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CRA Project Summary (NB)
Explanation
As a regular informational item on CRA agendas, Staff provides a brief update on selected referrals, redevelopment projects and development agreements under review. This monthly update is typically a limited sampling of the CRA’s many on-going projects, as opposed to a complete list.
CRA Wide
Façade Grant - The Façade Grant program is currently open and accepting applications. The program has six (6) approved grants currently.
CRA Talent - The final CRA Project Manager position has been filled by Nathalie McCrate. Her first day will be Monday, July 14th. At that time the CRA will be fully staffed.
Economic Development - Staff continues to meet with a wide variety of businesses seeking CRA assistance with site selection, incentive programs and information on future opportunities within each district. At the May CRA Board meeting, staff was authorized to review and make recommendations for potential modifications to the Transformational Projects Incentive and Redevelopment Incentive Programs which both operate in each district. Staff is conducting research, looking other programs from around the country and is meeting with a wide variety of stakeholders to conduct research and formulate recommendations to align the programs with current needs. Staff plans to return with findings and recommendations in September. During this review period, the CRA will refrain from accepting applications.
NW 3rd Ave. Sidewalks - Following the CRA Board’s approval of the Sidewalk Feasibility Study at your April 2014 meeting, the project engineering consultant and CRA staff has proceeded with the development of Construction Documentation for new sidewalks along the southern side of NW 3rd Ave. between NW 13th St. and NW 6th St. The plans are currently at the 90% phase and being reviewed by CRA and Department of Public Works staff. The next 100% submittal will be later this summer and will be presented to th...
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