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Front Porch Florida Initiative

A Community Revitalization and Development Initiative

The Front Porch Florida Initiative was created in 1999 as a means to rebuild distressed communities. Front Porch Florida takes up this challenge to revitalize underserved communities that are dedicated to positive cooperation and communication to make their community a better place to live, work, and play.

• About Front Porch
• Front Porch Communities
• The Revitalization Council
• Neighborhood Action Plan
• Funding Initiatives

Special Projects

• Youth Empowerment, Leadership and Development Academy (YELDA)

Community Resources

• Publications
  • Perception Survey Results & Analysis, February 2007 (pdf)
  • Front Porch in Review - Keeping the Promise, 1999 - 2006 (pdf)
  • Comprehensive Planning in Florida: A Guidebook for Front Porch Florida Communities (pdf)
• Downloads (Forms, Policies and Procedures, Presentations)

Program Contacts

Department of Community Affairs
Division of Housing and Community Development
Office of Urban Opportunity - Front Porch Florida
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Suite 200
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
Voice: (850) 487-9556
Fax: (850) 487-9544
E-Mail: frontporch@dca.state.fl.us