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Welcome to our CRA Fiscal Year Quarter Two Update brought to you by Executive Director, Renee Jadusingh! This past quarter brought a collaboration with Community Greening to plant trees along…

Freedom Celebration CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND DELRAY BEACH IN JUNE 2nd Annual First Responders vs. City Allstars Basketball Game Friday, June 2, 2023, 6pm – 9pm Presented by: City…

Arts Warehouse Celebrates National Poetry Month with Shiny Things Exhibit A “pulled from a hat” anonymous pairing of literary and visual artists created the Shiny Things Exhibit, which aims to…

If you own a commercial business and would like to spruce up the exterior of your office or location, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) would like to help!…

How the Delray CRA Supports Affordable Housing Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, it’s easy to see that Delray Beach is a bustling city full of non-stop happenings, opportunity…

Experience the Raw and Primal Art of Resident Artist Sarah E. Huang at Aging & Maturing Solo Exhibit If you’re interested in experiencing “surreal and visceral art, with brushstrokes that…

Shirley Johnson’s Term Ends as the Delray Beach CRA Board Chair While we are sad that Shirley Johnson’s term as a CRA Board Chair has come to an end, we…

Osceola Park Neighborhood Improvements Are Nearly Complete! After years of planning and construction, the Osceola Park Neighborhood project is finally coming to fruition. Construction began in July 2020, and the…

It’s time for an update! The CRA-owned commercially zoned property is located in the Southwest Neighborhood at 95 SW 5th Avenue on the Historic NW/SW 5th Avenue commercial corridor. A…

If you’ve noticed more green in your local green spaces around Delray, that’s all thanks to the partnership with Community Greening! Even if you haven’t yet heard of Community Greening,…

Curated by Resident Artists Dana Donaty and Renee Phillips A year in the making, the PINK Exhibition is now open at the Arts Warehouse! But what exactly is a PINK…

The Delray Winter GreenMarket Hosts Seven New Vendors This Year! If you’ve been to the Delray Winter GreenMarket this season, then you’ve surely noticed the host of new vendors we’re…

We all know and love Osceola Park, but now it’s almost time to fall back in love with the newly renovated and improved neighborhood. Phase II, the final phase of…

Open Studio Night Returns to the Arts Warehouse If you’re looking for a great way to engage with local artists and possibly find a new piece or two to take…

Celebrated with a ribbon cutting event on November 15, 2022, the Northeast Third Avenue Project has officially reached completion! Now, this area is part of the Pineapple Grove Arts District,…

The Delray Beach City Council has approved the enhancement of several existing facilities and the construction of additional amenities at Pompey Park for the benefit of all visitors and community…

We always consider our community improvement projects award worthy, and now we have proof! Our N.W. 800 Block Project has won the 2022 AIA Forth Lauderdale Design Awards – Unbuilt…

In an effort to learn more about the Florida Redevelopment Associations’ (FRA) efforts and hear from some of the leaders in the state, the CRA team attended the FRA Conference…

The Historic Wellbrock House is Complete!  A house that was built in the 1920s has lovingly found a new home and is welcoming a new title, all thanks to the…

The Winter GreenMarket is Back and Better Than Ever! The streets are busier, the weather is cooler, the holidays are around the corner…that can only mean one thing – the…

Site Development Assistance Program Awarded to Marion Associates We are so proud to announce that another local business was able to improve their services earlier this year, thanks to one…

South Florida Disc & Spine Calls Delray Home Goodbye empty space, hello South Florida Disc & Spine! We are proud to announce that with the help of the CRA, Dr.…

Double Improvements for the Dr. Reverend J.W.H. Thomas Jr. Park If you’ve driven past Dr. Reverend J.W.H. Thomas Jr. Park lately, or actually played on the playground or hung out…

Climate & Art Weekend Makes Waves at Arts Warehouse In conjunction with the City of Delray Beach’s Climate & Art Weekend, the Arts Warehouse is hosting an art show and…

If you’ve spent any time in Downtown Delray Beach, you’ve surely found yourself in Pineapple Grove and hopefully in front of the eye-catching window of FURST, overflowing with jaw-dropping hand-made…

