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CRA Project Summary AUGUST (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
SW 9th Street at Innovation Square - Project Manager, Nathalie McCrate - Innovation Square roadways again made the news by winning an Award of Honor in the “Open Space” category from the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (Florida ASLA). The project was also recognized with a state-level Environmental Sustainability Honor at the award jury’s discretion-for its ‘exhibition of sound sustainable practices.’
Façade Grant - Project Manager, Lynn Janoski - 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 - Project Manager, Lynn Janoski -Staff has prepared solicitation materials for selection of a tenant for the café which will be built as part of the Downtown Plaza renovations. Staff is seeking a single tenant for the Depot Building for restaurant, café, retail and event space uses. Staff is reviewing current economic development incentives and will return with further recommendations.
Eastside Redevelopment Advisory Board (ERAB)
1717 SE 8th Avenue - Project Manager, Malcolm Kiner- On this agenda
GTEC Area Master Plan & Phase 1 Development - Project Manager - Sarit Sela -- The largest undertakings of the Eastside Redevelopment District include the redevelopment o...
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