I AM UPTOWN
Uptown Avenue 7 has over 450 growing and vibrant businesses - come be a part of its future.
ABOUT THE NW 7TH AVENUE CRA
Florida’s Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 authorized local governments to establish CRAs to revitalize areas designated as slum and blight. Primary community redevelopment objectives as defined by legislation are to address the physical, social and economic problems associated with slum and blighted areas. To encourage local government to improve the physical environment (i.e. buildings, streets, parks, utilities) through rehabilitation, conservation or clearance/rehabilitation.
The CRA term is limited to 30 years. After the sunsetting of a CRA, or in the event that all TIF revenues cannot be reserved for, or open on any eligible projects, any remaining CRA Trust Funds are returned to each taxing authority on a pro-rata basis.
Attend a public meeting. Relocate your business & apply for grants to support your business.
A CRA creates a Community Redevelopment Plan addresses the unique needs of a targeted area and includes overall redevelopment goals and specific projects. The CRA board must approve the plan with local planning advisory board approval, as well as a public hearing, prior to submission for approval to the County.
The CRA manages a Redevelopment Trust Fund for the targeted area that enables County staff to direct the increase in real property tax revenues back into the CRA. This tax increment is used to fund and finance the redevelopment projects outlined in the Community Redevelopment Plan.
The CRA provides incentives to businesses in the area or those relocating to the area grants and loans for such things as facade improvements, sprinkler system upgrades, signs and structural improvements.
The CRA approves cultural activities to help market the area, programs, and jobs located in the targeted area.
One of Florida’s Largest Purchasing and Employment Markets / South Florida’s Most Connected Corridor/ Over 580,000 vehicles traverse the Uptown CRA corridor every day / Uptown is a thriving community of businesses/ Business establishments within the CRA are stable/ Location, Location, Location: 20 Minutes from Everything / Flexible Zoning Supporting New Opportunity/
Our mission is to
position NW 7th Avenue
corridor as the
premier location to
work, shop and play.
Uptown Avenue 7
Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Hon. Marleine Bastien
District 2
The Board Members
Daniella G. Pierre, Chair
Jeffy Mondesir, Vice Chair
Gene Lomando
Linnon C. Latham, Jr
Nadege Therisias-Joisil
Miami-Dade County Staff
CRA Support Staff
Nicole Hoyle
Office of Management & Budget
Chimene Graham
Office of Management & Budget
Terrence A. Smith
Assistant County Attorney
Leroy Jones
Neighbors & Neighbors Association (NANA)
