Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency - CRA

Here is the video from the CRA Board Meeting & Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, August 22, 2024

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting - August 22, 2024 This shows the full Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting that was held on August 22, 2024. To see the time indexed video organized by agenda item, visit ht...

Revenue deposited to a redevelopment trust fund is from the incremental growth in taxable value within the CRA area.
This is called Tax Increment Funding (TIF). All funds received from this fund must be used for specific redevelopment purposes in that area.

Learn more about Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency in our weekly “CRA 101” series! Visit us at https://www.talgov.com/cra/craHome

We'll see you on August 22nd, from 6 PM to 7 PM at Kleman Plaza for a FREE yoga class. This session is open to all abilities and will be led by expert instructors.

Find your zen with us!🧘🏼‍♀️

Join us tomorrow, August 22nd, from 6 PM to 7 PM at Kleman Plaza for a FREE yoga class. This session is open to all abilities and will be led by expert instructors. Tag a friend you'd love to share this peaceful experience with below!

A big thank you to @‌florida.blue for making this event possible. See you there!🩵

The first Movies in the Park was absolutely “Shrektacular”! We were “ogrejoyed” by the amazing turnout, and your costumes? Top-tier!

A Community Redevelopment Plan addresses the needs of each targeted area. We have two CRA districts in Tallahassee:
- GreaterFrenchtown/Southside and
- Downtown Tallahassee.

Learn more about Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency in our weekly “CRA 101” series! Visit us at https://www.talgov.com/cra/craHome and view the community redevelopment plan for each area.

FEMA has approved more than $7.9M for Leon Co. survivors of May 10 tornadoes; how to still apply As of August 12, FEMA has approved more than $7.9 million for more than 3,000 Leon County survivors of the May 10 tornadoes and severe storms event.

On August 14th, come watch Shrek on Kleman Plaza starting at 8 PM. Dress up as your favorite character, bring your blankets and chairs, and get cozy on the grass. Plus, you can mobile order food from participating downtown restaurants!

Under Florida law, local governments can designate areas as Community Redevelopment Areas when certain conditions exist, such as
- inadequate structures;
- a shortage of affordable housing;
- inadequate infrastructure.

Learn more about Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency in our weekly “CRA 101” series!
Visit us at https://www.talgov.com/cra/craHome

Enjoy all the pix at once!
We had great fun at today's Coffee & Connections at the Lawrence Gregory Community Center park! Mark your calendars for our next Tallahassee CRA: Coffee & Connections on Wednesday, September 4 at E. Peck Green Park.

Thanks to everyone who attended today's Coffee & Connections at the Lawrence Gregory Community Center park! Mark your calendars for our next Tallahassee CRA: Coffee & Connections on Wednesday, September 4 at E. Peck Green Park.

Join us Wednesday from 8-9 AM for Tallahassee CRA: Coffee & Connections - August - stop by for free coffee and snacks to learn more about the CRA, our ongoing projects, and funding opportunities! This month we will be at the Lawrence-Gregory Community Center Park. Look for us under the blue pavilion (think shade!)
https://www.talgov.com/cra/cra-coffee

Local governments can designate Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs) and a Community Redevelopment Agency oversees their programs. A CRA Board is created by local government officials which directs the agency. The Board of the Tallahassee CRA comprises the Mayor and the four City of Tallahassee Commissioners.

Learn more about Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency in our weekly “CRA 101” series!

Visit us at https://www.talgov.com/cra/craHome

8/3/24, 2 p.m. Update: Current storm forecasts shows impacts to Tallahassee beginning tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 4. City crews are prepared to respond & are coordinating with state & regional partners on mutual aid for power restoration. Expected local impacts include heavy rainfall & tropical storm force winds. Finish your preparations today. https://bit.ly/4fJKHXx

8/4/24, 9am: Tropical Storm Debby is strengthening quickly and is expected to be a hurricane at landfall. Tallahassee is under a Flood Watch. Local impacts are forecast to occur overnight tonight and into Monday bringing heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Crews are ready to respond, and residents are encouraged to finalize preparations now. Get information including sandbag locations at https://bit.ly/3LWuDDK

Multi-million dollar investments could be coming to downtown Tallahassee.

The Monroe Street enhancement project is up for consideration, and if the plan gets approved some significant changes could be coming to Monroe Street between Jefferson and Call Streets.

"We understand that there may be some temporary impact,” said City of Tallahassee Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox. “But, we’re hoping that this temporary impact will lead to permanent solutions for making sure that businesses are thriving.”

Williams-Cox says these types of investments are necessary for long-term improvements in the city.

“As we work very hard to make our downtown become an 18-hour downtown, we need to also make sure that this is a safe place,” said Williams-Cox. “The economic impact of being able to have safe sidewalks and being able to get in and out of businesses, it’s going to pay off.”

The project is expected to cost about $5.5 million, and the commission is asking the CRA to fund $2.5 million of those dollars.

The Downtown Redevelopment Commission is set to meet on Aug. 6 to discuss recommendations for moving the Monroe Street Downtown Sidewalk Enhancement Project forward.

$5.5 million plan proposed to improve sidewalks in downtown Tallahassee The Monroe Street enhancement project is up for consideration, and if the plan gets approved some significant changes could be coming to Monroe Street between Jefferson and Call Streets.

The Tallahassee CRA develops, supports, and implements the Greater Frenchtown/Southside Redevelopment Plan and the Downtown Community Redevelopment Plan. In doing so, we can address the unique needs of each geographic area.

Learn more about Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency in our weekly “CRA 101” series!

Visit us at https://www.talgov.com/cra/craHome

July is Park and Recreation Month, and the Tallahassee CRA has been featuring our districts' great parks. You can learn more about our local parks at the City of Tallahassee - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs social media page.

