If you live, work or play in Delray Beach, you’ve certainly seen the Community Redevelopment Agency’s logo throughout the city. But what exactly is the CRA and what exactly does the CRA team do? The Delray CRA was created in 1985 by the City Commission to do just what the name says, help develop the…
The Arts Warehouse recently hosted the Out of the Alley Exhibition, which is a sneak peak of the new installations that were created by local artists that will soon call Osceola Park home. This project is part of the annual Art in the Alley Project, which is a community initiative where local artists volunteer their…
Transforming Pompey Park: A New Vision for Delray’s Beloved Community Space If you’ve ever been to Pompey Park for any annual event, or even just to play in the park, then you know how amazing it is. However, the neighborhood’s residents asked for an upgrade and we’re glad to say that they’re getting it! With…
Who’s ready to rock the block? We are! The Delray Beach CRA is so proud to once again partner with local organizations as well as community members to help improve homes within our district. Rock the Block has been a City of Delray Beach tradition since 1989. In 2018, the event evolved into a new…
Keeping Delray Beach Clean: The Vital Role of Litter Prevention Officers Did you know that the CRA actively helps to keep our City clean? We’ve even partnered with the City of Delray Beach to establish Litter Prevention Officers, who are two City employees whose sole job is to keep our streets clean. Their job benefits…
Three Local Businesses Have Been Selected to Occupy the First Floor Bays While we were so excited just months ago to let you know that our 98 N.W. Fifth Ave. project was finally complete, we are now even more excited to let you know that we have approved tenants! There has been so much interest…
25 Years of Growth for Lori Johnson and the Delray Beach GreenMarket For locals and long-time visitors, it’s hard to imagine Delray Beach without the Delray Beach GreenMarket! What has become both a summer and winter staple had humble – yet promising – beginnings 28 years ago, and it’s all thanks to the vision of…
The Arts Warehouse, a cornerstone of creativity funded by the Delray Beach CRA, unveils its latest exhibition, “Conceptually Green.” Curated by the imaginative minds of RAD Curatorial, this exhibition emerged from the success of their previous show, “Pink,” and the fascinating observation of the color green across various artists’ works. Grace Gdaniec, Program Director at…
From Farm to Market: The Wholesome Journey of Gratitude Garden Farm There are lots of local goodies to be found at Delray’s GreenMarket: whether you’re going for your weekly farm fresh eggs, 100% grass fed beef, raw butter and milk, artisanal baked goods, fresh cut flowers, or any of the other offerings from the 70+…
CRA Socials: Bridging the Community and the CRA in Delray Beach In an effort to connect with the community we love serving, the CRA team is continuing our socials in 2024! We know that most community members are busy during our office hours and can’t always take the time from work to visit us. This…