Qualified Census Tract Business Incentive Expansion
Summary
Eight new businesses just opened in the CRA district, adding roughly 40 jobs, on top of grand openings like Casa Monarca and Tee Box Golf. Property values in the district are up 159% since 2016.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
CRA property values have climbed about $164 million per year since 2016.
Residents get new dining, services, and shopping options plus local jobs.
Mentions & discussions (6)
CRA Meeting - Sep 9, 2026
Board members and speakers flagged a tough economy for small businesses — restaurants running a quarter full, rising costs, and businesses like Voodoo closing. Staff promised a plan to help smaller businesses most affected by the Horizon project construction, and suggested a downtown walking-distance map idea from public comment will be explored.
CRA Meeting - Aug 5, 2026
Eight new businesses opened in the CRA, and four spots (Carrot Express, Bora Bora Bar at Mai-Kai, Calusa Coffee Roasters, Rebel Wine) made the Miami New Times Best of Miami 2026 list. Business events are coming up August 11 and October 8.
CRA Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
A batch of new businesses — restaurants, a golf sim club, retail shops — opened in the CRA area in June, bringing roughly 30 new jobs. The board wants a promotional business pamphlet to keep the momentum going.
CRA Meeting - May 20, 2026
Eight new businesses just opened in the CRA district, adding roughly 40 jobs, on top of grand openings like Casa Monarca and Tee Box Golf. Property values in the district are up 159% since 2016.
City Commission Meeting - Feb 4, 2026
Businesses in the newly designated QCT 501 — and any future HUD-designated tracts — can now tap the city's incentive program, aimed at spurring investment in qualifying areas.
CRA Meeting - Feb 4, 2026
Eight new businesses opened in the district this month, plus a grand opening and two long-running anniversaries — signs of a healthy local economy. Board members welcomed and congratulated the owners.
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