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Your Weekly FRA Update:

November 23, 2022

Congratulations to the North Miami Beach CRA

2022 FRA "Cultural Enhancement" Award: Banners, Brochures and Bites Boost Business!

View the 2022 Best Book here

Happy Thanksgiving from

The Florida Redevelopment Association

Take 5: Five Questions with FRA Members!

Alisa Burleson

FRA Board of Directors

CRA Administrator

CRA, City of Fort Walton Beach

"The most exciting part of being in redevelopment is being a part of something much bigger than myself and knowing that my efforts and hard work will outlast my service."

Read all of Alisa's inspiring answers here!

New! Community & Economic Development Director Wanted

Dade City is looking for a Community and Development Director.

This position responsibilities include planning, coordinating and providing overall direction for the various functions of the Community and Economic Development department including developing and implementing strategic planning for the department.

The position will be open until filled, so get your applications in today!

Read more here .

New! New Mixed-Use Project Coming to West Palm Beach

For years, West Palm Beach has pushed for redevelopment of the Northwood district, and recently, the city’s planning board greenlit the first project.

Immocorp Capital will create 382 apartments, 63,200 square feet of commercial uses and roughly 13,000 square feet of public space on 4.7 acres at the west end of the Northwood Mixed-Use District.

More info here.

New! RFP/RFQ Request for City of Bartow

The City of Bartow and the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency are seeking proposals for redeveloping the City’s “East End Cigar Factory Catalyst Area” into a mixed-use multifamily development project.

Proposals are due on Friday, December 9, 2022.

More info here.

Reminder! RFP/RFQ Request for City of Niceville

The City of Niceville CRA is requesting proposals to provide professional engineering and landscape architecture services for the design and construction of the Old Town Landing and Commercial Village as provided in the 2021 Old Town Landing Concept Plan.

The project will include the engineering of under ground and above ground infrastructure including: water, sewer, roadways, walkways, festival support facilities, lighting, stormwater, and alterations of building sites. The landscaping services will include: the maintenance of existing trees, new plantings and irrigation support. Deadline is COB, December 16, 2022.

More info here.

Reminder! CRA/Economic Development Coordinator Wanted

The City of Winter Park is looking for a CRA/Economic Development Coordinator.

This position responsibilities include a variety of administrative and analytical tasks such as research of projects, design, development, and implementation of plans, programs, materials, transcription, conducting written and physical surveys, and project management.

Applications are due on November 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM Eastern

More info here.

Reminder! A Wave Of New Developments Hits Hallandale Beach

The City of Hallandale Beach is experiencing a big wave of investment thanks to new high-end residences attracting affluent buyers.

According to the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, about $1 billion worth of development is underway. These projects range from luxury residences to dining and entertainment attractions.

More info here.

More FRA News to Use

Did you know we post new articles all week long to keep you in the know? Recent article topics include:

Local Affiliate Leads National Hurricane Response
The Fair At Margate Features Rides, Attractions And Spectacular Performances
West Palm Approves Immocorp’s Mixed-Use Project in Northwood
North Miami Offers Public Programming Throughout December

Check out our website for the latest info, plus explore more jobs and RFPs/RFQs. Click here to visit the FRA website.

More FRA Member Job Postings

Here are recent redevelopment positions available from FRA members across the state of Florida:

Community & Economic Development Director – City of Dade City
CRA/Economic Development Coordinator – City of Winter Park
CRA Assistant Director – City of Homestead

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