10-15-25 CRAAB1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Roll Call
4.Agenda Approval
5.Public Comment
6.Consent
A.CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - September 17, 2025
7.Old Business
A.Pending Assignment No. 1 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments
from the CRA Board Assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA Monthly Board
Meeting
B.Pending Assignment No. 2 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments
from the CRA Board assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA Monthly Board Meeting
Regarding Property Acquisition
C.Pending Assignment No. 3 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments
from the CRA Board Assigned at the January 10, 2025 CRA Monthly Board Meeting
8.New Business
9.Future Agenda Items
A.Discussion and Consideration of the 2026 CRAB Board Meeting Dates
CRA Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 6:00 PM
City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue
561-737-3256
AGENDA
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
B. Adoption of Agenda
1
10.Adjournment
NOTICE
THE CRA SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN
INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A
SERVICE, PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CRA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CRA, (561) 737-3256, AT
LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CRA TO REASONABLY
ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CRA'S
WEBSITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CRA'S
WEBSITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CRA OFFICE.
2
•Attachment I - September 17, 2025 CRAB Minutes
CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: October 15, 2025
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM 6.A
SUBJECT:
CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - September 17, 2025
SUMMARY:
See attached minutes.
CRAB RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the September 17, 2025 CRA Advisory Board meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: October 15, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM 7.A
SUBJECT:
Pending Assignment No. 1 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments from the CRA
Board Assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA Monthly Board Meeting
SUMMARY:
At the CRA Board Meeting on February 13, 2024, the CRA Board approved the following
tasks be assigned to the CRA Advisory Board (CRAB):
1. Initiate the steps to revise the 2016 CRA Plan,
A. Review the existing CRA plan, and
B. Incorporate both the grocery store and public parking as part of that plan.
2. Look for ways that are above and beyond the normal City functions to beautify the area
within the CRA District (cannot be in replacement of normal COBB duties and needs to be
above and beyond).
3. Investigate means to acquire a grocery store in the Heart of Boynton.
4. Identify potential locations for a Public Parking Garage preferably along Ocean Avenue.
At the January 2, 2025 meeting, the CRAB board finalized their presentation to the CRA Board
on their recommendations for updating the 2016 CRA Plan and presented their ideas and
suggestions to the CRA Board meeting on January 14, 2025 (see Attachment II).
At the February 6, 2025 meeting, the CRAB Board discussed Assignment No. 2 which was to
look for ways that are above and beyond the normal City functions to beautify the area within
the CRA District (cannot be in replacement of normal COBB duties and needs to be above
and beyond).
The CRAB Board continued the discussion of Assignment No. 2 at the May 1, 2025 meeting,
specifically the beautification of Palmetto Greens Linear Park. The Board also discussed the
possibility of an interlocal agreement (ILA) with FDOT to beautify the 95 exit corridors.
The Board came to the June 5, 2025, meeting with 3-5 additional suggestions on ways to
beautify the area within the CRA District above what the City requires with a consensus to
readdress the items discussed in more detail:
10
1. Facade revitalization program for residential
2. Unified street signage and light pole banners, including gateway features
3. Pavers on Ocean Avenue to Marina to make it more walkable
4. Fifteen foot sidewalks for strollable walkways
5. New water taxi with stops
6. Business window signage regulations
7. Lighting options at 95 exits
The Board also revived the discussion on the grocery store location and timeline at the June
meeting. The Board agreed that Board Member Troyanowski would be the point of contact for
William Morris and Hyperion regarding a possible presentation/recommendation on potential
grocer.
At the August 7, 2025 meeting, the Board continued working on their recommendations for the
ways to beautify the area within the CRA District above what the City requires. Board Member
Roundtree volunteered to create a presentation to discuss at the September CRAB meeting
and present at the November 10th CRA Board Meeting.
The Board continued to discuss and refine the presentation that Board Member Roundtree
prepared for the September 17, 2025, meeting. It was decided that Board Member Roundtree
would present to the CRA Board at the November 10, 2025 meeting. The facade revitalization
program was discussed and the recommendation was made that only owner occupied homes
could apply. The Board also discussed bringing additional suggestions to the next meeting on
how to light up and improve the I-95 exits.
