North Greenwood CRA History

How was the North Greenwood CRA created?

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2019

The Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition prepared a proposal calling for the establishment of a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) to address needs in the North Greenwood Neighborhood.

2020

The city of Clearwater prepared a Finding of Necessity Study determining that conditions in the North Greenwood Neighborhood and nearby neighborhoods warranted the creation of a CRA and Tax Increment Financing District.

2021

The Finding of Necessity Study was approved by the City of Clearwater City Council and the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners.

2022

The Clearwater City Council approved the North Greenwood CRA Plan. 

2023

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved creation of the North Greenwood CRA. 

How long will it take to see the results of the North Greenwood Plan? 

The results of community redevelopment are incremental. Small, seemingly insignificant projects can add up quickly to produce tangible improvements in the short term. Larger projects that require more community deliberation, planning, and funding can take several years to come to fruition. A 30-year period is proposed for CRA and TIF to provide sufficient time for carrying out planned projects and programs that help the CRA achieve its goals and vision.

Workshops and Presentations Recap

 

Workshop 1 Presentations & Recaps

Workshop 1 Meeting Summary(PDF, 178KB)

Workshop 1 Presentation(PDF, 4MB)

 

Workshop 2 Presentations & Recaps

Workshop 2 Recap(PDF, 166KB)

Workshop 2 Presentation(PDF, 13MB)

 

Workshop 3 Presentations & Recaps

Workshop 3 Recap(PDF, 192KB)

Workshop 3 Survey Exercise Results(PDF, 2MB)

Workshop 3 Presentation(PPTX, 13MB)

 

Workshop 4 Presentations & Recaps

Workshop 4 Presentation(PDF, 4MB)

 

Past Projects

North Greenwood ARPA Grants

Five million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding was allocated by the city of Clearwater to jump start programming in the North Greenwood community. This money provides the North Greenwood CRA with a funding source through 2026 until revenues can be generated from the newly created TIF.

This seed funding fueled the North Greenwood Community Grants Program which provided local organizations with funding to support their work towards revitalizing the community.

25 Non-Profit programs received Grants.

1.4 million ARPA grant funding was awarded.

 North Greenwood Community Grants Summary

 

Resources

North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee

North Greenwood CRA Plan

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