Title
CRA Project Summary NOVEMBER (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, 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., 102-112 SW 6th St. and 1310 S. Main St. (CPUH).
Economic Development, Project Manager, Lynn Janoski -The CRA has sought a restaurant/food service tenant for new café space under construction in the Bo Diddley Plaza located at 185 E. University Avenue. Responses were due on September 23, 2015 and staff is currently evaluating the responses received and interviewing prospective tenants. Staff is also seeking a single tenant for the Depot Building for restaurant, café, retail and event space uses.
Eastside Redevelopment Advisory Board (ERAB)
Heartwood, Project Manager, Michael Beard- Staff and EDA presented to the Plan Board on October 22nd for Land Use and Zoning change. Application is being reviewed by Legal. Staff attended a First Step Meeting for the Design Plat on November 3rd and is moving forward with Phase 1 Civil Engineering. Staff will hold a Kickoff meeting with EDSA to launch the Architectural Standards Action Plan that will include several Community Workshops. The Marketing and Branding team will work collaboratively with the architect to integrate the proposed imaging styles with the marketing strategy. Staff will present ...
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