There was also additional discussions about the grocery store and the suggestion was made
to reach out to developers to let them know that Boynton was open for development.
The Board will finalize the beautification presentation at their October 15, 2025 meeting (see
Attachment III).
No other action was taken at the September meeting.
When matters are assigned to the CRAB Board, reliance on staff should be minimized to the
extent possible. Individual members of CRAB may not assign work to the CRA or City staff
members. Research by the members of the Advisory Board should be done independently
and with minimal support from the CRA or City staff.
Once the assignment is complete and the CRAB Board is ready to present a report to the
CRA or City Commission, the CRAB Board shall submit their report to CRA staff or the City
Clerk for publishing on the next available agenda.
FISCAL IMPACT:
To be determined.
CRA PLAN/PROJECT/PROGRAM:
2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan
CRAB RECOMMENDATION:
To be determined.
11
•Attachment I - 2016 Redevelopment Plan
•Attachment II - CRAB CRA Plan Recommendations
•Attachment III - CRA Presentation re: Beautification
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
2025
MISSION STATEMENT
The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) serves the community by guiding redevelopment activities such
as affordable housing, free business promotional events, and small business funding programs that create a vibrant downtown core and
revitalized neighborhoods within the Agency’s 1,650 acres located along the eastern edge of the City of Boynton Beach.
255
The 2016 Community Redevelopment Plan, while ambitious at its inception, no longer aligns with the current
needs and aspirations of Boynton Beach residents and visitors. With the city evolving rapidly, it’s time to re-imagine this
plan to better reflect today’s priorities—emphasizing sustainable growth, vibrant public spaces, diverse housing options,
and attractions that appeal to both locals and tourists. A refreshed vision will ensure Boynton Beach remains a thriving,
dynamic community that meets the demands of the future.
Adoption Date: October 4, 2016
256
257
Educate residents about the CRA Districts.
Re-Evaluate district boundaries and consider renaming/re-branding.
(e.g., Creating a Marina District currently in the Downtown District)
Reevaluate the Boynton Beach CRA branding to align with the city’s
evolving identity and vision for the future.
Implementing a comprehensive multi-modal connectivity plan will enhance connectivity,
accessibility, and efficiency across all districts/city, ensuring equitable mobility options for
residents and visitors throughout the city.
DISTRICT RECOMMENDATIONS / CONSIDERATIONS
258
Consider creating a new tagline that could better encompass its vibrant community and diverse appeal.
“Gateway to the Gulfstream” highlights the coast but may not reflect Boynton Beach’s full identity.
Explore partnerships with Live Local projects to incorporate a grocery store, particularly in or
adjacent to The Heart of Boynton district, enhancing accessibility and supporting community needs.
Engage community residents to collaborate with the CRA to rename the streets in our Downtown,
Cultural, and Heart of Boynton districts, reflecting the area’s unique character and shared heritage.
Examine and coordinate potential funding for infrastructure improvements for all districts.
(water, sewer, drainage)
Continue land banking opportunities. (affordable housing, retail, mixed-use, office, hotel, re-development)
DISTRICT RECOMMENDATIONS / CONSIDERATIONS
259
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Federal Highway Corridor District
(North & South Entry)
- Create gateway features, and incorporate green canopy spaces.
- Create a sense of destination.
- Implement marketing techniques and attraction programs to
encourage businesses, restaurants and retail to relocate,
expand or start new operations within the district.
- Expand sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
260
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Downtown District
- Look for land opportunities for or a parking garage.
- Identify City and private owned surface lots in the meantime for public parking.
- Beautify the Federal corridor.
(canopy tree, landscaping, hardscaping, wider sidewalks, decorative lighting, public art)
- Increase activation at Veteran’s Park with features like red, white, and blue lighting.
- Acquire/partner land for a grocery store.
- Enhance maintenance, safety, and cleanliness to
accommodate pedestrian traffic.
