The Importance of the 2020 Census
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…
Origin of the CRA
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…
Delray Restaurant Month
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…
How to Safely Show Our Local Businesses Some Love
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…
Congrats to the Arts Warehouse 2020 Graduates!
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…
Southwest Neighborhoods Construction Projects
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…
Delray’s First Virtual Fourth of July was Festive and Bright
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…
Meet DJ: Property Project Manager
For about four years, DJ Lee worked in code enforcement handling citations and working with community members who were fixing their houses. But, the opportunity came up for him to…
Reemployment Assistance Benefits Help from the CRA
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…
Corey Isle is Underway!
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 Isle housing project was…
Meet Tara: Passionate Project Multitasker
Although she may be new to the Delray Beach CRA, Tara Toto is no stranger to redevelopment. With over fifteen years of professional land development and construction administration/management experience in…
WFH from the CRA
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…
West Atlantic Rises Up with Fairfield Inn & Suites
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…
Freshen up your business with the CRA
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…
Missy Pierce: A Cosmopolitan Artist
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…
Cherie Saleeby: Communicating Through Art
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…
Meet Grace: Multiple Roles, Multiple Rewards
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…
LaFrance Apartments: Preserving Delray’s History
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…
Eagle Nest: Atlantic High Students Build Homes for Low-Income Families
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…
Car-free Saturday in Downtown Delray Beach
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…
Walk This Way with the CRA
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…
Meet Christine: Assistant Director at the Delray Beach CRA
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…
2020 Outlook: Let’s Get Excited
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…
Meet Renee: Leading the CRA’s Mission
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…
Corey Isle: Making Housing a Home
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…
How Grant Manager Alexina Jeannite Connects the Community
The Second installment in the “Who We Are” Series! “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King. To…
Shop outside the box at the Arts Warehouse Winter Market
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…
Meet Ivan: The Project Manager Behind Connect Delray Beach
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…
Ceasar’s Catering & More Receives Grant Money to Develop a Permanent Location
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…
Getting a New Office and Preserving a Historically-significant House at the Same Time
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.…
Delray GreenMarket: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
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,…
No car, no problem. Connect Delray Beach offers free & green transportation service
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…
