Author: CRAStaff

17 Feb

On February 2 , 2021, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved a funding increase for the CRA Residential Façade and Landscaping Program. The program has now been expanded  to include  the  Home Beautiful Park and Durrs Communities. The CRA will began to accept applications  from residents residing in Home Beautiful Park and the Durrs communities on Monday, March 1, 2021. The Residential Façade and Landscaping Program is designed to provide funding for the beautification of single-family residential homes and includes external painting and landscaping.  The CRA will provide up to $5,000 per property for external painting, patching, pressure cleaning and xeriscape landscaping. To qualify for the Residential Façade  and Landscaping Program, your property must be located in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area. The property must also have a need for painting...

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17 Feb

On February 2 , 2021, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved $275,000 in CRA incentives to Knallhart Holdings II, LLC for  the Abbey, located  in the heart of Flagler Village, at 441 NE 3 Ave. The Abbey, which is currently under construction,  consist of  the  renovation and adaptive reuse of a historic church ( former First Evangelical Lutheran Church)   into a 220-seat, full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining and a event space. The Abbey  is estimated to create over 140 jobs in the hospitality area and offer world class food and beverages. The estimated cost of the renovations  is $3,000,000. In addition, patrons to the  Abbey will have access to parking at a new 53-space private parking lot located  at the Northwest corner of NE 3rd Avenue and NE 5th Street....

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30 Dec

On December 15, 2020, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved $350,000 in CRA incentives to Omegas in Broward, Inc. for the renovation and build out of the Omega Center, located at 1108 Sistrunk Boulevard, into a modern meeting and event space. The  proposed renovations and build out entail a new contemporary facility with a large meeting area for special and business events.  Renovations will also include the installation of  new accessible restrooms, an outdoor seating area, and office and storage space.  Additional enhancements will also feature  high ceilings, ample windows and street frontage. Once completed, the facility will be available to the public to rent for meetings, conferences, workshops, banquets, parties, fundraisers and other special events. Tables, chairs, linen rentals, as well as audio/visual equipment rentals will also be available for use....

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14 Dec

On December 2, 2020, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved $350,000 in CRA incentives to BH3 DJ Flagler LLC for the Fabrick Project, located at 801, 807, 815 and 819 NE 2nd Avenue in Progresso Village.  The proposed project will entail the renovation of  over 23,556 square foot of  vacant warehouse storage space into a  unique class A office and retail space . The  adaptive reuse project known as the Fabrick is strategically located along Progresso Drive and will  visibly  help define the character of the Progresso Village business community and activate the area. When completed, there will be a total of 12 business bays ranging from 1,053 to 3,117 square feet .The Fabrick will pair contemporary architectural treatments, exciting murals and lush landscaping to create a unique community business hub...

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09 Dec

On November 17, 2020, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved $225,000 in CRA incentives to the Blue Tree Cafe, LLC for the build-out of a multi-brand kitchen and restaurant located at 612 NW 9th Avenue. The proposed restaurant will feature a healthy southern style menu with vegan and low sodium options; while offering carry-out service, delivery and catering services. The Blue Tree Cafe  will consist of two “virtual” restaurants. The vegan restaurant, which will offer plant based and low sodium menu items, and the southern style restaurant, which will feature healthy soul food options. Both restaurants will focus on fresh, organic, locally grown and sourced products and ingredients. Customers who order food through tech-enabled ordering platforms for take-out, curbside pick-up or delivery will also be able to see the kitchen operation...

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