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 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 northwest…

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,…

With more than 20 years of experience in the housing industry that includes construction management, project management, real estate development and property management, there couldn’t be a more perfect person…

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…

In what almost seems like kismet, Danielle Arfin happily finds herself the executive coordinator for the Delray Beach CRA. She’s two years in, and not planning on stopping anytime soon.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…