North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area
The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is accepting applications!
What is the CAC?
The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is a volunteer committee that makes recommendations to the CRA Trustees relating to the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan implementation, budget, amendments, and programs. CAC members are appointed to serve by either the Clearwater City Council or the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners.
Who can serve on the CAC?
Residents, business owners, property owners, and representatives from non-profit organizations located within the North Greenwood CRA boundary are eligible to serve.
When does the CAC meet?
CAC meetings will be held at least quarterly, with the meeting dates still to be determined. CAC members will serve terms as outlined in the CAC Policy(PDF, 216KB).
Why volunteer to serve on the CAC?
CAC members have a direct role in shaping the future of the brand-new North Greenwood CRA and making a difference in your local community.
Apply to be on the North Greenwood CRA Citizen Advisory Committee
Deadline to Apply – Friday, May 17, 2024
Questions? Contact Vickie at vickie.shire@myclearwater.com
What is the North Greenwood CRA?
The North Greenwood CRA was proposed by the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition in 2019, which led to the completion of a Finding of Necessity Study by the city of Clearwater, establishing the area's boundaries, and the creation of the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan. This plan addresses the unique needs of the neighborhood. This plan is a guiding tool for strategies and policies implemented in the CRA. The plan includes overall goals and identifies types of projects planned for the area. All expenditures of tax increment funds must be tied to the plan's implementation.
On May 23, 2023, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved the new North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area. The CRA includes 840.88 acres or 1.31 square miles.
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North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area – Aerial Map(PDF, 818KB)
North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area – Boundary Map(PDF, 19MB)
How was the North Greenwood CRA Created?
- In 2019, the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition prepared a proposal calling for the establishment of a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) to address needs in the North Greenwood Neighborhood.
- In 2020, the city of Clearwater prepared a Finding of Necessity Study determining that conditions in the North Greenwood Neighborhood and nearby neighborhoods warranted the creation of a CRA and Tax Increment Financing District.
- In 2021, the Finding of Necessity Study was approved by the City of Clearwater City Council and the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners.
- In 2022, the Clearwater City Council approved the North Greenwood CRA Plan.
- In 2023, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved creation of the North Greenwood CRA.
How long will it take to see results from the North Greenwood CRA Plan?
The results of community redevelopment are incremental. Small, seemingly insignificant projects can add up quickly to produce tangible improvements in the short term. Larger projects that require more community deliberation, planning, and funding can take several years to come to fruition. A 30-year period is proposed for CRA and TIF to provide sufficient time for carrying out planned projects and programs that help the CRA achieve its goals and vision.
North Greenwood Community Grants
Five million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding was allocated by the City of Clearwater to jump-start programming in the North Greenwood community. This money provides the North Greenwood CRA with a funding source through 2026 until revenues can be generated from the newly created TIF. This seed funding fueled the North Greenwood Community Grants Program which provided local organizations with funding to support their work towards revitalizing the community.
North-Greenwood-Community-Grants-Summary.pdf(PDF, 94KB)