A Look at the History and Significance of the West Settlers Historic District in Delray Beach The West Settlers Historic District, also known as The Set, is one of Delray Beach’s most historically significant neighborhoods. Established in 1894 as the city’s first African-American settlement, the district represents the deep roots of a community that helped…
How to Apply for CRA Funding Assistance in the Delray Beach CRA District The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) offers several funding assistance programs designed to support businesses, property owners, homeowners, and nonprofit organizations within the CRA District. Whether a business owner is looking to improve a commercial space, a homeowner wants to enhance…
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Harvey Insurance Solutions at 26 NE 6th Avenue On March 18, 2026, the Delray Beach CRA joined the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), CRA board members, and a strong showing of community supporters to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Harvey Insurance Solutions at its new location in the Hatcher Construction Building, 26 NE…
Delray Beach CRA Hosts First CRA Social of 2026 at 98 NW 5th Avenue The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) invites residents, business owners, and community members to its first social event of 2026. The gathering will be held on Wednesday, March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Work Space on 5th,…
Atlantic Current Finds a Permanent Home on NW 5th Avenue More than 13 years ago, Dustin Wright launched Atlantic Current out of a Delray Beach apartment with a clear sense of purpose and a gap in the market to fill. Today, that same company, now a full-service media and marketing agency, has come full circle,…
How SNAP and Fresh Access Bucks Support Food Access at the Delray Beach GreenMarket The Delray Beach GreenMarket offers more than locally grown produce and a weekly gathering place for the community — it is also one of the only markets in Palm Beach County where shoppers can use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits…
Welcoming the First Two Tenants at the Edmonds Baine Building The Delray Beach CRA recently marked a milestone at the Edmonds Baine Building with a ribbon cutting celebrating its first two tenants, Atlantic Current and StellaMix. The event brought together community partners, local leaders, and supporters to recognize the growth of these businesses and the…
The CRA Continues Investment in Community Spaces Carver Square Park has officially reopened following a comprehensive renovation, marking another meaningful investment by the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in neighborhood infrastructure and shared community spaces. The project was completed through a partnership between the Delray Beach CRA and the City of Delray Beach Parks…
Investing in Long-Term Improvements Along NW 5th Avenue The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has completed a major milestone along the historic NW/SW 5th Avenue corridor with the full renovation of 102 NW 5th Avenue. Purchased by the CRA in March 2024, the property has undergone a series of strategic upgrades designed to stabilize…
Supporting Community Redevelopment Through Legal Guidance Behind every successful redevelopment project is a team working diligently to move initiatives forward — often in ways the public doesn’t see. For the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), that includes the important legal work handled by Cassidy Heitman, who recently joined the CRA as Legal Advisor. Cassidy’s…