West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment & RFP
Summary
The Mira Delray project wants three entrance signs facing West Atlantic Avenue and Congress Avenue, but the hearing had to be shelved when the applicant's agent didn't show. Residents along the Atlantic Avenue corridor will have to wait for a rescheduled hearing to see what the signage will look like.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 24, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Purchase price to be determined by a forthcoming appraisal.
For now, no one — the signage review was simply deferred until the applicant reschedules.
Taxpayer advocates worry the CRA is giving away a valuable $9 million parcel without market compensation.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Site Plan Review and Appearance Board — October 28, 2026
The Mira Delray project wants three entrance signs facing West Atlantic Avenue and Congress Avenue, but the hearing had to be shelved when the applicant's agent didn't show. Residents along the Atlantic Avenue corridor will have to wait for a rescheduled hearing to see what the signage will look like.
Community Redevelopment Agency — October 27, 2026
The consent agenda included the ninth amendment to the ground lease, moving the sale of 910 W Atlantic Avenue forward to Prime Delray Hotel, LLC, with an appraisal to set the price.
Community Redevelopment Agency — September 24, 2026
The CRA is moving forward with a major RFP for the 600, 700, and 800 blocks of West Atlantic Avenue, requiring vibrant ground-floor retail and encouraging parking.
City Commission — June 2, 2026
Business advocates want to extend the downtown entertainment district west of Swinton Avenue to boost economic activity, but commissioners are worried about noise impacts on nearby historic residential neighborhoods. The city plans to host community meetings to gather resident feedback before making any changes.
Community Redevelopment Agency — May 26, 2026
The board reviewed draft requests for proposals for key blocks on West Atlantic Avenue but decided to pause issuance to evaluate ongoing grocery store interest and adjacent block proposals.
Community Redevelopment Agency — April 28, 2026
The CRA reviewed draft requests for proposals for developing the Southwest 700-800 blocks and Northwest 800 block, discussing building heights, commercial needs, and affordability percentages.
Site Plan Review and Appearance Board — March 25, 2026
A long-vacant commercial property at 540 West Atlantic Avenue is getting a fresh start as a Dunkin' Donuts restaurant. The project cleans up a badly deteriorated site, adds a walk-in cooler, resurfaces the parking lot, and improves landscaping while keeping mature shade trees.
Community Redevelopment Agency — March 24, 2026
Staff received direction to draft Requests for Proposals for mixed-use development on multiple blocks of West Atlantic Avenue, incorporating commercial preferences and environmental remediation updates.
Related development
Mira Delray Master Sign Program
Nothing is approved yet — the sign design review will have to come back before the board at a future meeting before any entrance signs move forward.
RH Development Group / Aldi Supermarket - SW 600 Block West Atlantic Avenue
Brings the first full-service grocery store to the food desert in over a decade, with $9.9 million in private construction investment and potential annual TIF revenue near $2 million — but the CRA contributes the land rather than selling it.
RH Development Group West Atlantic Avenue Proposal
Promotes commercial and mixed-use development along the Atlantic Avenue corridor.
Sale of 910 W Atlantic Avenue to Prime Delray Hotel, LLC
Advances the hotel project on West Atlantic and converts a CRA ground lease into a sale.
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