About Us

About CRA

The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) focuses on revitalizing neighborhoods through strategic reinvestment of tax dollars. Operating across four districts—Downtown, St. Andrews, Downtown North, and Millville—the CRA uses Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to fund infrastructure upgrades, eliminate blight, support local businesses, and promote economic development. The page outlines the agency’s mission, funding model, district plans, and upcoming public meetings.

District Plans & Maps

Panama City CRA has four districts: St. Andrews, Millville, Downtown North and Downtown. Maps of each district and one all-encompassing map can be found on this page.

Current Projects

The "Current Projects" page from Panama City’s official website showcases ongoing redevelopment initiatives led by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) across four districts: Downtown, Downtown North, St. Andrews, and Millville. These projects aim to eliminate blight, stimulate economic growth, and enhance public spaces through infrastructure upgrades, beautification efforts, park renovations, and commercial development. Each district features detailed updates, timelines, and funding sources for projects such as boardwalk restorations, gateway signage, pedestrian paths, and community parks.

Completed Projects

The Completed Projects page on the official Panama City, FL website showcases redevelopment initiatives completed by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in the Downtown District. It highlights projects such as wayfinding signage, McKenzie Park restrooms and improvements, Luverne Avenue dumpster enclosure, and the Park Avenue crosswalk. Each project includes detailed descriptions, features, budgets, timelines, and redevelopment goals aimed at enhancing public spaces, accessibility, and urban aesthetics.

Development Opportunities

The Development Opportunities page on Panama City's official website outlines various programs and initiatives led by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to encourage business investment and urban revitalization. It highlights the Tax Increment Rebate Program, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Invitations to Bid (ITBs), all aimed at supporting projects that align with the city's strategic growth and redevelopment goals. The page also provides guidance on procurement processes and links to application packages for developers and property owners.

CRA Board

The CRA Board page on the official Panama City, FL website provides information about the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board. It outlines the board's composition—made up of the five elected City Commission members—and offers contact details, meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and livestream links. It also includes notices for upcoming virtual workshops and legal disclaimers regarding public records under Florida law.

CRA Socials

The CRA Socials page from Panama City's official website highlights community engagement events organized by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). These informal gatherings aim to connect residents with the CRA team, share updates on redevelopment projects, and collect public feedback through interactive discussions and surveys. The page also includes summaries of survey results and outlines future plans for continued community involvement and district revitalization.

Contact Us

The Contact Us page on the official Panama City, FL website provides contact details for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). It lists staff members, their roles, email address, phone number, office hours, and physical address. It also includes a disclaimer about Florida's public records law regarding email communications.

Annual Audits & Reports