261
Cultural District
- Create a gateway to establish a sense of arrival.
- Increase activation throughout the corridor.
- splash pads, family-friendly features
- Enhance lighting.
- Implement way-finding and signage.
- Add foliage and trees
- palm trees, flowers
- Designate the area as a unique district within Boynton Beach
- Ocean Avenue with distinct pavers, lamppost signage etc.
- Improve public safety. (currently a vehicular corridor will become more pedestrian friendly)
- Provide markets and services to support increased development and density.
- Preserve historic buildings and consider relocation when necessary.
- Pioneer Village: Oscar Magnuson House, Andrew’s House
- Expand and preserve the art component throughout the corridor.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
262
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Boynton Beach Boulevard District
- Improve or install additional sidewalks.
- Add decorative lighting.
- Install a gateway feature.
- Increase way-finding and neighborhood identification signage.
263
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Heart of Boynton District
- Incorporate a grocer into or adjacent to the district .
- Solicit community input.
- Include a farmer’s/green market/gathering space
within the MLK corridor.
- Increase public art installations in the Heart of Boynton.
- Improve older homes in the area.
- Enhance community greening initiatives.
- Change some street names to be
more represent the community.
264
Industrial District
- Transform the industrial area into a destination.
- Install paved west-end walkways and lighting.
- Develop on-street parking on Industrial Avenue.
- Add fencing separation the west-end homes.
- Identify land for parking and turnarounds.
- Promote future residential and commercial redevelopment.
- Improve lighting.
- Enhance street-scape and landscaping.
- Create activation areas for art and activities.
- Add street signage.
- Incorporate CPTED principles. (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
- Install monument signs.
- Address code enforcement to clean and beautify the area.
- Work with business owners to enhance and beautify their properties.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
265
Thank You
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS 2023-2025
Naomi Cobb (Chair)
Courtlandt McQuire (Vice Chair)
Kameren Maharaj
Lesha Roundtree
Alexandria Lopresto
Chevette Gadson
Thomas Ramiccio
266
CRA Area
Beautification
267
Community Redevelopment Advisory Board
George Feldman
William Harper
Thomas Isabella
Ali Lopresto- Board Chair
Tom Ramiccio- Vice Chair
Lesha Roundtree
Angela Troyanowski
268
Overview
Our goal is to elevate the beauty and functionality of the CRA District
by exploring enhancements that go beyond basic City requirements.
This presentation will:
●Highlight strategies to improve aesthetics, walkability, and
community pride
●Review recommendations from past redevelopment plans
●Present new Board suggestions for creating a more vibrant,
welcoming district
269
Key Beautification Ideas
1. Facade revitalization program for residential
2. Unified street signage and light pole banners, including gateway features
3. Pavers on Ocean Avenue to Marina to make it more walkable
4. Fifteen foot sidewalks for strollable walkways
5. New water taxi with stops
6. Business window signage regulations
7. Lighting options at 95 exits
270
Facade Revitalization Program for Residential
●Improves the appearance and curb appeal of homes
within the CRA District
●Encourages property owner investment and pride in
the community
●Helps stabilize and increase property values
●Creates a more welcoming and attractive
neighborhood for residents and visitors
●Supports long-term community revitalization and
sustainability
●District wide initiative- Adjacent to City Streetscape
Beautification Efforts.
271
Unified Street Signage and Light Pole Banners
(Including “Gateway Feature”)
●Creates a consistent visual identity throughout the CRA District
●Improves wayfinding for residents and visitors
●Establishes gateway features that welcome people into the district and highlight key entry
points with emphasis on i95 Boynton Beach Blvd.
