About Us

History of the Dania Beach CRA

The foundational document when creating a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the designation of a Community Redevelopment Area is a “FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR REDEVELOPMENT” (FON). The initial FON for Dania Beach is dated May 8, 2001. The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency was established by the City of Dania Beach and Broward County in 2002. The DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN was adopted in 2004, confirming the creation of the Community Redevelopment Area encompassing 506 acres. A second FON was completed in August 2008. Subsequently, Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency adopted the 2009 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, which, among other things, modified the CRA Boundaries to encompass 1,349 acres.

The 2023 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Area Plan Update was conducted to evaluate the current conditions and major changes within the Community Redevelopment Area since the last plan update in 2008. The need for this update was recognized as significant changes occurred since the last report, and understanding these changes allows for future implementation strategies to be aligned with the CRA Plan's goals of eliminating slum and blight conditions in the area.

Mission Statment

“To provide the expertise and strategic investments needed to implement inclusive strategies that enhance financial security; expand opportunities for business; stimulate private investment; foster revitalization; and improve the quality of life for our diverse community.”

Vision

“To be a sustainable city of the future with expanded economic opportunities for our stakeholders.”

Values

We provide the best quality of service for our stakeholders
We conduct our business with the highest ethical standards
We commit to improving the unique quality of life within Dania Beach
Our activities will contribute to the positive image of Dania Beach
We embrace innovation and diversity
We encourage sustainable solutions
We commit to exercising sound economic judgment

Goals

Enhance and Reinforce the CRA Sub-Areas.
Eliminate Substandard Housing and Provide Affordable Housing Alternatives.
Redevelop the CRA in a manner that is energy efficient and sustainable.
Attract the Marine Industry and help it to expand.
Pursue an active marketing and public information approach to implementation of the CRA Redevelopment Plan.
Support existing small businesses and attract new targeted industries with higher-wage jobs that retain and expand employment.
Increase community information outreach through regular communications using multiple traditional, social media, and neighborhood-compatible information streams.