Community Redevelopment Agency FY 2026 Adopted Budget

Download FY 2026 CRA Budget Book Here

City CRA Celebrates Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge Rehabilitation Project

The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Lincolnville Community Redevelopment Area (LCRA) celebrated the LCRA Institutional Rehabilitation Project at the Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge this week, on Tuesday, August 19.  Di...

City of St. Augustine CRA Announces West City CRA Redevelopment Plan Adoption

The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces the West City Community Redevelopment Area (WCCRA) Plan adoption! During the June 23, 2025, City Commission regular meeting, Ordinance No. 2025-07 passed with a unanimous vote, follo...

City Announces Creation of Community Services Department

City Manager David Birchim announced the creation of the Community Services Department and promoted the city’s Neighborhood Services and CRA Manager, Jaime D. Perkins as the Director.

The department was created to consolidate many vital divisions currently...

Watch a Video Highlight of the Sports Courts Grand Re-Opening!

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the City of St Augustine’s Community Redevelopment Agency hosted a fun and interactive grand re-opening event at the newly reconstructed Eddie Vickers Basketball and Pickleball Courts.  There was also a ribbon-cut...

CRA Seeks Public Input for Cordova Street Improvement Project

As part of a robust public engagement process, a unique Cordova Street website has been created to provide information about the project and offer interactive activities such as surveys, maps, and prioritizing improvement options. The website also include...

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony held December 5, 2024

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Lincolnville Park in honor of George and Ollie Smith at 81 Weeden Street. Click the link below to watch a short re-cap video of the ceremony.

The park is now open to the public, offering a ...

City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency Planning Study Recognized at Annual Conference

In October 2024, during the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Annual Conference, the City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was awarded the FRA Roy F. Kenzie Award for Planning Studies for the “West City CRA Finding of ...

2025 LCRA Steering Committee Regular Meeting Dates

The LCRA Steering Committee will meet on the following dates. Meetings will be held at City Hall in the Alcazar Room, 75 King St: 

• Monday, January 6, 2025, 5:00pm
• Monday, April 7, 2025, 5:00pm
• Monday, July 7, 2025, 5:00pm
• Monday, October 6, 2025, 5:0...

Did you know? The City has 3 CRAs!

What is a CRA?

A Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), under Florida Law (Chapter 163, Part III), is defined as an area that local governments are able to identify and designate as a Community Redevelopment Area when certain conditions exist. CRAs are funded...

Special Budget Meeting Recording Available For Viewing

On August 22, 2023, the CRA held a workshop style Special Budget Meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Redevelopment Agency budget. Click the link below to watch the recorded special meeting.

CRA 2024 Annual Report

In compliance with Florida State Statute Ch 163 Part III, the Neighborhood Services and Community Redevelopment Agency Manager, Jaime D. Perkins proudly presents the FY 2024 CRA Annual Report. To view the CRA Annual Report click here. 

To download...

Adopted LCRA Architectural Guidelines

During the Monday, July 24, 2023 Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting, the CRA Board formally adopted the LCRA Architectural Guidelines. The LCRA Plan Amendment addresses many challenges and concerns within the Lincolnville Community. Of those c...