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City Commission Regular Meeting · 2026-04-21 · agenda_item

The City of Fernandina Beach is considering recommendations for its Waterfront Community Redevelopment Area. These recommendations focus on improving land use and traffic flow to encourage redevelopment and private investment. Key proposals include creating a new vehicular railroad crossing to separate industrial and pedestrian-oriented uses, revising future land use and zoning, and conducting development opportunity assessments for privately-owned parcels. The plan also suggests improvements to Front Street, including landscaped buffers, pedestrian sidewalks, and street-level amenities. Additionally, corridor studies for Ash Street and pedestrian improvements throughout the Historic District are recommended. These actions are currently under review by the City Commission. The project scope could involve site clearing, grading, utility work, paving, landscaping, and the construction of new pedestrian facilities and streetscape elements. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand potential opportunities as plans develop.