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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 a competitive matching grant program that is designed to encourage reinvestment in building facades, specifically those located on highly visible target corridors within the district. Applicants must commit to expending (at a minimum) a cash match equal to the grant funds sought in the application. Repairs/upgrades to the façade must be visible at all times from the building’s exterior, and maintenance items are not eligible for grant funds.
CRA Talent - The reorganization of CRA staff was completed in January. The goal of the reorganization was to provide opportunities for growth, better align CRA talent to its community initiatives and reduce the “silo effect” by having all staff manage projects and assist with the business processes at the CRA. Diane Gilreath and Sarah Vidal-Finn were promoted to CRA Manager Positions and existing staff were individually slotted into Project Manager (1-4) positions. All administrative duties have been dispersed amongst staff and the front desk and phones are now being attended each day by a different “Project Manager of the Day.” Interviews for the two vacant Project Manager positions are close to being concluded.
Eastside Redevelopment Advisory Board (ERAB)
GTEC Area Master Plan - On Agenda
Kennedy Homes Redevelopment- CRA staff hosted a project kick off meeting to mark the start of Master Planning designs for the former Kennedy Homes in December of 2013. On January 29, staff hosted a series of design workshops with community stakeholders and the design team culminating with a large community visioning meeting on that evening....
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