CRA Master Plan update and downtown capital projects
Summary
Economic Development is updating the CRA/downtown master plan with free help from Forward Pinellas before the CRA sunsets in 2033 — covering questions like whether to allow pedal pubs and street vendors downtown.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Forward Pinellas is providing services without a fee on what would otherwise be a sizable-cost project.
Downtown businesses, visitors, and anyone invested in the CRA area's future.
Commissioner Gow questioned whether $75,000 in aesthetic improvements near City Hall is warranted while residents scrutinize spending.
Mentions & discussions (5)
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Special) - Sep 17, 2026
Main Street from the trail to Broadway gets new brick pavers, wider sidewalks, and landscaping starting late April/May to avoid hurting merchants. A CRA master plan update with Forde Pinellas kicks off in October, with the CRA set to sunset in 2033 and the city seeking a funding path beyond that.
Local Planning Agency - Sep 9, 2026
Economic Development is updating the CRA/downtown master plan with free help from Forward Pinellas before the CRA sunsets in 2033 — covering questions like whether to allow pedal pubs and street vendors downtown.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Jul 23, 2026
The CRA's master plan dates to 2011-2012 and about 90% of it has been accomplished. A public-driven update with citizens, merchants, and the Chamber begins this October/November in conjunction with Forward Pinellas.
BUDGET WORKSHOP - Jul 21, 2026
A $49,500 update to the 2011 CRA Master Plan, leveraged with Pinellas County's $50,000, aims to keep downtown strong even after the CRA sunsets in 2033. Commissioners also questioned a $75,000 bulb-out improvement near City Hall.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - May 21, 2026
The downtown parking garage RFP goes out within weeks to three shortlisted firms, and the 2012/2013 CRA Master Plan will be updated next fiscal year with Forward Pinellas to save money.
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