevelopment Agency gave Affiliated $8.3 million in incentives and funding to bridge a funding gap the developer had with the project. The company said it got a “philanthropic grant” and participated in the Palm Beach County Workforce Housing Exchange program with a pair of home builders so it could build more affordable units.

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Clearwater Apartment Tower to Revert to Affordable Housing

The last time the residential tower at 801 Chestnut St. had a change of ownership, it was a blow to local housing advocates.

Now the Chestnut Street property is poised to transition once again, this time back to its roots. An investment group is proposing to convert the tower back into affordable housing with city and county funding as officials try to expand options amid skyrocketing rents in the Tampa Bay region.

The $47.8 million project includes a $1 million commitment from the city’s state and federal housing dollars, $2 million from the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency and $7 million from Pinellas County’s Penny for Pinellas one-cent sales tax dollars.

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Panama City CRA Proposes Two Beautification Projects

Members of the Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency met Wednesday to make some decisions on two beautification projects.

The projects were first proposed in about two months. One will focus on the Millville area and another will focus on St. Andrews.

They are meant to be gateways into their respective neighborhoods. The CRA’s new landscaping project for Millville will span from Watson Bayou to the east of Bay Avenue.

Wednesday morning CRA review committee members discussed a similar state grant for the St. Andrews area.

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Jobs

New! Principal Planner (Public Housing & Community Development) – Miami Dade County

Principal Planner (Public Housing & Community Development) Job# 88864

$72,636.74 – $126,827.09

Job Closes on 10/9/24

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in planning and two years of planning experience; Bachelor’s degree in planning and four years of planning experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a planning-related field and five years of planning experience are required. Additional experience in planning may substitute for the required college education on a year-for-year basis. Planning-related fields are geography, architecture, engineering, economics, statistics, sociology, urban studies, computer science, business administration, and public administration.

Recruitment Notes

This is professional planning work carrying out complex planning projects or studies and community development strategies, projects or programs in Miami-Dade County’s Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) Department.

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Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Specialist

Working with Pinellas County’s Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) in Pinellas County, FL

Closing date: 10/11/24

Are you passionate about community revitalization and eager to make a tangible impact? Join us as a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Specialist for the Lealman CRA, where you’ll play a crucial role in transforming our community. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll work under the guidance of the Assistant to the County Administration, driving our mission to revitalize the Lealman area in Pinellas County, Florida.

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Director of Housing and Community Development - Pinellas County

Director of Housing and Community Development – Pinellas County

Location: 310 Court St., Clearwater, FL

Salary Range: $122,428.80 – $191,089.60 (We anticipate hiring near the midpoint.)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Join us as the Director of Housing and Community Development and play a pivotal role in creating vibrant, sustainable communities. We are looking for a dynamic leader to spearhead multi-jurisdictional initiatives focused on housing strategies, land development regulations, and comprehensive plans. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public and private sector perspectives, ensuring that innovative ideas transform into impactful projects. This role requires visionary leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of navigating complex regulatory environments, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders and operationalizing planning initiatives. If you are passionate about urban development and have the expertise to drive meaningful change, we invite you to be part of our team.

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CRA Program Coordinator - City of Pensacola

Job Title: CRA Program Coordinator (Community Redevelopment Agency)

Organization: City of Pensacola

Location: 222 W. Main St. Pensacola, Florida 32502

Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Job Status: Full-Time

Pay Range: $25.17-$41.53 hourly ($52,353.60-$86,382.40 annually) dependent on knowledge and experience

The CRA Program Coordinator is appointed by the City under an Interlocal Agreement with the CRA for administrative services. Work is performed in accordance with pertinent state and municipal laws and ordinances. An employee in this class exercises considerable independent judgment and has latitude in performing duties. General direction is provided by the Assistant CRA Division Manager. Work is evaluated through review of results attained.

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City of Edgewater: Economic/Redevelopment Coordinator

Position Title: Economic/Redevelopment Coordinator

Closing Date: Open until filled

Annual Salary Range:

$48,505.60 – $80,995.20 (110)

General Summary:

The Economic Development/Redevelopment Coordinator is a self-motivated, innovative leader with excellent communication and presentation skills who is willing to occupy a highly visible position in the community, work closely with businesses, community, and developmental interests while maintaining excellent relations with City Council and other members of the municipal team. The Coordinator has managerial competence, maturity of judgment and strong personal leadership as well as the ability to effectively communicate concisely, both orally and written. Must have the ability to present and interact with large general public and private meeting groups.

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Housing and Development Program Manager

City of Pensacola Employment

Department: CRA

Pay Range: $28.28-$46.67 hourly dependent on knowledge and experience

This is an administrative professional position that assists with housing and economic development and community development tasks and projects as assigned, such as project management, marketing of community assets, fostering strategic partnerships, and promotion of the City of Pensacola as a desirable place for development.

This class is responsible for coordinating, promoting, implementing and managing CRA programs, projects and initiatives implemented pursuant to the City’s adopted community redevelopment plans, authorized under Florida Statute, Chapter 163, Part III.

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New! Midtown District Redevelopment Plan Update – Lakeland CRA

Request For Proposal

Community & Economic Development – CRA

Project ID: 2024-RFP-287

Release Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Due Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:30 pm

The City of Lakeland is seeking responses from qualified and experienced firms to provide professional services related to the modification of the Lakeland CRA Midtown District Redevelopment Plan which includes an in-depth analysis of existing conditions, performance measures, updated goals and objectives, and a 10-year extension of its existing timeframe past 2031.

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Opportunity for Redevelopment as Part of Public/Private Partnership

The City of St. Cloud (CITY) and the St. Cloud Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) are inviting proposals from qualified and experienced respondents for the purchase/lease and development of a City-owned property as part of a Public & Private Partnership (P3). The parcel, referred to as the “Downtown Site 1”, is prominently located in the downtown area of the City of St. Cloud.

The purpose of the project is to promote revitalization and to serve as a catalyst to stimulate additional development in the City’s downtown area. For more information, click below:

Due date: 10/10/2024

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