THE LATEST FROM THE FRA MEMBER FORUM
Looking to connect with other redevelopment professionals across Florida? MyFRA is the place to go, as it allows members to post questions, ideas and topics to discuss with other MyFRA users.

The MyFRA member forum exists to help you be as knowledgeable as possible in preparation for the challenges your team may face. Each week dozens of members actively post topics or questions to the forum to create engaging conversations and seek assistance from other professionals.

Here are the most recent questions:

  • Can the CRA implement annual accelerating blight fees on property owners who refuse to improve their property?

  • Can a CRA help pay for the relocation (on private property) of a large FP&L transformer?

  • Any CRA’s use an outside firm to handle day-to-day financial operations?


If you are a new member, need login credentials or would like to become a member, click here.
2021 FRA AWARDS SPOTLIGHT:
CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING
Congratulations to the Lakeland CRA for winning the 2021 Creative Organizational Development and Funding Award for a large community!

The Affordable Housing Infill Land Bank project compiled a 66-property land bank for developers to acquire for the construction of affordable infill housing.

The purpose of this program is to reduce the number of vacant and blighted properties with infill development, encourage the development of new affordable housing units for low income residents, reduce City maintenance costs, increase the tax base and decrease the crime rate within the district.

To learn more about these efforts, please watch the Affordable Housing Infill Land Bank video.

Additional award winners along with the 2021 Best Book can be found here.
JOBS AROUND THE STATE
The City of Largo is seeking to hire an Economic Development Manager.

The economic development manager is responsible for professional and managerial work related to the development and implementation of economic development plans, programs and services, annexation program and administration of the City’s two Community Redevelopment Districts. Work requires considerable independent judgment following established guidelines, codes, rules and policies. The work is performed under the general direction of the Community Development Director.
The City of West Palm Beach is seeking to hire a CRA Deputy Director.

The director will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency or performing on their behalf complex community redevelopment activities; implementing and managing various community programs and projects receiving funds through the CRA. 

REDEVELOPMENT ACADEMY UPDATES
Don't miss your chance! Available spots for 2022 FRA Academy courses are filling up fast.

The FRA Redevelopment Academy is a unique educational program that offers prerequisite courses to promote knowledge and professionalism in the field of community redevelopment.

The program is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about redevelopment practice in Florida. Applicants are able to register online by submitting the registration information and payment.

Visit the FRA Redevelopment Academy page to learn more about the program and register today!
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR REDEVELOPMENT BY:

We are now taking ideas and suggestions for the
2022 FRA Annual Conference!

Please fill out the form to have your ideas considered. Forms must be completed and returned by January 31, 2022.

If your session is chosen, you will be responsible for all coordination of the speakers and the session until its completion.
FRA RESOURCES
January 13, 2022

Thank you for supporting Florida redevelopment!
Have questions or news worth sharing? Email Amber Hughes at ahughes@flcities.com