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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
FY14 Annual Report Update - The CRA partnered with the Sequential Artists Workshop-a local, nonprofit arts school located in the CRA’s Downtown redevelopment area to illustrate this year’s annual report. The intent of this partnership was to communicate the CRA’s project milestones in a unique, original way and to increase civic interest and engagement. Modelled after Sunday Funnies comic strips, the report was printed on newsprint and brought to the doorsteps of 31,000 citizens through the Gainesville Sun and Guardian.
The CRA was required by Florida Statute to release a report of its activities for the 2014 fiscal year (October 1, 2013-September 30, 2014) by March 31, 2015. An online version of the report can be viewed at www.doorstep-gcra.com
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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.
Economic Development -At the October 2014 CRA Board meeting staff was requested to continue research on economic development incentive programs and bring back a review of current incentive programs and further recommendations. During this review period, the Transformational Projects Incentive Program and Redevelopment Incentive Program will remain on hold....
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