In 2008, the Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was established to implement redevelopment activities that include eliminating “blight and slum” conditions, increasing the tax base, and encouraging private and public investments.
The CRA was designed to provide incentives to further encourage revitalization and redevelopment in the Newtown and Downtown communities.
The Newtown and Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Boards consists of nine members each, appointed by the City Commission.