City of St. Augustine recognizes 25 years of the Community Redevelopment Agency with a final Redevelopment 25! celebration
Community is invited to HACRA celebration scheduled for Thursday, October 9
On Thursday, October 9, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, the entire St. Augustine community is invited to join the final Redevelopment 25! celebration on the rooftop of the Historic Downtown Parking Garage, located at 1 Cordova Street. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy a fall evening of music, fun, education, and interactive activities with CRA staff.
Dance to the country, rock and blues sounds of The Palmetto Pickers, starting at 5:30pm and participate in free activities including a spin-to-win prize wheel, photo booth bus, pizza, and educational activities.
Old Beach Bike Riders Association, Inc., will provide a no-cost bike valet service for safe, secure short-term parking of bicycles. The bike valet will be located on Francis Field across from the entrance of the parking garage. Bike transportation or walking to the celebration is encouraged, vehicle parking will be available in the Historic Downtown Parking Garage. Parking rates are $5 for non-residents or $3 for St. Johns County residents.
The Historic Area Community Redevelopment Area (HACRA) was the first Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) established by the City of St. Augustine in 2000, with a coverage area of 218.8 acres. The HACRA Plan prioritized initiatives that focused on the construction of the municipal parking garage, creation of a walkable downtown environment, and traffic reduction in the downtown area.
Visit the CRA website to learn more about the redevelopment plan for the HACRA, Lincolnville Community Redevelopment Area (LCRA), and the West City Community Redevelopment Area (WCCRA).
In compliance with Florida State Statute CH 163 Part III, the public can access the latest CRA Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report here or visit the CRA website to download 2024 Annual Report here.
For inquiries regarding Redevelopment 25! or other CRA matters, contact Jaime D. Perkins, Community Services Director, at jperkins@citystaug.com.
For media inquiries, contact Melissa Wissel, Communications Director, at 904.293.3307 or via email at mwissel@citystaug.com.
Photo: Redevelopment 25! celebration, Lincolnville CRA, July 18, 2025. Pictured, L to R: Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline, General Services Director Corey Sakryd, City Commissioner Jon DePreter.