2021 Conf Update
2021 Conf Update
University Professional Center redevelopment complete
The Hillsborough County Economic Development Department is proud to announce the completion of the redevelopment of the property located at 3500 E. Fletcher Avenue, a.k.a. the University Professional Center. The project was a recipient of a $279,613 matching grant from the County’s Targeted Redevelopment Pilot Project program and the first project to receive such funding……
Mirrorton to Proceed as Downtown Development Surges
LAKELAND, FL (November 15, 2019) – The City of Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) sealed the long anticipated deal and closed on the project with Framework Group, LLC (Tampa, FL). Estimated at over $50 million, the 305 unit apartment and townhome community will span 13.5 acres near the downtown Lakeland Police Station. Mirrorton with its urban neighborhood design and planning emphasize the……
Midtown Lofts Bringing Affordable Housing to Lakeland Market
LAKELAND, FL (November 18, 2019) | This morning, the City of Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) officially sold property in the Parker Street Neighborhood to Green Mills Group (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) for the construction of 80 affordable apartments. Green Mills Group intends to lease the apartments with rents affordable for those making between 40% and 80% of the……
Riviera Beach CRA Honored for Best Cultural Enhancement at 2019 Florida Redevelopment Assn. Awards
In its continuing multifaceted effort to help usher the dramatic transformation of Riviera Beach, the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) beautification project “Art Infusion” has been awarded a prestigious honor by the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA). The CRA received the Cultural Enhancement Citation at the 2019 FRA Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida. “Art Infusion,”……
Projects, Grants and Contracts Manager – Destin
Projects, Grants and Contracts Manager $23.92/hr DOQ Full-Time + employer paid benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement) SUMMARY: The majority of the City’s major projects are funded through external sources, primarily grants. A major component of this position will to be seek out and secure grants for future projects. Plans, directs, administrates,……
At long last, affordable housing project breaks ground in South Miami
An affordable housing project 27 years in the making is slated to break ground Wednesday in South Miami. The three-story building will include 40 rental units. It located at the heart of the Marshall Williamson community, north of U.S. 1, near the intersection of SW 59th Place and SW 64th Street, close to the University……
Housing assistance opportunity helping local hurricane victims
“I had a whole lot of damage to my roof and my room back here in the back and it was just in terrible shape,” said Hunt. That’s when he learned about the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act. Michael Johnson, the Director of the Community Development and Redevelopment Agency in Panama City, said, “It’s……
Pinellas Park CRA – Request for Letters of Interest: Redevelopment of 5805 Park Boulevard
Release Date: October 25, 2019 Due Date: November 27, 2019 at 5:00 PM Request for Letters of Interest The Pinellas Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is soliciting Letters of Interest (LOIs) for the redevelopment of 5805 Park Boulevard. The property was a strategic acquisition made by the CRA for redevelopment purposes. Located within the City’s……
Economic Development Manager – City of Wilton Manors
Overview Under general direction of the City Manager’s Office, the position creates economic development programs and implements strategies to promote the City as a viable destination for potential businesses and industries, and assists to supplement the vitality and retention of the City’s current businesses. Examples of additional responsibilities include creating, promoting, and supporting economic development……