ACCOMPLISHMENTS MIDTOWN LAND ACQUISITION (2023-2025)
Under Florida’s Community Redevelopment Act, the CRA is authorized to acquire property within the Midtown Redevelopment Area for public improvements, sites for public facilities, elimination of unsafe conditions, removal of non-conforming uses and facilitation of private investment. Locations: 558 W. ISB | 562 W. ISB | 551, 543 Dr. MLK Blvd. and Four Vacant Lots | 125 & 127 N. Helme Place | 537, 539 & 540 Dr. MMB Blvd | Walnut Street Vacant Lots 537 Dr. MLK Blvd, Vacant Lot | 133 N. Helme Place, Vacant Lot | 875, 877 Dr. MMB Blvd, 236 Desoto St and 2 Vacant Lots | 240 Desoto St and One Vacant Lot
NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT 240 DESOTO ST.
CRA Loan Expenditure: $2,808,197.93 $968,646.43 (2023) $903,023.25 (2024) $936,528.25 (2025)
MIDTOWN SUNDAYZ Daisy Stocking Park, 555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., serves as a vibrant hub for entertainment and community gatherings in Midtown. The renovated space features a playground, walking areas, pavilions, open green space, and an amphitheater, providing a welcoming environment for residents of all ages. Additional events contributed to activating the park. Through this ongoing programming, CRA Midtown has contributed funds to support activities and events at the park, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing quality of life in the Midtown area. CRA Expenditure: $6,000.00 (2025)
MIDTOWN SUNDAYZ
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