Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Discussion
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Project Updates on Community Redevelopment Areas
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Submitted By: Frank Knott, Executive Project Manager, Community Redevelopment Agency.
Executive Summary (General Business): Staff have been working on projects and / or activities in the various Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs) in the City.
Presentation Information: At CRA Board Direction, staff will provide a brief presentation. Information may supplement the update provided at City Council Winter Workshop on February 19, 2026.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie has multiple Community Redevelopment Areas: Original CRA (includes Walton & One) and East Lake Village (fka Lentz Groves) ~ together these result in the new "Revised Original CRA"; Port St. Lucie Blvd. / Expansion Area (including The Port District); and Southern Grove. CRA staff continues working on development and redevelopment projects in the CRAs.
Issues/Analysis:
The City's CRAs have seen various redevelopment progress in the last year as follows:
Original CRA
Valuation
Increase since Base Year
Base Year
2000
$231,826,024
$445,794,069
192.30%
Current Year
2025
$677,620,093
Village Green Drive Corridor Revitalization
Culpepper & Terpening (C&T) was awarded the contract for the Village Green Drive Corridor Revitalization design. The project is funded by a $2 million RAISE Grant. As the design progresses, several stakeholder meetings are planned to ensure the team captures the goals of the project while creating an attractive and functional roadway serving all users, attracting new businesses and enhancing quality of life. At the Winter Workshop, City Council provided direction on the desired roundabout (peanut) and the on-street parking component (reverse angle). Marlin Engineering continues with the development of the Hogpen Slough Trail design. With 100% plans now complete, Marlin is pursuing the necessary permits.
Port St. Lucie Soccer Club
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