●Enhances the aesthetic appeal of streetscapes, making the area more inviting for
shoppers, diners, and pedestrians
●Supports community branding and reinforces the district as a distinct, vibrant destination
272
273
274
275
276
Add more gateway features
277
Pavers on Ocean Avenue to Marina to make
it more Walkable
●Creates a safer, more
pedestrian-friendly path
●Enhances the look and
feel of the corridor
●Encourages more foot
traffic to local businesses
278
Fifteen-Foot Sidewalks for Strollable Walkways
●Provides comfortable space for
walking, dining, and gathering
●Supports outdoor activities and
sidewalk cafés
●Improves accessibility for all
community members
279
New Water Taxi Service with Stops
●Expands transportation options and
connectivity
●Attracts visitors to the waterfront
and nearby businesses
●Promotes the district as a
destination attraction
280
Business Window Signage Regulations
●Establishes a clean, consistent
appearance for storefronts
●Improves visibility and readability for
shoppers
●Strengthens overall district branding
and professionalism
281
Questions?
282
Thank you for
your time and
Consideration!
283
CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: October 15, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM 7.C
SUBJECT:
Pending Assignment No. 3 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments from the CRA
Board Assigned at the January 10, 2025 CRA Monthly Board Meeting
SUMMARY:
At the CRA Board Meeting on January 10, 2025, the CRA Board approved the following tasks
be assigned to the CRA Advisory Board (CRAB):
1. Investigate specifics including locations for the splash pad in the Cultural District.
2. Continue discussion and research ideas/names for renaming streets.
3. Research and investigate opportunities to honor the two (2) Heisman Trophy winners that
are from Boynton Beach. Examples include statutes/monuments and street renaming.
4. Recommendations for changing or inclusion of possible historic district or way to
incorporate historic preservation within our CRA Plan (see Attachments I and II).
At the February 6, 2025 meeting, the CRAB Board discussed Assignment No. 1, which was to
investigate specifics including locations for the splash pad in the Cultural District.
The CRAB Board continued to discuss ideas for the splash pad at their May 1, 2025 meeting,
including locations along the Ocean Avenue corridor.
The Board came to the June 5, 2025, meeting continuing the splash pad conversation by
providing examples and costs.
At the August 7, 2025 meeting, the CRAB Board continued to discuss ideas for the splash
pad, including locations at both Pence Park and Sara Sims Park, and suggested adding an art
feature the Cultural District location to activate the space both day and night. Board Member
Troyanowski will come to the September meeting with a final presentation for the splash pad.
The Board also preliminarily discussed ways to honor the two (2) Heisman Trophy winners
including the following:
1. An event with sponsors, vendors and include young athletes
2. Renaming or street dedication
3. Proclamation or day designation
284
•Attachment I - 2016 Redevelopment Plan
•Attachment II - CRAB CRA Plan Recommendations
•Attachment III - CRAB CRA Presentation re: Splashpad and Water Feature
4. Mural or Statutes
At the September 17, 2025 meeting, the CRA Advisory Board reviewed the presentation by
Board Member Troyanowski on the splash pad/water feature ideas.
The Board will finalize the splash pad/water feature presentation (see Attachment III) and
discuss street naming ideas and additional ways to honor the two (2) Heisman Trophy winners
at their October 15, 2025 meeting.
When matters are assigned to the CRAB Board, reliance on staff should be minimized to the
extent possible. Individual members of CRAB may not assign work to the CRA or City staff
members. Research by the members of the Advisory Board should be done independently
and with minimal support from the CRA or City staff.
Once the assignment is complete and the CRAB is ready to present a report to the CRA or
City Commission, the CRAB Board shall submit their report to CRA staff or the City Clerk for
publishing on the next available agenda.
FISCAL IMPACT:
To be determined.
CRA PLAN/PROJECT/PROGRAM:
2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan
CRAB RECOMMENDATION:
To be determined.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377
378
379
380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
388
389
390
391
392
393
394
395
396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
441
442
443
444
445
446
447
448
449
450
451
452
453
454
455
456
457
458
459
460
461
462
463
464
465
466
467
468
469
470
471
472
473
474
475
476
477
478
479
480
481
482
483
484
485
486
487
488
489
490
491
492
493
494
495
496
497
498
499
500
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
2025
MISSION STATEMENT
The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) serves the community by guiding redevelopment activities such
as affordable housing, free business promotional events, and small business funding programs that create a vibrant downtown core and
revitalized neighborhoods within the Agency’s 1,650 acres located along the eastern edge of the City of Boynton Beach.
