Massive Vision, Limited Time: Destin’s Funding Challenge
Destin’s ambitious $65 million Town Center plan promises a walkable future, but with its primary funding source expiring in 2028, questions remain about how it will be paid for.
Here’s What Happened at Defuniak’s Latest Council Meeting
A DeFuniak Springs City Council meeting reveals ongoing tensions over historic district design standards and an extended tenure for the interim finance director amidst a challenging search for a permanent replacement.
‘Mudslinging’ Says Mayor, Defuniak Council Spars Over CRA
Amidst internal tensions and a failed attempt to abolish the Community Redevelopment Agency, DeFuniak Springs City Council grapples with its strategic role in urban revitalization, property abatements, and addressing key leadership vacancies
Fort Walton Beach Announces Opening of New Museum Store at Indian Temple Mound Museum
The Indian Temple Mound Museum in Fort Walton Beach will open a new museum store on November 1 as part of its ongoing expansion and renovation, offering visitors unique items and artwork while increasing exhibit space.
What Will Downtown Niceville Look Like?
AVCON and STOA Architects presented design guidelines for the “Old Town Landing” project in Niceville, proposing a New Orleans/Mobile/Old Pensacola aesthetic for the six-acre waterfront area. The guidelines, focused on wind resistance and energy efficiency, are meant to guide future development without imposing strict requirements. The city will now issue a request for proposals (RFP) to developers, with options to either retain, sell, or enter a public-private partnership for the land.
Weddings and Boats, But No Swimming or Fishing? CRA Discusses Future Uses for Downtown Niceville
Niceville’s CRA discussed plans for a facelift to revitalize the Old Town Commercial Village, aiming for a more upscale downtown with pedestrian-friendly spaces and potential waterfront attractions.
Not a Storage Unit: Niceville CRA Wins Award for Downtown Plans!
While the idea for a downtown Niceville continues to be in the abstract – the proposals the City’s community redevelopment agency has made have gotten notice around the state.
