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Your Weekly FRA Update:
May 4, 2023
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"TAKE 5" Five Questions with Michele Hylton-Terry | |
Take 5! Michele Hylton-Terry
FRA Board of Directors
Executive Director, Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency
Q: What is your best piece of business advice for a new FRA member?
Michele: The best business advice I would offer is to be intentional and focused on the goal you are working to achieve. It’s important to understand that it may not come together as fast as you would like; however, if you stay on purpose, you will achieve success.
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2023 FRA AWARDS & ANNUAL CONFERENCE! | |
Note: The Cultural Enhancement Category has been updated – Art and cultural projects, events and activities that enhance redevelopment of an area and disseminate information about the CRA. | | |
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Opinion Piece! How a Lunch and Learn on Community Revitalization Sparked My Interest in Getting Involved
"The Community Redevelopment Agency held a Lunch and Learn earlier this year to educate community leaders and citizens on the services provided by the CRA that address neighborhoods affected by blight. The event was attended by nearly 100 people. Tallahassee city commissioners and staff shared their views of what the agency has to offer and how it can assist specific neighborhoods in Tallahassee.
Why should I care what goes on in neighborhoods around the city? I was raised in Tallahassee. I happen to enjoy the canopy roads, hot summers with afternoon showers, and football season. I enjoy visiting neighborhoods city during the holidays, especially Christmas. I like looking at the lights and other decorations. I like knowing that my hometown is a safe place. It makes me feel good to gaze at beautiful homes with well-manicured lawns and to drive through communities with people out walking their dogs.
So, when I received a flyer about the CRA event, I wasn’t sure how the event applied to me. However, it specifically stated any interested citizen can attend. I thought to myself, I’d like to learn more about different neighborhoods, such as Lafayette Park, Forest Heights, and the Macon Community. I decided to attend the session. Plus, lunch was being served, and this was a constructive way to spend a Saturday afternoon."
More info here
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New! Tallahassee CRA Approves $7 Million in Assistance for Workforce Housing
On Tuesday, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-0 to authorize staff to execute a memorandum of understanding to facilitate a $7 million loan for a 300-unit workforce housing development to be constructed downtown.
The agreement is with Global City, a real estate development organization that has completed a number of similar projects in the southeastern United States.
The application submitted to the CRA includes details for the construction of a 7-story, 300-unit development of workforce housing at 309 West Tennessee Street. Based on the conceptual layout, the development would consist of 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail, and a parking garage.
More info here
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New! Another Rooftop Restaurant Proposed for Palmetto Overlooking Manatee River
Ron Allen’s booming NDC Construction could also soon be developing another prime waterfront property. NDC has partnered with the Hatfield Development Co. to make a $3.5 million bid to purchase Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency’s land by the base of the Green Bridge that’s currently being used as overflow parking for the Riverside Boat Ramp, my colleague Mendoza reported.
More info here
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New! PCB Community Redevelopment Agency Gives Update On Projects
The CRA is working on the Alf Coleman project and the Front Beach Road project.
The Front Beach Road project will run from Lullwater Drive to Pier Park. The main route will be West Park Drive.
The plan is also to make Pier Park Drive friendly for pedestrians. There will be no turns from Front Beach Road into Pier Park.
For Alf Coleman they will raise the road above the 100-year flood plain, improving drainage and building sidewalks.
More info here
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New! New Workforce Homes in Delray Beach
PulteGroup’s Southeast Florida division and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) celebrated the completion of Carver Square, a new workforce housing community with 20 affordably priced homes. The event recognized the organizations that pulled together to put home ownership within the financial reach of local low- and moderate-income buyers.
“By building workforce housing at Carver Square, we are fulfilling our promise to give back to our local communities,” said PulteGroup Southeast Florida Division President Brent Baker. “This project is addressing a great need for Delray Beach and revitalizing the economy of this historic area.”
More info here
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New! Coral Springs Redevelopment Agency Approves Tax Rebate for Developer
Coral Springs redevelopment officials approved this week a tax rebate for the developer of Cornerstone that could be worth as much as $17 million.
The money that the master development company, Predeso Property Investments, is set to receive will come from the additional tax revenue expected from the spike in the value of the property on which the housing, retail, and hotel development is being built on the southwest corner of University Drive and Sample Road in Coral Springs.
The rebate was included in a new agreement approved by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency board, in a 5-1 vote, on Monday.
More info here
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New! Urban Planning, Design, Research, Analysis and Plan Amendment Services for Update of the Pensacola Community Redevelopment Plans | |
RFQ No.: 23-014
Title: Urban Planning, Design, Research, Analysis and Plan Amendment Services for Update of the Pensacola Community Redevelopment Plans
Submittals Due: 06/01/23, 2:30 P.M., City Hall lobby
Specifications are available on the City’s website at www.cityofpensacola.com/bids.aspx. Addenda will be posted to the City’s website. Respondents are responsible for obtaining addenda, and are advised to check the website frequently.
RFP info here
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RFP: Triangle Project Development Partner – City of Homestead | |
In accordance with Section 163.380(3)(A), Florida Statutes, the City of Homestead is announcing its intent to enter into a long-term ground lease for an approximately 2.06-acre parcel located at SW 4th Street and Railroad Avenue for the development of mixed-use transit-oriented project.
Deadline: May 12, 2023 no later than 2:00 p.m.
RFP info here
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New! CRA Legal Advisor — City of Fort Myers | |
Salary: $90,001.60 – $150,009.60 Annually
Closing: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Description:
Located in beautiful southwest Florida on the Caloosahatchee River and minutes from the gulf coast beaches, the City of Fort Myers is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country with a population of over 86,000. The city enjoys a strong economic base with a vibrant historic downtown, many arts and cultural venues and many development and redevelopment opportunities. Fort Myers is a business-friendly city with a visionary City Council, professional executive management team and a diverse and engaged community.
Job info here
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Economic Development Director — City of Winter Garden | |
The City of Winter Garden is seeking an Economic Development Director. The ideal candidate provides vision and leadership in planning, developing, directing, and daily oversight of economic development programs and projects within the City. This candidate also possesses an extensive background in economic development and public sector management with proven success in program development, creative ideas and solutions. The position reports to the City Manager.
Job info here
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Assistant CRA Manager - City of Pensacola | |
This is a senior level administrative professional position. This position performs professional and administrative work as the principal staff assistant to the CRA Division Manager.
An employee in this class assists the Division Manager in the day-to-day functioning of the division. Independent judgment and initiative are required. Employee supervises professional, technical, and clerical employees in a variety of projects. Position performs duties on behalf of CRA Division Manager in his/her absence. Work is assigned and evaluated by the CRA Division Manager based on achieved results.
Application Closes: Friday May 5, 2023 11:59pm (central time)
Job info here
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