On December 13, 2018, the CRA Board approved $6.4M in support of the Greater Bond Neighborhood First Plan. The plan adopted included $30,000 for improvements at Speed Spencer Stephens Park. The community benefits from the combined efforts of residents, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs, Underground Utilities, and Public Infrastructure, were enhanced by the addition of new benches and picnic tables funded by the CRA.

The Speed Spencer Stephens Park can be accessed at 1907 Saxon Street. The 2.4-acre park offers a paved trail designed for multi-use activities. It is also where the Annual Walk Through Living History Festival has taken place. The park’s amenities include benches, parking, picnic tables, and a pond.

The Tallahassee CRA celebrates the neighborhoods within the districts and the individuals who work so hard to create a tight-knit community for all.

Special thanks: National Recreation and Park Association

FREE Downtown Yoga is BACK!! Join us every Thursday, starting August 1st, in Kleman Plaza from 6PM - 7PM to find your zen.🧘🏼‍♀️🍃

Gather your friends, bring your mat and a water bottle to enjoy a relaxing class by expert instructors. All abilities welcome.

A special thank you to Florida Blue for making this event possible for our community!🩵

July is Park and Recreation Month, and the Tallahassee CRA features our districts' great parks. This week we are featuring Cascades Park! You can learn more about our local parks at the City of Tallahassee - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs social media page.

Cascades Park, located within the Tallahassee CRA Downtown District, is a 24-acre family-oriented, community space with miles of multi-use trails. It offers a variety of outdoor and recreational amenities, such as the Adderley Amphitheater, Florida’s Prime Meridian Marker, event spaces, restaurants, retail, play spaces, educational attractions, and much more.

The Tallahassee CRA has been committed to the community benefit of Cascades Park since November 16, 2009, when the CRA Board dedicated $1.1 Million of the Downtown District Community Redevelopment Area Trust Funds to support the project as identified by the Leon County – Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Blueprint 2000.

You may or may not know that Cascades Park is a stormwater management system with underground channels, open streams, and retention ponds. It was designed to provide flood relief both north and south of the park and is designed to flood during major storm events. It is also a stormwater facility that is immersed in history. The fountain in the heart of the park and the name Cascades commemorate Tallahassee’s origins: in the 1800s, two delegates met there, in the middle (one from St. Augustine and one from Pensacola), to find the best place to create our state capital. All along the trails, you can learn about the history of Tallahassee and the Cascades Park area. Memorials include the Community Remembrance Marker, Jail Over Bail, Korean War Memorial, and Smokey Hollow Commemoration.

The Tallahassee CRA would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the Leon County – City of Tallahassee Blueprint 2000 Intergovernmental Agency for creating a space with such a beautiful balance of protection, function, education, and fun. We would also like to thank the City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department staff for fostering community by maintaining safe, accessible spaces for all ages to appreciate and enjoy.

Special thanks: National Recreation and Park Association

Every Saturday from 10am to 2pm, Tallahassee Downtown's "Downtown Market" is the place to be at Ponce De Leon Park!
Come explore and support local makers, bakers, artists, and farmers while enjoying live music from talented local musicians. It’s a perfect way to spend your Saturday.

July is Park and Recreation Month, and the Tallahassee CRA is featuring the great parks in our districts. You can learn more about all of our local parks at the City of Tallahassee - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs social media page.

On December 13, 2018, the CRA Board approved $6.4M in support of the Greater Bond Neighborhood First Plan. The plan adopted included $650,000 for designing and constructing a linear park from Speed-Spencer-Stephens Park to Tallahassee Junction Park and, eventually, the St. Marks Trail. The community benefits from the combined efforts of residents, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs, and Underground Utilities, Public Infrastructure are apparent with additional green space and expanded access to recreational activities. (Read more about public infrastructure at https://www.talgov.com/page/publicinfrastructure)

The Greater Bond Community Linear Park, completed in 2022, is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Residents and City of Tallahassee, FL - Government staff worked together to develop the Greater Bond Neighborhood First Plan, which included the linear park as one of the proposed improvements. Thanks to this joint effort, the neighborhood now has a well-lit, paved trail lined with landscaping, benches, and water fountains. The lights can change colors and have been utilized to celebrate special occasions and community events.

In 2022, the CRA also provided a $10,000 match for the $15,000 South Arts grant received for the Linear Park Art Garden.

The Tallahassee CRA celebrates the neighborhoods within the districts and the individuals who work so hard to create a tight-knit community for all.

Click here for a video of the Greater Bond Linear Park construction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGKePdLfMP4

Photo credit: City of Tallahassee
Special thanks: National Recreation and Park Association

Check out the latest news from the Tallahassee CRA in our "Spring/Summer 2024" issue!
https://conta.cc/45UzYoy

CRA Spring/Summer 2024 Newsletter - Issue 16 Working Together Toward CommUNITY Goals View as Webpage Working Together Toward CommUNITY Goals Tallahassee is beautiful even if it's hot! The Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is prou

Glasses clinked and camera shutters snapped Tuesday, as the first wave of patrons filled the luxurious dining room at SoMo Walls' anchor tenant, The Monroe, an upscale eatery that has launched its month-long soft opening.

Developer Bugra Demirel described Tuesday night as "an emotional moment," especially for those who have worked day and night to make it happen. SoMo Walls is on South Monroe Street between Oakland Avenue and Harrison Street, not too far south of the Capitol.

The fine-dining eatery doesn't have its grand opening till Aug. 2, but, based on the night's reactions, The Monroe is bringing a new sense of energy to the South Monroe corridor.

Take a look: The Monroe, anchor restaurant at SoMo Walls, has soft opening The Monroe welcomes its first guests as it has soft opening before grand opening in August.