A Delray Beach native for the past 13 years, it wasn’t until setting sights on the CRA building that Huseyin Badak started his journey with the CRA, helping to shape…

Glavidia Hair Studios Gets a Makeover! One of Delray’s local and long-time hair salon owners is the proud recipient of the CRA Site Development Assistance Program!  Glavidia Alexis is the…

Arts Warehouse Offers Summer Alternative To First Friday Art Walk Off season? Not in Delray! Especially for the Arts Warehouse team and their family of artists, there is no reason…

Conch Cravings Officially Opens in Delray Beach Another local – and delicious – business in Delray Beach gets a little help from the CRA to open its doors! Conch Cravings,…

If you’ve been around the Village Academy/Southwest Delray Beach neighborhood lately, you might have noticed several houses looking particularly fresh and amazing, and it’s all thank to the recent Rock…

Freedom Celebration CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND DELRAY BEACH JUNE 15TH – JUNE 19TH, 2022 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022, 6:30PM When We All Vote PBC Voting Squad THREADS OF THE…

A Well-Deserved Toast to Moon & Flower in Delray Beach If you’ve been wondering about the lovely smell and vibe emanating from a shop on North Federal Highway in Delray…

After only a few short months of Saturday events at Libby Wesley Plaza, the Crafted on the Ave. event is here to stay! Vendors, visitors and locals all agree that…

The Warehouse Market is back and better than ever! After a brief hiatus, the Fourth Warehouse Market event (first since 2019) once again graced the floors of the 3,600-square-foot Arts…

What better way to show your hometown some love than by joining the Community Redevelopment Agency! That’s what Dominique did, and he’s already making a great impact bettering Delray’s community…

After a stint in the Orlando and DC Metro area, Rachelle Eloizin returned to her native hometown of Delray Beach and jumped at the opportunity to help make a difference…

Construction Begins for Affordable Housing at Carver Square If you’ve driven past the Southwest Neighborhood as of late, you would have definitely noticed some work going on, and it’s exciting…

The GreenMarket is Getting Even More FABulous! Those who already take advantage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the Delray Beach GreenMarket can now maximize their nutritional return…

What started as an effort to meet his neighbors and investigate the diversity of his wonderfully mixed neighborhood, has now turned into an exhibit at the Arts Warehouse, unlike any…

Preserving Delray’s Past for Delray’s Future If you’ve driven north on Swinton Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, you’ve probably noticed a lovely looking house on your right that looks…

If you’re a local who didn’t feel like driving or a visitor who didn’t have a car – or anyone in between – then you’ve more than likely hopped aboard…

Phase II of the Osceola Park Neighborhood Improvements in Delray Beach began in November 2021 and is moving full steam ahead.  The overall goal of the project is to design…

Goodbye vacant land, hello new home of Hatcher Construction & Development, Inc.! Thanks to the partnership between the CRA and Hatcher Construction, this is the first commercial project to break…

The Delray Beach CRA offers numerous funding assistance programs for the Delray Beach community and the goal for these many funding programs is to support redevelopment projects and improvements throughout…

Libby Wesley Plaza Hosts Crafted on the Ave There’s a new event being added to the Delray Beach lineup and everyone’s invited! Crafted on the Ave. is coming to Libby…

The Osceola Park Neighborhood has been part of the Downtown Delray Beach framework for decades, and the CRA is excited to be a part of the much-needed upgrades and improvements!…

Grab your reusable totes, sun hat and favorite four-legged friend because the Delray Beach Winter GreenMarket is back and everyone is invited! If you’re looking for a Saturday morning hot…

The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is busy as they continue to revamp certain buildings in West Atlantic for improved community use, and their next focus is an existing…

Pineapple Grove Arts District’s Newest Transformation: Northeast Third Avenue If you ask any Delray local or visitor about how long the Pineapple Grove Arts District has been an essential part…

When you think SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), you might think quantity over quality. Well, now the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is helping to change that!  Launching January…

For anyone who is interested in taking their written idea to the next level, the Visual Adjectives team is here to help!  Visual Adjectives is an independent publishing and production…

