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FPRA approves $99,500 contract authorization for downtown Marina Park conceptual design
Summary
The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency authorized $99,500 to Inspire Placemaking Collective for a conceptual design of a downtown park by the marina, with commissioners emphasizing broad public outreach and community workshops.
The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved Specific Authorization No. 1 for $99,500 to hire Inspire Placemaking Collective to develop a conceptual design for a downtown park and public space near the marina.
Commissioner Johnson, who pulled the item from the consent agenda to highlight it, said the work will build on earlier designs and refine ideas with public input: “We're gonna be seeking public input...we need them to show up and give input to this design,” she said. Staff said Inspire’s scope includes community workshops and outreach; the redevelopment office is coordinating with the Downtown Business Association and the city marketing department to promote participation.
Why it matters: Commissioners framed the project as a step toward shaping a waterfront downtown identity that complements ongoing hotel and market activity and will rely on resident input to shape programming and features.
Discussion and outreach: Commissioners urged staff to prioritize outreach to underrepresented groups and youth. Commissioner Broderick suggested targeted engagement with the Hispanic and Haitian American communities and proposed engaging high-school students — either directly or via the youth council — so younger residents can contribute ideas that might influence future foot traffic and patronage.
Vote and follow-up: The motion to approve the $99,500 authorization passed unanimously. Staff said they would schedule community workshops as part of the consultant’s scope and would return with a timeline and outreach plan.
