The Omni CRA is seeking to procure a qualified and experienced architectural or engineering firm to perform the specialty design work for the Citizens Bank Building Restoration (the “Project”) under historical preservation and restoration guidelines, for the Omni CRA, in accordance with the Scope of Services contained in Attachment “A” of the draft Agreement. The…
Michael Volk Gainesville Sun Feb. 6, 2018 As a resident of Gainesville, I have witnessed firsthand the encouraging impact and positive effects resulting from projects spearheaded by Gainesville’s community redevelopment agency (CRA). Newly renovated areas — such as Depot Park, Bo Diddley Plaza and the Helyx Bridge — have attracted significantly more residents, tourists and…
Gabe Grass Tallahassee Democrat Feb. 7, 2018 Supporting local growth from within communities is the formula for success, and community redevelopment agencies are a key part of this equation. Unfortunately, the Florida Legislature is seeking to impose an exhaustive list of regulations that will prevent CRAs from effectively rehabilitating the communities they serve. CRAs breathe new…
Sheldon Gardner St. Augustine Record Feb. 6, 2018 St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach officials have taken a stance on a number of topics at the state level, and St. Augustine officials traveled to Tallahassee to fight for, and against, several new proposals last week. The visit last week by City Manager John Regan and…