Master Plans
Second Street
Old St. Anastasia
Lincoln Park
Marina Square
Infrastructure Improvements
Indian River Drive Corridor
Avenue D Reconstruction
JC Penney Parking Lot
Delaware Ave & 33 Street rd
Gateway Signs
Wayfinding Highwaymen Museum
A Celebration or Art & Legacy
EXP US Services, the consultant for the 2nd Street Improvements Project, has prepared four design concepts to share with the community. These concepts explore potential improvements to safety, accessibility, and overall corridor functionality.
Followingengagementwithcommunitystakeholders,publicinputcontinuesto shapetheproject’svision.EXPwillhostacommunityworkshoponWednesday, February11,2026,from4:30pmto6:30pmattheRiverwalkCenter,locatedat 600N.IndianRiverDriveandcommunitymembersareencouragedtoattend andsharetheirideas.
The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency will host the Old St. Anastasia Master Plan Workshop on Wednesday,February18,2026,from4:30pmto6:30pm attheRiverWalkCenter,locatedat600N.IndianRiverDrive.Theworkshop willbeheldinadrop-informat,allowingattendeestoparticipateatanytime duringtheevent.
The interactive meeting will feature conceptual designs prepared by Cotleur & Hearing in collaboration with REG Architects, informed by community feedback gathered through a recent survey. Participants will have the opportunity to review the concepts, engage with the project team, and provideinputtohelpshapethefinalmasterplan.
The Lincoln Park Redevelopment Master Plan is underway, encompassing the area from U.S. Highway 1 to 33rd Street and from Avenue B to Avenue Q, in partnershipwiththeTreasureCoastRegionalPlanningCouncil(TCRPC).
TCRPC has completed stakeholder interviews and will participate in Youth CouncilmeetingsinFebruary2026.
The first community workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Lincoln Park Community Center located at 1306 AvenueMinFortPierce.The community workshops will provide residents and stakeholders the opportunity to share input and help shape the future of LincolnPark.
The project consultants recently conducted two days of work sessions with key stakeholders, including Downtown business owners, staff from the City, St. Lucie County Library, and Marina, as well as representatives from the Farmers’ Market and Jazz Fest Society. These discussions focused on the future vision for Marina Square,withparticularemphasisonparkingneedsandoperations.
Inaddition,theconsultantsengagedwithparentsoutsideofthelibrarytogather feedback on park usage and ways to better accommodate families. As a next step, Inspire will present to the Parking Committee at the February 11, 2026 meeting, sharing conceptual parking designs, a refined parking strategy, proposedemergencyandserviceaccessroutes,andenhancedpublicaccessto thewaterfront.
WorkontheIndianRiverDriveCorridorProjectcontinuestoprogress.Piledriving operations are ongoing to prepare for the temporary utility bridge, which is requiredpriortothedemolitionoftheexistingMoore’sCreekBridgeduetoFPUA’s 18-inch forcemain being attached to the current structure. Electrical relocations are underway, storm drainage construction began last week, and water and sewerutilityrelocationworkisinprogress.Inaddition,installationofthesheetpile wallpanelsalongMoore’sCreekhasbegun.
The City of Fort Pierce continues to advance improvements along Avenue D, including resurfacing from 29th Street to U.S. 1 and full reconstruction from U.S.1toIndianRiverDrive.
The City Commission approved a construction contract with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for Avenue D resurfacing (29th Street to U.S. 1) A preconstruction meeting is anticipated to be scheduled within the next few weeks and construction is expectedtobegininthecomingmonths.
Thecontractorcompletedconcreteinfillalongtheedgesoftheparkinglotto finalize and stripe additional parking spaces near the dumpster enclosure. The color for the dumpster enclosure has been selected, and the contractor hasstartedpaintingtheenclosures.
87parkingspacesand6ADAspaces.
FinalconstructionplansareexpectedtobecompletedbytheendofJanuary 2026. Once the plans are finalized and any remaining comments are addressed, the project will be advertised for bid. Construction is anticipated to begin by the end of May 2026, with work scheduled during the summer monthstominimizeanyimpactontheschool.
