What makes a community thrive? It’s people. It’s potential. It’s vision.
In Boynton Beach, the Community Redevelopment Agency is dedicated to driving transformation by turning vision into reality where empty lots become homes, vacant buildings become thriving businesses, and streets become safe and walkable.
OVERVIEW OF THE BOYNTON BEACH CRA
The Boynton Beach CRA, also known as the BBCRA, is a special district created in 1982 to eliminate slum and blight, foster economic development, and improve the quality of life in eastern Boynton Beach. From removing supporting local businesses to developing affordable housing and revitalizing public spaces, the BBCRA has been transforming Boynton Beach for over four decades.
The agency is governed by a Board, made up of the Mayor and City Commissioners, and guided by the mission to invest public funds back into the community through redevelopment plans and strategic projects.
Since the inception, the BBCRA has reinvested millions of dollars into local projects, supported hundreds of businesses, built affordable housing units the local community. Built affordable homes. Helped small businesses flourish. While the numbers may speak for themselves — the real impact is seen in the people whose lives have been changed. Every project boosts property values and enhances the local economy, making Boynton Beach an even better place to live, work, and play!
HOW THE BBCRA IS FUNDED
The BBCRA is funded through Tax Increment Financing. This funding model means property owners don’t pay additional taxes. Instead, as property values rise, a portion of existing city and county taxes collected within the CRA district are reinvested directly back into the community, into the places and people that need it the most. Each year, the CRA Board reviews the budget to determine which projects and programs will continue to contribute towards the CRAs mission to revitalize areas in need of a boost and help the local community thrive.
THE BBCRA AREA
The BBCRA area covers 1,650 acres on Boynton Beach’s eastern edge, encompassing six distinct neighborhoods and commercial districts — each with its own unique character and opportunities. From the bustling corridors of Federal Highway to the quaint charm of the Downtown District, the BBCRA supports growth and revitalization across the board.
The districts include:
- Industrial Craft
- Boynton Beach Boulevard
- Heart of Boynton
- Cultural
- Downtown
- Federal Highway
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The BBCRA is deeply committed to addressing the need for affordable and workforce housing. Partnerships with developers create vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods that serve residents across income levels – offering safe, modern, and affordable places to call home.
BBCRA Affordable Housing Projects Include:
BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Local businesses are the heartbeat of our economy. That’s why the BBCRA offers business grants, marketing support, photography, ribbon cuttings, and innovative programs like Boynton Beach Bucks and the Social Media Outreach Program. Our business development resources give entrepreneurs the tools they need to connect with the local community and thrive in a competitive market
DEVELOPMENT
From mixed-use developments to commercial corridors, the BBCRA has transformed underutilized spaces into centers of opportunity. Through strategic property acquisition and leveraging public-private partnerships, the BBCRA has transformed vacant lots into thriving centers for living, working, and gathering. Developments like 500 Ocean, The Villages, and the Town Square project are shaping the future of Boynton Beach—building homes, jobs, and a better quality of life blighted properties.
Anchored by Town Square and the Boynton Harbor Marina, East Ocean Avenue is becoming a vibrant destination for the city’s developing Downtown. Bighted and vacant properties within this district are slated for redevelopment that will completely transform the landscape of the city’s eastern corridor and create an inviting area for residents and visitors.
- 500 Ocean
- The Pierce
- The Villages
- Town Square
- Ocean One
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Infrastructure matters. That’s why we’ve invested in safer streets, beautiful public spaces, and enhanced gateways — creating places that are not only functional but inviting. Infrastructure improvements are essential to revitalization. The BBCRA has enhanced major corridors like Boynton Beach Boulevard, improved parks like Sara Sims and Jaycee Park, and installed gateway signage to welcome visitors into our city.
BOYNTON HARBOR MARINA
The BBCRA owns the Boynton Harbor Marina — a vibrant waterfront destination that supports commercial tenants and recreational access for residents and visitors alike. The marina is the city’s eastern anchor and a bustling working waterfront. From dining and shopping to fishing charters and jet ski rentals, the marina is a key attraction for locals and visitors alike.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The BBCRA support the community with services that make everyday life better. From affordable transportation to key destinations throughout the BBCRA area on the eco-friendly Coastal Cruiser rideshare, to the Neighborhood Officer Policing Program, designed specifically to integrate the police department into vulnerable communities to build meaningful relationships between residents and law enforcement, increasing trust and safety, our community programs are making a difference.
The Boynton Beach CRA is more than just an agency — it’s partner to the community and catalyst for change. Together, we’re shaping the future of Boynton Beach —block by block, dream by dream.
The Boynton Beach CRA – Revitalize. Reimagine. Reinvest.” Learn more at BoyntonBeachCRA.com
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