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August 15, 2024
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New! $5.5 Million Plan Proposed to Improve Sidewalks in Downtown Tallahassee
Multi-million dollar investments could be coming to downtown Tallahassee.
The Monroe Street enhancement project is up for consideration, and if the plan gets approved some significant changes could be coming to Monroe Street between Jefferson and Call Streets.
“As we work very hard to make our downtown become an 18-hour downtown, we need to also make sure that this is a safe place,” said City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox. “The economic impact of being able to have safe sidewalks and being able to get in and out of businesses, it’s going to pay off.”
The project is expected to cost about $5.5 million, and the commission is asking the CRA to fund $2.5 million of those dollars.
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New! CRA Announces Major Land Acquisition to Revitalize South Cape
The City of Cape Coral’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is planning to purchase nearly 19 acres of land to the east of Bimini Basin in a strategic move to revitalize this part of the city. The CRA Board is set to vote on this item at a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 4 p.m.
The CRA’s mission is to address blight and foster economic growth in areas that have seen decline. The neighborhood surrounding the CRA’s planned purchase, located south of Cape Coral Parkway between Tarpon Court and Coronado Parkway, has long been struggling and is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Ian.
This acquisition will be a crucial component of a broader redevelopment strategy aimed at transforming South Cape. These 43 parcels are set to become the foundation for a comprehensive redevelopment project, featuring new housing, commercial spaces, and public amenities.
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New! Affordable Housing for Veterans and Low-Income Residents to Replace Old Motor Lodge
Pensacola approved a lease to build 84 affordable housing units on the old Pensacola Motor Lodge property on Monday.
The deal calls for 42 units to be available to active-duty military or veterans, an additional 42 units to anyone with eligible income levels, and at least five of the units to be rented to homeless veterans.
All units will be one-bedroom and 15 units will be rented at 30% of area median income or below, 26 units will be rented at 60% area median income or below and 43-units at 80% of area median income or below for the entire duration of the 99-year lease.
The Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency voted 7-0 on Monday to approve the lease with Smith and Henzy Affordable Group.
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"Transformative" $500 Million Mixed-Use Project
The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency board has advanced a massive, 25-story, $500 million project that would transform the city’s troubled Broadway corridor.
On July 24, CRA board members unanimously accepted a staff recommendation that the Occulina project be considered for approval by the City Council. Given that the CRA board members are also members of the City Council, the unanimous vote was a strong indicator of the project’s prospects.
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Resident Donates Nearly $500,000 for Downtown Fort Myers Park
Fort Myers resident Debora Gillen has donated nearly $500,000 to a city agency to help with the construction of a park.
The gift, of $431,732, will be used to construct a Common Ground Pocket Park in the downtown redevelopment area. The donation, the release adds, will be instrumental in transforming the vacant lot at 2208 First Street into a “vibrant public space for residents and visitors to enjoy.”
The money will go into the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget of the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency.
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Historic Dyson’s Plaza in East Winter Garden is Slated for Redevelopment Groundbreaking Ceremony to be held on August 16
Dyson’s Plaza, a long-standing commercial property located in the heart of the historic African American community of East Winter Garden, will be revitalized thanks to a grant awarded by the City of Winter Garden Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) under the direction and advisement of the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (CRAAB), and with the support of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.
The 2,300-square-foot property, located at 215 Center Street, is considered ground zero for the redevelopment of East Winter Garden. An onsite groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 10 a.m.
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New! Redevelopment Specialist – City of Miami Beach
Salary: $2,579.73 – $4,304.15 Biweekly
Location : Miami Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02270
Department: Economic Development
Opening Date: 08/15/2024
Closing Date: 8/29/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
The City of Miami Beach’s Economic Development Department (EDD) is dedicated to fostering a robust economy that stimulates balanced growth by connecting business, community, people and jobs through business assistance and resources, corridor development and redevelopment, real estate, and creating a diverse economy for this dynamic and resilient community. The Redevelopment Specialist performs a variety of routine, specialized, and complex administrative work under the direction of the Director and/or Assistant Director.
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New! CRA & Economic Development Manager – City of Newberry
This is a hybrid-eligible position; remote work of up to 50% is acceptable.
The CRA & Economic Development Manager coordinates, directs, and implements programs and projects that support the City of Newberry’s economic growth and redevelopment objectives. This strategic role involves robust project management, business recruitment and retention, and community engagement to foster economic development and revitalization, particularly within the City’s Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Assistant City Manager and play a pivotal role in enhancing the City’s economic landscape.
Job closes on 9/13/2024
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City of Dania Beach CRA Economic Development Manager
SALARY: $31.82 – $49.32 Hourly
$66,181.32 – $102,580.95 Annually
Position Summary
We seek an Economic Development Manager to join our Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Under the direction of the CRA Executive Director, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of business attraction/retention strategies and marketing of the City/CRA as a desirable business destination.
Job closes on 8/31/2024
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Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Home Ownership and Repair) – Broward County
Salary: $73,378.12 – $117,111.32 Annually
Closing Date: 8/23/2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Home Ownership and Repair) to support the Housing Finance Divison.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration, management, compliance, and direct oversight of various rehabilitation programs, and may include other types of housing assistance programs that have operational responsibility of a major scope, and/or a large-size budget.
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New! 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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Defuniak Springs CRA RFP: Historic District Design Standards
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN STANDARDS FOR
THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RFP 24-02-CRA
It is the intent of the DeFuniak Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the CRA Board (referenced herein as “The Board”) to select a professional company, consultant team(s) and/or an individual to develop Design Standards as they relate to the three historic districts within the DeFuniak Springs CRA.
Time and Due Date: September 6th, 2024, no later than 4:00 pm.
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