AFFORDABLE/WORKFORCE HOUSING WEBINAR
If you are interested in learning how to implement affordable housing programs within your CRA, then join us for the upcoming Affordable/Workforce Housing in CRAs...Programs and Planning Strategies Webinar on Tuesday, April 28!

Housing affordability is vital to the social and economic sustainability of your communities. By CRAs implementing affordable/workforce housing in their community planning, young families, seniors and employees directly benefit and become more successful.

Presenters include Sandra Veszi Einhorn , executive director of the Coordinating Council of Broward and Jeffrey R. Tart , senior loan officer of the South Florida Regional Planning Council's Revolving Loan Fund Program.

We encourage you to take this opportunity to learn about programs and planning strategies being utilized in Broward County to help address the need for affordable/workforce housing in local CRAs!

To register for the webinar, click here .
AWARD SPOTLIGHT:
GAINESVILLE CRA
Congratulations to the Gainesville CRA for receiving the 2019 Annual Report Award for the "Reinvesting in People and Places" 2018 Annual Report.
 
In the report, the Gainesville CRA highlights the accomplishments of the fiscal year with a focus on the local impact of each initiative.

Through the use of data and stories, the report gives a big picture view of the year’s activities and celebrates the mile markers, large and small, reached along the way.

The Gainesville CRA strives to carry out projects and programs that improve the quality of life and instill pride in the areas it serves.
 
To learn more about the Gainesville CRA's efforts and other award-winning projects, click here .
JOBS AROUND THE STATE
To view all job listings, click here .
 
Planner I - City of Largo

The City of Largo is seeking a planner to provide a first point of contact for developers, citizens and professionals seeking information on the planning process and answers to specific land use questions in the City of Largo.

To learn more about this position, click here .

Planning Supervisor - City of Fort Walton Beach

The City of Fort Walton Beach is seeking a planning supervisor responsible for professional level, long range and current planning and zoning work in connection with ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. 

To learn more about this position, click here .
WEEKLY MEMBER QUESTION
"Does anyone have a City Council resolution or other instrument they could share whereby a City’s City Council has approved by a majority vote to allow their CRA to continue its existence beyond the September 2039 termination date specified in Sec 163.3755?"

Answer here !

MyFRA is a members-only network, full of resources, information and exclusive content. If you are interested in joining MyFRA,  click here.
THE LATEST REQUESTS
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Grant Administration Services
NW 79th Street Corridor CRA

The NW 79th Street Corridor CRA in Miami-Dade County is seeking proposals for grant administration services.

The selected proposer will serve as the “CRA Grants Administrator,” by managing the CRA’s Area Improvement & Redevelopment Grant Program (AIRGP).

To learn more about this request, click here .
REDEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
The first Academy course of 2020 is full!

Operations and Capacity Building will cover CRA governance, strategic planning, finding federal funding and more! The course will be held February 21 at the FLC University Training Center.

If you have registered for this course and need nearby hotel information, click here.

Learn more about the FRA Academy and upcoming courses, here.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR REDEVELOPMENT BY:

The Affordable Housing in CRAs Webinar is set for Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10 a.m. EDT.

Take this opportunity to learn about programs and planning strategies as well as grant monies being utilized in Broward County to help address the need for affordable/workforce housing in local CRAs!
FRA RESOURCES
February 6, 2020

Thank you for supporting Florida redevelopment!
Have questions or news worth sharing? Email Carol Westmoreland at  cwestmoreland@flcities.com