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Delray Beach CRA hears Concours d'Elegance request to expand; staff to pursue city review, stops short of canceling Green Market
Summary
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on Sept. 30 heard a request from Concours d'Elegance organizers to expand their April 18, 2026 event onto Old School Square and discussed relocation options for the city’s Green Market, but did not vote to cancel the market.
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on Sept. 30 heard a formal request from organizers of the Concours d'Elegance to expand use of Old School Square for a private event on April 18, 2026, and discussed whether the expansion would force cancellation of the city-run Green Market that ordinarily occupies portions of the campus.
The board did not take a vote to cancel the market. Instead, CRA staff and city event reviewers agreed to explore alternatives, including submitting an application to the city’s Community Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) and measuring potential alternative sites, and to return with findings before any final decision is made.
Why it matters: The Green Market supports roughly 70 vendors during the season and provides weekly income for small entrepreneurs, while the Concours d'Elegance draws high-value collectors and has a broader tourism impact. Organizers say…
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