528
The 2016 Community Redevelopment Plan, while ambitious at its inception, no longer aligns with the current
needs and aspirations of Boynton Beach residents and visitors. With the city evolving rapidly, it’s time to re-imagine this
plan to better reflect today’s priorities—emphasizing sustainable growth, vibrant public spaces, diverse housing options,
and attractions that appeal to both locals and tourists. A refreshed vision will ensure Boynton Beach remains a thriving,
dynamic community that meets the demands of the future.
Adoption Date: October 4, 2016
529
530
Educate residents about the CRA Districts.
Re-Evaluate district boundaries and consider renaming/re-branding.
(e.g., Creating a Marina District currently in the Downtown District)
Reevaluate the Boynton Beach CRA branding to align with the city’s
evolving identity and vision for the future.
Implementing a comprehensive multi-modal connectivity plan will enhance connectivity,
accessibility, and efficiency across all districts/city, ensuring equitable mobility options for
residents and visitors throughout the city.
DISTRICT RECOMMENDATIONS / CONSIDERATIONS
531
Consider creating a new tagline that could better encompass its vibrant community and diverse appeal.
“Gateway to the Gulfstream” highlights the coast but may not reflect Boynton Beach’s full identity.
Explore partnerships with Live Local projects to incorporate a grocery store, particularly in or
adjacent to The Heart of Boynton district, enhancing accessibility and supporting community needs.
Engage community residents to collaborate with the CRA to rename the streets in our Downtown,
Cultural, and Heart of Boynton districts, reflecting the area’s unique character and shared heritage.
Examine and coordinate potential funding for infrastructure improvements for all districts.
(water, sewer, drainage)
Continue land banking opportunities. (affordable housing, retail, mixed-use, office, hotel, re-development)
DISTRICT RECOMMENDATIONS / CONSIDERATIONS
532
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Federal Highway Corridor District
(North & South Entry)
- Create gateway features, and incorporate green canopy spaces.
- Create a sense of destination.
- Implement marketing techniques and attraction programs to
encourage businesses, restaurants and retail to relocate,
expand or start new operations within the district.
- Expand sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
533
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Downtown District
- Look for land opportunities for or a parking garage.
- Identify City and private owned surface lots in the meantime for public parking.
- Beautify the Federal corridor.
(canopy tree, landscaping, hardscaping, wider sidewalks, decorative lighting, public art)
- Increase activation at Veteran’s Park with features like red, white, and blue lighting.
- Acquire/partner land for a grocery store.
- Enhance maintenance, safety, and cleanliness to
accommodate pedestrian traffic.
534
Cultural District
- Create a gateway to establish a sense of arrival.
- Increase activation throughout the corridor.
- splash pads, family-friendly features
- Enhance lighting.
- Implement way-finding and signage.
- Add foliage and trees
- palm trees, flowers
- Designate the area as a unique district within Boynton Beach
- Ocean Avenue with distinct pavers, lamppost signage etc.
- Improve public safety. (currently a vehicular corridor will become more pedestrian friendly)
- Provide markets and services to support increased development and density.
- Preserve historic buildings and consider relocation when necessary.
- Pioneer Village: Oscar Magnuson House, Andrew’s House
- Expand and preserve the art component throughout the corridor.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
535
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Boynton Beach Boulevard District
- Improve or install additional sidewalks.
- Add decorative lighting.
- Install a gateway feature.
- Increase way-finding and neighborhood identification signage.
536
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Heart of Boynton District
- Incorporate a grocer into or adjacent to the district .
- Solicit community input.
- Include a farmer’s/green market/gathering space
within the MLK corridor.
- Increase public art installations in the Heart of Boynton.
- Improve older homes in the area.
- Enhance community greening initiatives.
- Change some street names to be
more represent the community.
537
Industrial District
- Transform the industrial area into a destination.
- Install paved west-end walkways and lighting.
- Develop on-street parking on Industrial Avenue.
- Add fencing separation the west-end homes.
