Panama City Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Condo Con Property Owner Conference & Expo November 14, 2014
Front Beach Road CRA On November 30, 2000, the City created the Panama City Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and declared the City Council as the governing body of the Agency. On June 21, 2001 the City adopted a resolution and created the Front Beach Road Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
CRA Limits CRA Map
CRA Program Objectives Program focuses on transportation projects Improve mobility along Front Beach Road and the connector roads Create a walkable community with extensive sidewalks, bike paths, enhanced streetscapes and people friendly areas Provide better beach access and increased public parking Encourage Private/Public Partnerships Develop programs to encourage economic development and revitalization
CRA Redevelopment Plan The CRA Redevelopment Plan provides a framework for redevelopment of approximately 19.8 miles of existing Roadways. The Plan recommends enhancement such as streets widening, roadway lighting, turn lanes, landscaped medians, new signage, hardscape/landscape, sidewalks, stormwater ponds/parks and undergrounding all utilities.
Front Beach Road CRA Streets within the Redevelopment Area: Front Beach Road Hutchison Blvd North Thomas Drive South Thomas Drive Churchwell Drive Richard Jackson Blvd AIf Coleman Road Clara Avenue Nautilus Street Hills Road Powell Adams Road, South Arnold Road Cobb Road, and Panama City Beach Parkway (US 98)
Transit Vision Resort Corridor Service 15 minute frequencies 16 hr. day 7 days/week Employee Commute Program Airport Shuttle Service City/County Transit Connections Park and Ride Remote Beach Parking Special Events Management
Transit Stops
Pedestrian Crossing
Typical Side Street
Major Intersections
Creating Public Space
Creating Public Space
Past Accomplishments Churchwell Dr Redevelopment
R. Jackson Blvd Redevelopment
A Vision of Beckrich Road
PD&E Study Front Beach Road Project Development & Environment Study was Completed in FY 2012
Front Beach Road
Front Beach Road
Past Accomplishments FBR Seg 1 & South Thomas Drive N. THOMAS DR S. THOMAS DR
South Thomas Drive
South Thomas Dr Reconstruction Project in 2011. South Thomas Drive
South Thomas Dr Reconstruction open with amenities in 2012. South Thomas Drive
South Thomas Drive
South Thomas Drive
South Thomas Drive
Front Beach Road Seg 1 Front Beach Road in progress with underground power duct bank/vaults, stormwater system, new water-main and traffic control.
A wider Front Beach Road for 2012 with 8 foot sidewalks, new underground power and pond with walking trail Front Beach Rd Seg 1
Front Beach Rd Seg 1
Front Beach Road Seg 1
Powell Adams Road
Powell Adams Road Completed Final Design & Permitting of Powell Adams Rd
Powell Adams Road
Powell Adams Road
Powell Adams Road
Powell Adams Rd Segment 1
SR 79 Improvement Project
Front Beach Road Segment 3
Front Beach Road Seg 2 Construction Design Complete Acquired property for stormwater ponds Required right-of-way acquisition efforts are ongoing Schedule for Construction in Spring of 2015 FRONT BEACH ROAD
Long Beach Looking East
Long Beach Looking West
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