CRA property conveyances and Central City redevelopment funding
Summary
The advisory board says no CRA project started since 2019 has been finished, communication is poor, and a promised community forum still hasn't happened. Staff promised consultant accountability deadlines and clarified the land use amendment scope.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Delay risks losing development momentum in one of the city's last underdeveloped areas, per the board chair.
Central City residents and businesses if projects and rezoning finally move.
Central City neighborhood, which board members say is stuck waiting years for sidewalks, lighting, and rezoning.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Commission (Regular) - Oct 6, 2026
Two public hearings were scheduled on transferring city-owned properties — at 1306 NW 6th Street and 400 NW 7 Avenue — to the Community Redevelopment Agency for redevelopment in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights area.
City Commission (Regular) - Aug 18, 2026
Two city-owned properties in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights CRA were slated for conveyance to the redevelopment agency, plus an amended interlocal agreement funding Central City redevelopment projects.
City Commission Conference Meeting - Jul 2, 2026
The advisory board says no CRA project started since 2019 has been finished, communication is poor, and a promised community forum still hasn't happened. Staff promised consultant accountability deadlines and clarified the land use amendment scope.
City Commission Conference and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting - May 19, 2026
The CRA is putting up to $200,000 toward a capital improvement master plan for the Central City redevelopment area, with ALTA Planning and Design doing the planning work. The interlocal agreement with the city was amended so design and construction funding can follow.
City Commission Conference and Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting - May 5, 2026
A new CRA incentive program gives property owners in the Central City and Northwest-Progresso Flagler Heights areas up to $10,000 for security upgrades, with police doing free assessments. Commissioner Glassman wants the cap raised for fire-sprinkler projects.
City Commission (Regular) - Apr 21, 2026
Five public hearings were scheduled on waivers allowing individuals with potential conflicts to apply for Central City redevelopment area grants — some for home improvement programs.
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Fort Lauderdale Beach Park Project
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Transfer of 1306 NW 6th Street to the CRA
Puts the parcel under CRA control for redevelopment and public purposes in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights area.
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