about us

The BCRD is a four-mile section of U.S. 1 bounded by the City of Melbourne City limits on the north and to the Town of Malabar on the south. The Indian River Lagoon makes up the eastern boundary.  The western boundary runs south from the  U.S. 1 and University Boulevard intersection for approximately 500 feet, then west to the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad; south along the railroad about 2,200 feet; west along the city limits of Florida Avenue to Lipscomb Street; south on Lipscomb Street to Pacific Avenue; east on Pacific Avenue to Northview Street; south on Northview Street to R. J. Conlan Boulevard; south on R. J. Conlan Boulevard to Palm Bay Road; east on Palm Bay Road to the FEC Railroad; and south on the FEC Railroad to the Malabar town limits.

The City established the Bayfront Redevelopment District as a community redevelopment agency in 1999. A community redevelopment agency is defined as a separate public entity created by the local municipality in order to implement redevelopment activities outlined in Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes.  Seven (7) commissioners appointed by the City Council serve on the Bayfront Redevelopment Agency.

For more information about us click the following links:

• BCRA Advisory Board
• Best Performing City
• City Demographics
• Department Directory
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Mission / Vision Statement

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