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Saffa endorses 5/8th-cent Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax renewal at Business Expo 2023

Friday, May 5 by Staff

Calton Saffa, Chief Marketing Officer for Saracen Casino Resort, was the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Business Expo 2023 inside of the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Saffa said that Pine Bluff has “good bones” but needs a new coat of paint to freshen things up. He... Read More.

Watley and Griffin discuss Urban Renewal investigation

Thursday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas State Police are currently investigating allegations that money is missing from the Urban Renewal Agency, according to Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley and Chandra Griffin, director of the Urban Renewal Agency. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Watley was... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency approves lease agreement;Talk housing Updates

Tuesday, February 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency hosted its regular monthly meeting Tuesday briefly discussing one action item on its agenda and reviewing information on projects underway. The Executive Director of URA, Chandra Griffin proposed a lease of land agreement with a non-profit, The Corvette Brothers... Read More.

Land donated to GFPB and Urban Renewal for multi-family housing

Friday, September 30 by Ray King

Ken Baim and Kirby Mouser, longtime partners at Baim Law Firm and owners of Georgia Street Self-Storage, Inc., donated a key parcel of land to Go Forward Pine Bluff and PBURA in support of the development and expansion of the plaza located at Sixth... Read More.

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GFPB and Urban Renewal announces name contest for new fun plaza

Tuesday, September 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Go Forward Pine Bluff and the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency have announced a new opportunity for the community to submit a name for the "fun plaza" development that is going to be complete with Go kart racing, mini golf, gaming, food, and more. GFPB... Read More.

Urban Renewal talks proposals and housing developments

Tuesday, July 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) hosted its monthly meeting for July Tuesday afternoon discussing contractual agreements and proposals for the purchase of certain properties and housing. URA Executive Director Chandra Griffin spoke to the present commissioners about those contracts and proposed properties for... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington casts deciding vote for Urban Renewal Agency funding

Monday, February 7 by Staff

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington cast the deciding vote Monday as the Pine Bluff City Council adopted a resolution approving funding to the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency for specific projects. The Mayor was joined in voting yes by Council members Lloyd Holcomb Jr., Glen... Read More.

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency Interim Director talks redevelopment; combating litter

Wednesday, December 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Interim Director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency, Chandra Griffin who joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show on November 30th, talked about the agency's main focus right now which is redevelopment. Griffin further elaborated about the market-rate housing that will be built where... Read More.

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Outgoing Urban Renewal Director discusses abatement, other Subjects

Monday, September 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The outgoing director of the Urban Renewal Agency said Monday that a lot of its programs are continuing. Maurice Taggart has been the director for three years and will be leaving Friday to begin his own law firm. He will be replaced on... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency talks projects underway; Announces new Interim Executive Director

Tuesday, September 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, September 21st the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) designated a new board member for the approval of the city council amongst discussions of projects that are underway. The new board member Lynn Guyunn was recommended after finishing the term of Commissioner Rita... Read More.

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Urban Renewal Agency Director talks demo plans; Downtown Housing

Tuesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has been in the news a lot this year due to their recent demolition of local properties and developing housing projects that they have underway. The director of the agency, Maurice Taggart, joined Deltaplex and gave an update... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency moving forward with downtown project

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 17 to discuss the plans that they have underway. One of their key projects is the old Crown Motel property. It was purchased earlier this year and is in motion... Read More.

Stories tagged with: renewal

Saffa endorses 5/8th-cent Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax renewal at Business Expo 2023

Watley and Griffin discuss Urban Renewal investigation

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency approves lease agreement;Talk housing Updates

Land donated to GFPB and Urban Renewal for multi-family housing

GFPB and Urban Renewal announces name contest for new fun plaza

Urban Renewal talks proposals and housing developments

Mayor Shirley Washington casts deciding vote for Urban Renewal Agency funding

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency Interim Director talks redevelopment; combating litter

Outgoing Urban Renewal Director discusses abatement, other Subjects

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency talks projects underway; Announces new Interim Executive Director

Urban Renewal Agency Director talks demo plans; Downtown Housing

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency moving forward with downtown project

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