What Is the CRA?
The mission of the City of Clearwater’s Community Redevelopment Agency is to promote Downtown Clearwater’s ongoing neighborhood revitalization through programs and initiatives that strengthen and stimulate our local economy and environment.
WHAT IS THE CRA?
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) refers to a public entity created by a city or county to implement the community redevelopment activities outlined under the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 codified as Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes and provides a vehicle whereby local communities may form a CRA, and further create a redevelopment trust fund for financing improvements within a predetermined redevelopment target area. The CRA was established by the local government, and functions within that local government. In Clearwater, the City Council members serve as the CRA board members.
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is a dependent taxing district established by City government for the purpose of carrying out redevelopment activities that include reducing or eliminating blight, improving the tax base, creating and retaining employment opportunities, and encouraging public and private investments in the CRA. This departmental budget is for the City staff that administers the operations of the CRA.
The Community Redevelopment Area’s current size is 488 acres. The boundaries include Court-Chestnut Streets to the South, Drew-Jones Streets to the North, Clearwater Harbor to the West and Highland Avenue to the East.
GOALS
Partnership
Improving the central city economy by leveraging public-private partnerships and creating residential and commercial stability.
Revitalization
Revitalization, rehabilitation and stabilization of commercial buildings, lots and residential neighborhoods to accommodate new commercial, office and residential projects and expand existing businesses.
Quality of Life
Serve the daily needs of area residents; provide appropriate parking, accommodate modern retail and personal services, alleviate deteriorating and non-complying signs, infrastructure and buildings, develop a financial assistance program, demolish unsafe structures, increase residential units, ensure safety and provide recreational opportunity.
Documents
Budgets
Interlocal Agreements
Annual Reports
Opportunities
Highlights
MURAL PROGRAM
Explore the results of the first large-scale mural project in Downtown Clearwater, part of the CRA’s mission to infuse downtown with art!
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FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Through the Façade Improvement Program, the CRA seeks to help property owners and tenants improve the attractiveness of buildings in the downtown business district.
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DREAMS OF DALI
The City of Clearwater’s Community Redevelopment Agency presents the Dalí Museum’s Dreams of Dalí Virtual Reality (VR) Experience at Second Century Studios.
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List of Events
Christmas in July: A 2019 Holiday Extravaganza Preview
Join the city of Clearwater’s Community Redevelopment Agency for a free showing of the 1947 classic holiday film “Miracle on 34th Street." The event will also feature a toy drive with the Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire & Rescue. Donate a toy at the movie night and receive free popcorn and a fountain drink.We hope you'll join us for this classic holiday movie and get a preview of the CRA’s plans for the 2019 holiday season in Downtown Clearwater.…
ART WALK : Downtown Clearwater
Join us for this FREE EVENT and see some the best artists in the bay painting live! Art Walk is an opportunity to check out Downtown Clearwater's local businesses while supporting the art scene. Throughout the night you'll: 1) Grab a free map 2) Pop in to each business to witness art being made 3) Have each business sign off that you visited 4) Turn in your completed map At the end of the evening, we'll pick a random winner…
ART WALK : Downtown Clearwater
Join us for this FREE EVENT and see some the best artists in the bay painting live! Art Walk is an opportunity to check out Downtown Clearwater's local businesses while supporting the art scene. Throughout the night you'll: 1) Grab a free map 2) Pop in to each business to witness art being made 3) Have each business sign off that you visited 4) Turn in your completed map At the end of the evening, we'll pick a random winner…
ART WALK : Downtown Clearwater
Join us for this FREE EVENT and see some the best artists in the bay painting live! Art Walk is an opportunity to check out Downtown Clearwater's local businesses while supporting the art scene. Throughout the night you'll: 1) Grab a free map 2) Pop in to each business to witness art being made 3) Have each business sign off that you visited 4) Turn in your completed map At the end of the evening, we'll pick a random winner…
ART WALK : Downtown Clearwater
Join us for this FREE EVENT and see some the best artists in the bay painting live! Art Walk is an opportunity to check out Downtown Clearwater's local businesses while supporting the art scene. Throughout the night you'll: 1) Grab a free map 2) Pop in to each business to witness art being made 3) Have each business sign off that you visited 4) Turn in your completed map At the end of the evening, we'll pick a random winner…
ART WALK : Downtown Clearwater
Join us for this FREE EVENT and see some the best artists in the bay painting live! Art Walk is an opportunity to check out Downtown Clearwater's local businesses while supporting the art scene. Throughout the night you'll: 1) Grab a free map 2) Pop in to each business to witness art being made 3) Have each business sign off that you visited 4) Turn in your completed map At the end of the evening, we'll pick a random winner…