If you were a City employee in the 1990s and 2000s, or if you were an involved community member, you’d know all about Carolyn Quince Holder. She was a dedicated…

Two historically significant cottages in the Historic West Settlers District are getting minor repairs in preparation for new tenants, thanks to the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.  The Muse House…

One dedicated community member is making it his life’s mission to be a positive difference for Delray Beach’s youth, and with the help of the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency…

It’s no surprise that Delray is growing and growing, which is great! A bustling economy not only helps to promote our local businesses, but also helps to attract businesses to…

After spending the past 14 years on the side of the Delray Beach Camera Shop, the ‘Observations’ mural is getting a much-needed facelift and a new home!  If you previously…

Happy Anniversary to the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, celebrating it’s 20th year as a vital part of Delray Beach’s cultural landscape.  The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is proud to…

The Summer GreenMarket is Open!  We’ve all come to know and love the Winter GreenMarket, so now that it’s summer, head to the Summer GreenMarket! The Seventh Annual Summer GreenMarket…

Open Call for Artists!  If you are a visual artist who is in the beginning or mid stages of your career, with a goal to make art your business, the…

In an effort to bring awareness and education about the emancipation of enslaved African descendants in the United States, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and the Arts Garage teamed up…

After almost two years, the historic Wellbrock House is now receiving it’s much deserved historic designation! The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was recently recognized for the designation of…

In an effort to take part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Arts Warehouse partnered with Deon Jefferson and BeWellPBC to host not only an event, but also a month-long…

After only one month of being a volunteer at the Arts Warehouse, an assistant position opened up. According to Sixto “Lui” Acosta, 27, it was divine timing. Now working at…

Starting this month, the Dr. Reverend J.W.H. Thomas Jr. Park is getting a much needed and future much appreciated facelift, thanks to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)!  Located at the…

Studio 404: How Sweet it Is In true Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency fashion, Delray Beach is getting sweeter because of funding assistance. To help the owners of Studio 404…

In a continued effort to put Delray Beach on the map, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has partnered with International Materials, Inc. (IMI) to relocate their growing business…

At the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), good works doesn’t go unnoticed and team members are appreciated. So when Rob Massi was hired as an administrative assistant in 2017,…

Corey Jones Isle Officially Opens and Welcomes Residents!  The Delray Beach Community Land Trust (DBCLT) in partnership with the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) proudly announced the ribbon cutting…

Building For the Community, With the Community Local business, Hatcher Construction & Development, Inc., will not only be creating a new office space for themselves, but will also open up…

Improving Retail Office Space on Fifth Avenue Thanks to the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), two projects on Northwest Fifth Avenue are growing with the City and its residents.…

To see change, one must be the change. And that is exactly what CRA Board Chair Shirley E. Johnson is doing.  “The Delray Beach CRA was reorganized in 2018. At…

In an effort to keep the Black Lives Matter movement moving, as well as be a resource for the community, the Delray Beach CRA teamed up with the Spady Cultural…

If you’re a small business owner in the CRA District who wants to improve your building, landscape and/or property, but don’t have the financial opportunity to do so, the CRA…

Even if you’ve lived in Delray Beach all your life, do you know it’s history? What if you’ve been in Delray only for periodic visits and want to find out…

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is helping Delray Beach’s local businesses get back on their feet as safe as possible. In an effort to help business owners be able to…

CRA and SBDC: Partners with a Common Goal  Chances are that if you own a small business, work for a small business, or are thinking of starting a small business,…

The CRA is Rockin’ the Block Even during a pandemic, you can’t keep the Delray Beach community members from (safely) banding together to help one another. With a goal to…

It’s been a long eight months, but the Arts Warehouse has officially reopened! Due to the coronavirus pandemic and a concern for everyone’s safety, Delray’s favorite gallery and art hub…

Want to Start a Business? We Can Help! While being your own boss is a difficult and trying task, there is also great reward – or else no one would…

For the good people at the CRA, giving is definitely better than receiving. In an effort to help all business owners in the CRA District reach their goals and be…

RISE Up for Climate Change: October 1 – 4, 2020 It’s no surprise that climate change has become an increasing hot topic in recent years, with activists like Jane Fonda,…

