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DeBary staff outlines façade grant pilot for village center; council signals support for 2026 trial
Summary
Growth management presented a proposed façade grant pilot focused on the 1792 village center and the Highbanks node. Staff recommended a 50/50 match and a one‑year pilot in 2026; councilmembers discussed concentrating funds along 1792 in year one and exploring quarterly or annual cycles.
City staff proposed a pilot façade grant program aimed at the 1792 village center and the Highbanks node to help downtown businesses improve storefronts, signage and streetscape elements.
Growth Management Director Stephen Bap described the program’s goals — enhancing curb appeal, supporting local businesses, and promoting investment in the commercial corridor — and outlined proposed eligibility and review criteria. Staff suggested a…
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