Clearwater’s new city manager sees opportunities ahead

New Clearwater City Manager Jon Jennings has his work cut out for him, including the revitalization of downtown and development of the waterfront.

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November 29, 2021
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Proposal by City Center Development Group – Rendering of food hall/brewery overlooking waterfront park (Harborview siite).
Proposal by City Center Development Group – Rendering retail market, street edge Osceola Avenue (City Hall site).
Courtesy of Clearwater Redevelopment Agency – The City of Clearwater is offering grant funding for small businesses moving to downtown.

Clearwater’s new City Manager Jon Jennings, hired from Portland, ME, looks to address sustainability and economic issues while dealing with land use and other urban challenges facing one of Florida’s best-known and most-visited cities.

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