Flashback to 2019 and you’ll remember that Delray was hustling and bustling with no signs of slowing down. However, the coronavirus pandemic had other plans, which forced all Delray businesses…

While it might feel like we have enough on our plates with the coronavirus, upcoming election, schools starting (or starting at home), and businesses opening back up, it’s important to…

Thankfully for us, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is a current fixture in the day-to-day and long-term operations of the City, but how and when did it come…

Takeout in Style during Delray Restaurant Month Sure, the pandemic has changed nearly all of our summer plans and City-wide events, but at least we can take a little breather…

With news of mom-and-pop shops, small business, longstanding businesses and everything in between shutting down nationwide due to coronavirus restrictions, it’s more important now than ever to support local. While…

  If you’re a new artist ready to take the next step, a budding artist who needs a little bit of support, or a professional who wants to be in…

While it seems that many aspects of life have slowed down during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s no stopping the growth and improvements in Delray Beach. One of the most recent…

If you know anything about Delray Beach, you know that we love our parties. New Year’s Eve, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and most certainly July Fourth all give us locals the…

States across the country have been inundated with roughly 26 million unemployment applications ever since the coronavirus pandemic began earlier this year. Needless to say, this has not only wreaked…

A project that helps our community members and the City as a whole is officially underway, and the excitement is building for all involved. The Corey Jones Isle housing project…

As the severity of COVID-19 increased, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency staff temporarily relocated to their homes. And a lot of companies have since been implementing similar measures. Allowing…

If you’re new to the scene, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency loves not only helping local businesses, but also inviting new businesses to the area with a goal to…

If you’re a local business owner in the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) district who thinks your exterior space and/or signage could use a facelift, the CRA is here…

She might have found herself in the middle of an artist residency at the Arts Warehouse, but that’s certainly not where she started. Missy Pierce has held more professions than…

Art has always been a calling for Cherie Saleeby. She was 12 years old when she put together her first studio, and later studied photography at the College of Creative…

Familiar with how to treat a blank canvas, Grace Gdaniec hit the Arts Warehouse ground running. Her background in the art world provided her with not only the vision needed…

If you look amongst the polished and newly-constructed buildings dotted along the Avenue and throughout Downtown Delray, you’ll find bits and pieces of Delray’s history that shine in their own…

The Eagle Nest initiative was born out of an idea to not only provide affordable housing for Delray’s community members, but to also support our local high school youth. Because…

Whether you’re a local, a visitor or in a mixed group exploring the best of Delray, you’ll immediately recognize one aspect of the Village by the Sea that makes it…

One of the reasons why Downtown Delray Beach is so amazing is the accessibility. Not only does the downtown space boast have multiple places to park, Atlantic Avenue features wide…

A mid-way location might have been what brought Christine Tibbs to Delray Beach, but it certainly wasn’t what kept her here. This Wellington native used to visit the Village by…

The Delray Beach CRA is proud to announce that they approved the budget for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 at their latest board meeting on September 10, 2019. This budget will…

She was born in Connecticut and grew up in Davie. But, thankfully for us, the Assistant Director position at the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency brought Renee Jadusingh to Delray…

There is no ignoring the fact that downtown Delray Beach is booming. There’s new construction on several corners and streets around Atlantic Avenue, including retail, dining, hotels and more. While…

Parking versus walking. Mass-produced items versus one-of-a-kind finds. Supporting major brands versus supporting local makers and shakers. Not really that difficult of a decision in our opinion! The Arts Warehouse…

This is the first installment in the CRA’s Who We Are Series! If you think your job is laborious, have a conversation with Ivan Cabrera. As the redevelopment administrator/project manager for…

With help from the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), through the Site Development Assistance Program, the owners of Ceasar’s Catering & More will get the assistance they need to…

The team at the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) jumped on the opportunity to save a historically-significant house from being demolished, with the added benefit of increasing office space.…

Yes, you could find your produce at a freezing grocery store, and you could get a bit of your social activity at a packed restaurant and bar, but why? Instead,…

For those who live downtown but prefer not to drive, or those who are visiting and don’t have a car, or those who want a casual night out without worrying…