FY23-FY27 DRAFT Version of the Consolidated Annual Plan

We are now accepting public comment on the FY23-FY27 DRAFT Version of the Consolidated Annual Plan. The comment period will run from 5/5/2023-6/4/2023 and can be emailed to zandrade@brocktonredevelopmentauthority.com. In addition, written comments can also be mailed to 50 School Street, 2nd Floor, Brockton, MA 02301 (attn: ZA-ConPlan Comments). Locations to examine the ConPlan are as follows: BRA’s Office … Continue reading FY23-FY27 DRAFT Version of the Consolidated Annual Plan

RFI/Q: Mixed-Use Development Opportunity – The Downtown Trout Brook Redevelopment District – Request for Interest & Qualifications

Trout Brook is a site for potential mixed-use development located in Downtown Brockton, adjacent to two modes of public transit. The site is 44.76 acres of potential developable space. This RFI/Q is issued for the purpose of obtaining information and gauge the interest and vision from a Master Developer or a development team, to partner … Continue reading RFI/Q: Mixed-Use Development Opportunity – The Downtown Trout Brook Redevelopment District – Request for Interest & Qualifications

PUBLIC HEARING: 5-Year Consolidated Plan

Please join us to help prepare the City of Brockton's 5-Year Consolidated Plan. We want your input to help determine the City's housing and community needs and how we should use HUD funds. WHEN: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 12:00-1:00PMWHERE: Thorny Lea Golf Course (159 Torrey St, Brockton, MA 02301)ACCOMMODATIONS: For accommodations regarding speech, hearing, sight, … Continue reading PUBLIC HEARING: 5-Year Consolidated Plan

2023 BRA Annual Meeting

Join the Brockton Redevelopment Authority as we celebrate another successful year and hear about goals for the upcoming year as well as our proposed projects. The Keynote Speaker will be Robert Jenkins, the Senior Vice President of Real Estate at MassDevelopment and the former Executive Director at the BRA. Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Time: … Continue reading 2023 BRA Annual Meeting

PUBLIC HEARING: 5-Year Consolidated Plan

Please join us to help prepare the City of Brockton's 5-Year Consolidated Plan. We want your input to help determine the City's housing and community needs and how we should use HUD funds. WHEN: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 6:00-7:30PMWHERE: Shaw's Center (1 Feinbery Way, Brockton, MA 02301)ACCOMMODATIONS: For accommodations regarding speech, hearing, sight, and/or translation … Continue reading PUBLIC HEARING: 5-Year Consolidated Plan

EVENT: Informational Session on the Empower Digital Grant

Join us for an in-person informational session on the empower digital grant. If you are a small business owner, you may be eligible for a $5,000.00 digital grant. This grant can be used for digital-based operations, e-commerce solutions, digital marketing, and social media engagement. Learn more about Empower Digital and whether you qualify. Monday, October … Continue reading EVENT: Informational Session on the Empower Digital Grant

2022 Brockton Community Survey – English

The Brockton Redevelopment Authority is in the process of developing a Consolidated Action Plan for the City of Brockton and we need your help in establishing community needs and priorities. We appreciate your time and participation! The Consolidated Five-Year Plan will establish community goals and act as a guide for resource allocations during the fiscal years 2023-2027. This plan is a requirement by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development in order for the city to continue receiving federal funds through the CDBG and HOME Programs. We are currently in the process of obtaining translations of this survey and will post them as soon as they are made available. If there is a specific language you'd like to request, please let us know in the comments.

The Importance of Citizen Participation: A Q&A with Dr. Jackson

"Citizen participation is the opportunity for citizens—especially low- and moderate-income citizens of a community where CDBG-funded activities will take place—and relevant stakeholders to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and assessment of programs and projects." U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Citizen participation is a crucial part of the process for … Continue reading The Importance of Citizen Participation: A Q&A with Dr. Jackson