As the final step of the FPRA’s comprehensive wayfinding gateway entrance signs will be installed at key entry points throughout the city. Each sign has been designed to accommodate illumination, offering an opportunitytofurtherenhancetheirvisibilityandimpactafterdark.
AttheDecembermeeting,theFPRABoardapprovedthesecondamendmentto the Don Bell agreement. This amendment authorizes moving forward with the proposedsolarlightingoptionsandextendstheprojectcompletiondatetoJune 17, 2026. As the project progresses, the CAF Agreements required for the ed to be brought before the Board for
The City of Fort Pierce has requested an extension for the Highwaymen Museum grant, moving the deadline to June 30, 2026. This extension, expected to be approved will not affect the project’s funding or progress. It simply provides additional time to complete all grant-funded work, which is still on track for a projectedcompletiondateofDecember30,2025.
The Highwaymen Museum project continues to move steadily toward its next milestone,withasoftopeningplannedtoalignwiththeHighwaymenFestivalon Saturday, February 21, 2026. The contractor is in the process of closing out permitsforsitework,parkinglotimprovements,thedumpsterenclosure,andthe mainbuilding,alltargetedforcompletionbyJanuary30,2026.
Remaining permits for the generator, fencing, and pavers are expected to be finalizedaheadofthesoftopeningandarenotanticipatedtoimpacttheproject timeline.Upcomingeffortswillfocusonfinalinspections,interiorsetup,andevent coordinationinpreparation
The mural installation will b h 1 e completedinApril.
The FPRA Mural Program is now open and expanding to include additional locations.Theprogramisopentopropertyownersinalldistricts,includingSouth Beach, Downtown, Lincoln Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Peacock Arts District, whoareinterestedinfeaturingamuralontheirbuilding.
TheapplicationdeadlinehasbeenextendedtoFebruary8,2026,givingproperty ownersmoretimetoparticipate.
PropertyOwnerApplicationRequirements:
Completeonlineapplication
Photosoftheproposedwall
Measurementsofthewall
TheFPRABoardapprovedmovingforwardwithalldesignssubmittedforthe YouthBannerArtShowcase.Staffiscurrentlycoordinatingwithparticipants and is awaiting a few remaining signed License Agreements to complete theadministrativeprocess.
Once finalized, the project will move forward with banner production and i t ll ti
TheFortPierceRedevelopmentAgencylaunchedtheYouthBannerArtShowcaseto highlight and celebrate local student creativity. The program received an enthusiasticresponse,with82FortPiercestudents fromkindergartenthroughhigh school submittingoriginalartwork.Studentdesignswillbeshowcasedonbanners displayed throughout the Peacock Arts District. The names of the participating studentsandtheirdesignsarelistedbelow.
MARLEEJONES
TIFFANYHOWER
ARIETTAFAGA RORYBENTON SOFIAMATOS RAYNAPOOLE
ADRENABERMUDEZ
DESTINEYPAUL GRAYSONREYNOLDS KENNEDYLAURIEN
LILIANAHELKENN NATHANSAMPSON MIKAELAMEJIA
YELENAHHERNANDEZ FO’EVAMITCHELL PORCHESGRIFFIN
DARINMARTIN
JAYLABENJAMIN JAYVIONLAMB
SERENITYPOLYCARPE ALYVIACADEJUSTE PRESTONWILLIAMS AHLANIGILES SAHRIJONES MANYADAVIS
KINGWASHINGTON
ELIASSANCHEZ WALLACEWHEELER ARIYANNABROOKS DESTINYWILDER
BEATRICEFOSTER JEREMIAHIRIZARRY OMEGACADEJUSTE ELENAGARCIA MATTHEWBILLY ALONSOTAVAREZCOLON ISABELLAHENRY REBECCACASALS
VICTORSTOCKONIS
XIMENAMACIAS
NUMAZEGRIFFIN
DEMARINTIMOTHEE
RAYNIKAELIE SKYEMILLER
EMMAHURD
EMMALOUIS
WOODROWMARCUS
JULIANMACIAS
JUNIORANDANLY
JEFFBALTODANO
JAZZLYNMARTINEZ ALIYAHSAIA
EMILYFEINBERG
