Vivian Brooks Appointed CRA’s New Executive Director
Boynton Beach CRA Board Appoints
Vivian Brooks
As Agency’s Executive Director
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board members made it official Tuesday night, April 12, appointing its Interim Director, Vivian Brooks, as the agency’s new Executive Director. The board’s decision to promote Brooks was unanimous.
Brooks, originally hired by the CRA in March 2005, has served as Interim Executive Director since October. Her focus will continue to be redevelopment and on drawing people to downtown Boynton Beach by creating business interest and development opportunities. In her new role, Brooks will oversee all daily operations of the Agency, while interfacing with developers on improvement projects in the CRA District, such as the three going on along East Ocean Avenue. Those projects include Boynton Harbor Marina’s entry feature, relocation and renovation of historic Ruth Jones Cottage and a new amphitheater in town square. “Vivian is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations management, planning and economic
development,” shared Boynton Beach Mayor and CRA Chair Jose Rodriguez. “Those credentials, combined with a great work ethic and leadership skills, is exactly what we need to take the Agency to the next level.”
Before joining the CRA, Brooks was Economic Development Director of Northwood Renaissance, Inc., where she managed the contract with West Palm Beach’s CRA, guiding the Agency’s development of over $34M in real estate projects. Brooks received her Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, as well as her Bachelors of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University. She is an active member of Urban Land Institute, the Florida Redevelopment Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Boynton Beach CRA Board Appoints
Vivian Brooks
As Agency’s Executive Director
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board members made it official Tuesday night, April 12, appointing its Interim Director, Vivian Brooks, as the agency’s new Executive Director. The board’s decision to promote Brooks was unanimous.
Brooks, originally hired by the CRA in March 2005, has served as Interim Executive Director since October. Her focus will continue to be redevelopment and on drawing people to downtown Boynton Beach by creating business interest and development opportunities. In her new role, Brooks will oversee all daily operations of the Agency, while interfacing with developers on improvement projects in the CRA District, such as the three going on along East Ocean Avenue. Those projects include Boynton Harbor Marina’s entry feature, relocation and renovation of historic Ruth Jones Cottage and a new amphitheater in town square. “Vivian is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations management, planning and economic
development,” shared Boynton Beach Mayor and CRA Chair Jose Rodriguez. “Those credentials, combined with a great work ethic and leadership skills, is exactly what we need to take the Agency to the next level.”
Before joining the CRA, Brooks was Economic Development Director of Northwood Renaissance, Inc., where she managed the contract with West Palm Beach’s CRA, guiding the Agency’s development of over $34M in real estate projects. Brooks received her Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, as well as her Bachelors of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University. She is an active member of Urban Land Institute, the Florida Redevelopment Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners.