Click on the images to view the New Smyrna Beach Economic Development Newsletter for February 2016. Highlights include:
US 1 Revitalization takes a big step forward!
“Dr Rajesh Ailani purchased the former Daytona Beach Community College building at 699 NΒ Dixie Freeway (SE corner of US 1 and Wayne Ave) last August, and work is well underway to renovate the existing building on the 1.2 acre site. When the extensive renovations are complete the building will re-open as the Brilliance Assisted Living Facility.Β The new adult congregate living facility will feature 54 beds and various amenities including a swimming pool. Parking for the new facility will include spaces off the alleyΒ behind the building in conjunction with an easement granted by the adjacent church.”
Many prominent projects are underway!
Private property projects:
- Sav-a-Lot Grocery to be located on south US 1 in the space formerly occupiedΒ by Ace Hardware; building now being remodeled.
- Tabby House, across Julia St from City Hall: site work underway.
- Riverwalk Condos, NW area of North Causeway: construction continues on theΒ first building, six stories, 36 units.
- Development at Colony Park Rd, NE corner with SR 44, across from MurphyΒ Gas Station: Construction continues on the 2 office buildings; and constructionΒ underway on the Aldi Grocery store on the corner.
- WaWa, planned for the area in front of the former K Mart store at SR 44 and OldΒ Mission/Wallace Rd: plans are in review.
City projects:
- North Causeway Beautification: Construction is underway to add trees and several medians. Scheduled completion: Late Spring
- New Civic Center: Construction is well-underway. Scheduled completion: LateΒ 2016.
- SR 44 Sewer line (assessment project): Design is complete; project to be managed by the Utilities Commission.
This information was provided Tony Otte, CRA/Economic Development Director for the City of New Smyrna Beach. If you would like the full copy of the newsletter, I would be happy to forward to you. Please inquire by clicking here
