About Us
The Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area (NPF CRA) was created in 1995 to eliminate slum and blighting conditions in the areas near downtown Fort Lauderdale and North West Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission serves as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors. The CRA Advisory Board also serves to support the overall CRA mission and enrich the community.
The NPF CRA utilizes ear-marked property tax dollars to reinvest back in a myriad of projects that reflect the goals and objectives of its Community Redevelopment Plan.In accordance with the Community Redevelopment Plan, the agency invest in development projects that promote the overall quality of life, create jobs opportunities for area neighbors, promote sustainability, promote public/private partnerships, expand housing opportunities, preserve and expand affordable housing and enhance the tax increment revenue for redistribution and investment in the redevelopment area.
Since 1995, the NPF CRA has invested more than $26 million in public infrastructure improvements including the Sistrunk Corridor Streetscape and lighting enhancements throughout the redevelopment area. Several new businesses have opened and existing businesses have expanded and hundreds of new housing units have been constructed or are underway. The agency offers various incentive programs to expand economic opportunities and foster dynamic commercial and residential environments.
BOUNDARIES
The NPF CRA Area is located between Sunrise Boulevard to the north, Broward Boulevard to the south, the City Corporate limits to the west, and Federal Highway to the east. A portion lying south of NE 4th Street and east of Andrews Avenue between Broward Boulevard and Federal Highway is not included in the NPF CRA.
MISSION
The mission of the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is to enhance the quality of life in two target areas: Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights and Central City. Each target area established an advisory board to support the overall CRA mission and enrich the community.