Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA)

09/04/2026

How do we know a redevelopment project will truly benefit a community? RMA relies on thorough feasibility studies to find out. Take a look at the article below to see how Toledo used this approach to turn a former disposal site into a thriving riverfront park, proving that smart planning pays off.

Pontiac Preserve

09/03/2026

As we gear up for Redevelopment Week, RMA is taking a look back at one of Kim Jackson Briesemeister's earliest milestones in her career starting in Curaçao. Kim returns to the island regularly to see friends and family and to witness firsthand how the strategic redevelopment plans laid decades ago are working.
Kim began her career nearly 40 years ago with the Downtown Management Organization (DMO)—an entity similar to a CRA. There are more than 30 different nationalities and cultures living together and working throughout the island and the downtown and that diversity provided invaluable exposure and training. The revitalization process is complex and difficult as it involves change, and people are inherently resistant to major changes in their environment. A case study of this unique, multicultural setting with world heritage sites are highlighted in her book, "ReInventing Your City."
One of her favorite stops is always Kurá Hulanda, a thriving mixed-use historic district and residential community. This redevelopment success story brought together urban planners, developers, local entrepreneurs, a UNESCO Heritage site, and dynamic cultural installations designed to keep the courtyards active day and night.
Here are a few snapshots of the incredible 3D art murals found there. Stay tuned for some fascinating throwbacks highlighting the early years of Kim’s remarkable career as a redevelopment expert and author of "Reinventing Your City."

09/02/2026

Congratulations to one of our former clients who is working to make their city's transportation more efficient. North Miami Beach revamped its transit system in partnership with ProKel Mobility, a multimodal transportation provider. Launched in July, the system now includes three community shuttle bus routes and two electric vehicles for on-demand service. ProKel began working with North Miami Beach in 2021, at a time when about 4,000 riders a month used the city’s transit system. Ridership is now up to 10,000 per month.

Transit provider ProKel Mobility helped the community redesign its bus routes to connect with surrounding transit networks.

08/31/2026

RMA always advises cities to lean into what makes them authentic during their redevelopment process. This article highlights the benefits of doing just that!

Small towns along Route 66 are seeing an increase in revenue amid the Route 66 Centennial celebration.

08/27/2026

What incentives is your city offering to attract private investors to redevelop your blighted areas? This article provides insights into a $200 million dollar plan to redevelop an aging retail shopping center. Contact RMA for the steps to Reinvent Your City!

Sandy Springs approves an agreement with a developer to transform a shopping center into a mixed-use hub with apartments, townhomes, retail and a new public park.

08/25/2026

This is an interesting trend piece on how cities are converting underused buildings, offices, and commercial sites into housing and mixed-use space instead of building new. RMA has helped many cities choose the right path on this type of redevelopment.
“Across the country, developers, governments, and investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional ground-up construction to identify opportunities within existing buildings and underutilized properties. Aging offices, public assets, historic structures, and overlooked urban sites are being reconsidered as potential sources of housing, commercial activity, and community investment.

Developers, governments, and investors are increasingly converting old offices and buildings into housing and business premises.

08/19/2026

With a shortage of land to build homes, especially affordable housing, many cities are looking to land owned by religious organizations. This article features a few interesting cases.

https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/land-lines-magazine/articles/building-homes-on-religious-owned-land/

In a riff on other acronymic housing movements, Yes in God's Back Yard (YIGBY) advocates promote building housing on land owned by churches and other faith-based organizations.

08/17/2026

Being involved in community is so important to our RMA team members. Today, we spotlight Ansley Farrell who recenctly joined the Junior League of Gainesville. We are so proud of your committment to helping others!

08/13/2026

RMA is excited to announce that our team member Brad Nella, who is the Real Estate Manager for the West Palm Beach CRA, has become a member of CCIM, the East Coast Chapter. In addition to the important networking opportunities, Brad shared, "The courses covering financial analysis, market analysis, negotiations, decision analysis, and investment analysis especially intrigued me. At this point in my career, I believe it’s a great move and a valuable opportunity to continue developing my skill set."

At RMA we encourage all our team members to continuously advance their education, so we provide the most cutting-edge services to our clients. Photos below from Brad's first event.

08/12/2026

This is a great read about how St. Petersburg has secured a long-sought rail corridor that will allow the city to build a trail connection linking downtown and the EDGE District to the Pinellas Trail. Once completed, the trail is expected to provide a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists while improving access to downtown neighborhoods, employers, parks and businesses. City leaders also see the project as part of broader efforts to improve mobility and spur redevelopment in one of St. Petersburg's fastest-growing districts.

The Trust for Public Land will transfer the former Booker Creek Rail Corridor to the city, paving the way for a nearly 1-mile trail connecting the EDGE District to the Pinellas Trail.