Title
CRA Project Summary JULY (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 each district. Staff continues to meet with potential applicants in each district, and recently approved applications include 12 South Main St., (DRAB) and 1510 S. Main St., 424 SW 7th Terr./417 SW 8th St. and 102-112 SW 6th St. (CPUH).
Economic Development -Staff is preparing solicitation materials to seek a tenant for the café which will be built as part of the Downtown Plaza renovations and is reviewing current economic development incentives and will return with further recommendations.
Eastside Redevelopment Advisory Board (ERAB)
1717 SE 8th Avenue- Staff is currently reviewing proposals from engineering firms to provide the following services: design plat, 1st phase construction documents, landscape architecture, and environmental consulting services. Staff is partnering with the City’s Planning department to proceed with the necessary land use and zoning changes on the property. Staff will present the engineering contract at the August CRA Board meeting. Staff recently held a community workshop to discuss naming/branding ideas for the property the workshop was well attended and staff received great feedback. Staff will present final concepts at an upcoming CRA Board meeting.
GTEC Update - On Agenda.
ERAB Residential Paint Voucher Program - The residential paint program that meets the Eastside Redevelopment Plans of “Support and encourage improved appearance and design o...
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