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2020 FRA AWARD ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED

In case you haven't heard, we have decided to extend the 2020 FRA Awards deadline to Monday, June 1! FRA is extremely grateful for those who were able to submit a 2020 FRA Award entry, but we know there are many of you that could use some extra time. We hope you will use this extension to perfect your entry materials and work on any additional entries you wish to submit. For inspiration from previous winners, details on our annual awards program or to submit your entry,   click here. The FRA Awards is a statewide program that honors the hard work of individuals, communities and professionals striving to make our state a better place. You must be a current member in good standing and have access to MyFRA to submit an award. For assistance logging into MyFRA, click here. Entries are due by 5 p.m. on June 1.

RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Your dedication does not go unnoticed! CRAs statewide have proven that redevelopment works by being so quick to respond and adapt during these uncertain and trying times. We have shared several great outcomes over the past week of what various members and private sector partners are accomplishing as a response to COVID-19. Please visit our dedicated COVID-19 response webpage and our news clips section to see the latest information and resources as well as inspiration for how you can continue to assist your community. We are truly proud and grateful for your resilient efforts!

RECENT FORUM QUESTIONS Have you seen or interacted with the latest questions on the member forum? Take advantage of MyFRA by asking other members for sample policies, best practices, practical tips, do's and don'ts and more!  See below the latest questions and don't forget to  post your answers today! • Has anyone expanded an existing municipal redevelopment area beyond the municipal borders to include parcels that are located in the adjacent unincorporated county? • I am interested to know if any other CRA’s that own property have offered rent waivers to tenants that demonstrate a need as a result of COVID-19? • Have any CRA’s created/implemented virtual CRA events that they can share? For assistance logging into MyFRA,  click here.

BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT We are so thankful for our dedicated board of redevelopment professionals and would like to highlight their work and achievements! Evan Johnson is currently the business development manager for Pinellas County and has served on the FRA board of directors for almost four years! He has over 10 years of experience in historic preservation, urban design and urban planning. Evan has special experience in the critical interplay of land use and transportation. Thank you for your time, dedication and endless support, Evan!  For a full list of FRA board members,   click here.

FRA RESOURCES

MyFRA Member-Only Site FRA Academy Courses Annual Conference Best Practices Event Listings Job Listings Statewide News RFQ/RFP Listings

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May 21, 2020  Thank you for supporting Florida redevelopment! Have questions or news worth sharing? Email Carol Westmoreland at  cwestmoreland@flcities.com