- Identify land for parking and turnarounds.
- Promote future residential and commercial redevelopment.
- Improve lighting.
- Enhance street-scape and landscaping.
- Create activation areas for art and activities.
- Add street signage.
- Incorporate CPTED principles. (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
- Install monument signs.
- Address code enforcement to clean and beautify the area.
- Work with business owners to enhance and beautify their properties.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD
PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
538
Thank You
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS 2023-2025
Naomi Cobb (Chair)
Courtlandt McQuire (Vice Chair)
Kameren Maharaj
Lesha Roundtree
Alexandria Lopresto
Chevette Gadson
Thomas Ramiccio
539
CRA ADVISORY BOARD
PENCE PARK | CULTURAL DISTRICT WATER FEATURE
540
INTRODUCTION
In alignment with the mission of the CRA to
“create a vibrant downtown core and
revitalize neighborhoods” we are asking for:
-Splash Park as part of the Design for
Pence Park - the Downtown District
-A Distinct & Artistic water feature as a
central focal point of the Cultural District
541
PENCE PARK
SPLASH PARK
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
542
SPLASH PARKS: WHAT ARE THEY?
Zero-Depth Splash parks can be small or epic
543
SPLASH PARKS: GAP ANALYSIS
Boynton Beach Small Splash pad at Barrier Free Park
Boca Raton Patch Reef Park
Delray Beach Catherine Strong Splash Park
Lake Worth John Prince Memorial (operated by PBC)
Splash parks tend to be vibrant gathering places that both build community + increase
the value of surrounding property. This increased presence of parents & children also
has the opportunity to reduce crime in the surrounding areas. Our neighbors have
dedicated, large splash parks that draw in residents from surrounding cities:
544
PENCE PARK RECOMMENDATION ($4.4 mil Budget)
545
PENCE PARK RECOMMENDATION ($4.4 mil Budget)
●Shade
●Interactive Water Play at lower
heights (For smaller children)
●Inclusion of Color & Art Features
546
PENCE PARK RECOMMENDATION ($4.4 mil Budget)
●Benches for Parents
●Grass area for picnics (Artificial
turf should be considered)
547
PENCE PARK RECOMMENDATION ($4.4 mil Budget)
●Fenced in (At the very least,
one way in one way out)
●For weekends or busy times,
consider the option for a food
truck to park closeby
●Bathrooms
●Security, specifically cameras
that link to Police real time
crime center
548
What do residents say about a splash park?
549
Additional Considerations
●Design: Ensuring community input
during this process
●Implementation Cost
●Healthy Water Systems
●Maintenance costs at $15-$25k
per year
●Safety is critical
○Good Parking
○Well Lit
○Safe Bathrooms
Optimistic Realistic Worst Case
$400-$600k $750-$950k $1,000,000+
550
Consider a Splash Park
Splash parks tend to be vibrant
gathering places that both build
community + increase the value of
surrounding property. This increased
presence of parents & children also
has the opportunity to reduce crime in
the surrounding areas.
551
WATER FEATURE
CULTURAL DISTRICT
552
WHY A WATER FEATURE?
Boynton Beach lacks a distinct artistic downtown
feature.
Water makes sense for our identity as a city.
Water features are memorable & attract crowds.
People will stay longer, invigorating downtown
economy.Increase our hours of Activation.
553
CULTURAL DISTRICT: ART INSTALL
554
CULTURAL DISTRICT: ART INSTALLATION
Recommendations for Water Feature:
●Partner with artists to double as
art installation
○Budget can come from both
CRA & Art
●Consider Fountains with LED
lights for nighttime distinction
●Fountains will not require a
bathroom installation
555
NEXT STEPS
Recommendation:Add a signature downtown water feature & splash park
to the Pence park plan.
Benefits:Enhances community pride, boosts downtown economy, creates
family-friendly destination.
Next Steps:
1. Gather Public Input
2. Approve & add to official plans
3. Solicit proposals (artists, water feature specialists, contractors)
4. Finalize budget range
5. Integrate into Downtown Boynton vision & branding.
556