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Lealman CRA moves to fund Joe’s Creek infrastructure, alleyway pilots and ADU pilot with growing CRA balance
Summary
The Lealman Community Redevelopment Agency proposed reallocating accumulated CRA balance to infrastructure planning and construction in Joe’s Creek, a multimodal alleyway pilot, an accessory-dwelling-unit pilot and other community projects, while continuing homeowner and developer incentive programs.
The Lealman Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) staff presented a FY2026 work plan that would commit accumulated CRA balances to infrastructure and pilot programs, including an $8.3 million allocation toward Joe’s Creek master‑plan infrastructure and pilot funding for alleyway improvements and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Amy Davis, Lealman CRA manager, told the commission the ninth year of the CRA has matured from initial programs (home repairs, alley clearing, the Lealman Exchange) to a stage where reserves can be intentionally committed to higher‑cost infrastructure. She reported the CRA-funded homebuilding incentive with Habitat for Humanity has helped add ownership housing (about 35 homes funded to date) and the Lealman Exchange campus is nearly full.
Key proposals: The FY2026 work plan moves fund balance to capital and projects that staff and the citizen advisory committee prioritized: about $8.3 million for Joe’s Creek infrastructure planning and construction, an increase in land-acquisition set‑aside, and pilot projects including a multimodal alleyway redevelopment ($350,000 estimated) and a small ADU incentive pool ($100,000) to encourage accessory units for owner-occupied properties.
Why it matters: The CRA said those investments shift the agency from small grants and programs to larger capital investments intended to catalyze private investment and connectivity in the district. Commissioners discussed the size of the proposed consulting and professional services budget and asked staff to prioritize items and clarify timing; Davis said many design and consultant costs are one‑time expenses tied to plan updates and project design and that any unspent funds would remain in CRA fund balance.
Next steps: The CRA will finalize design contracts, bring a Joe’s Creek master plan update to the board and return with more detailed project budgets and timelines. Staff said they will coordinate with county departments for alleyway design, parks upgrades and sidewalk projects funded through the CRA.
Ending: Commissioners asked for an itemized breakout of proposed consultant costs and schedule; staff said the CR A citizen advisory committee had reviewed priorities and supported the proposed allocations.
