OUR VISION
To create and maintain a safe community with financially stable and prosperous residents, a thriving "main street" corridor, diverse housing options, and a positive brand centered on the celebration of the area's history and cultural arts.
The Newtown Redevelopment Plan
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The Newtown Redevelopment Plan is a roadmap for transformation—crafted with community voices at the center.
This plan outlines long-term strategies for economic development, housing, cultural preservation, public space improvements, and more. It reflects our shared commitment to inclusive growth and honors the legacy of Newtown while laying the foundation for a more connected, thriving future. Learn how this guiding document shapes our work and supports a more equitable Sarasota.
The Newtown CRA Plan is organized into ten sections, complemented by technical memorandums, reports, and an appendix containing key documents.
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PILLARS
Section 1.0 Introduction
Section 2.0 Existing Conditions and Background
Section 3.0 Economic Development
Section 4.0 Branding, Marketing, Tourism, and Communications
Section 5.0 Housing
Section 6.0 Land Use and Zoning
Section 7.0 Infrastructure, Transportation, and Connectivity
Section 8.0 Quality of Life
Section 9.0 Administration and Governance
Section 10.0 Conclusion and Implementation Summary
Section 11.0 Technical Memos and Reports
Section Section 12.0 Appendix
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Programs & Initiatives
From small business support and affordable housing efforts to infrastructure upgrades and beautification projects, the Newtown CRA is committed to empowering residents and revitalizing the neighborhood through programs that create lasting impact.