ELIZABETHSAINTLOUIS
SAEDYTOBIS
FENDARLINEDOUCE KATARINAMORALES
HARLOWZAMBUTO
FINNGOULD
IRISLADERS
ALEJANDRACALLES ISRAELMELLS
NEVEAHESTIMA
EMMAPERRY
JANI’YAHMCGEE
CORNELIAHARRIS
SAM’YHIAWADE
KYMANIMILLER
JAZ’LYNNMCGRIFF
KALISSELOTT
TYUNIABRADY
ALEXISNOTTINGHAM
JOSEPHNOACH
JAKEDUBE
BRANTLEECRAWFORD
SKYECRAWFORD
ASHLEYSIMON DAVIDKOBRIN
SHELBYLANG NATASHIASEWEL JACECRUZ
EMMAMAY
AspartoftheFiscalYear2026projectstheFPRABoardapprovedtheaward of the Trash and Recycling Receptacles Bid to Big Belly, LLC for the manufacturing and installation of trash and recycling receptacles throughoutDowntownFortPierce,theRiverWalk,andJettyPark.Theproject includes the installation of approximately 93 new trash and recycling receptaclesinthesehigh-trafficareas.
TheBigBellyreceptaclesofferamodern,high-qualitysolutionthatincludes solar-powered compacting technology to reduce collection frequency and prevent overflow. Select units will be wrapped with custom graphics and include interchangeable inserts that can be used to promote community eventsandinitiatives.
This project supports FPRA’s ongoing beautification and litter management goals by creating a consistent and visually appealing waste system that enhances the public realm while complementing the surrounding e
ExistingtrashreceptaclescurrentlylocatedinDowntownFortPierce,JettyPark&theRiverWalk
The FPRA is continuing to accept applications for the Commercial Façade Sign Program!
This program provides reimbursable grants of up to $5,000 per property to help existing businesses upgrade outdated signage with modern, visually appealing designs. These improvements not only beautify the community but also increase business visibility, helping to attract new customers and strengthenbrandidentity.Eligibleapplicantsmustbebusinesseslocatedwithin theFPRADistrict.
The program is currently open and actively accepting applications, reflecting stronginterestandengagementfromlocalpropertyowners.
The Freebee program continued to be a strong mobility resource for the community in 2025, providing convenient, no-cost transportation throughout the year. Atotalof56,743rideswerecompleted,serving77,365passengers, highlightingcontinueddemandfortheservice.
The majority of riders requested trips through the Freebee mobile app, with 46,159ridesbookedviatheapp, compared to 6,713ridesrequestedthrough dispatch calls, showing a strong preference for app-based access. Usage remained highest among ages 21–34, accounting for 35% of all riders, followed closely by ages 35–50 at 33%. These trends reflect the program’s appeal to working-age adults and reinforce Freebee’s role in supporting daily travel,accesstodestinations,andoverallconnectivitywithinthecommunity.
Passengers Rides
DuringthemonthofDecember2025,therewereatotalof20FPRAdetailsworking fortheDowntownarea.Therewere61callsforserviceduringthedetailtimes.The topactivitiesloggedwerepatrolsandtrafficstops.
The Downtown area is east of US1, between Seaway Drive and Citrus Avenue with extra patrol of the Galleria (Orange / Avenue 2nd Street) and the alleyways between 113 and 121 N 2nd (Kraaz and Kraaz BuildingandFRLSbuilding).
*Note:Two(2)officersoneach shfit.
Fridays
6:30PM – 2:30AM
Saturdays 8:00AM – 2:00PM 3:00PM – 9:00PM 9:00PM – 3:00AM
Sundays 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Duringthistime,onecasereportwascompleted. Larceny
*Note the updates provided in this section are one month behind to allow ample time for data collectionandreporting
DuringthemonthofDecember2025,therewereatotalof12FPRAdetailsworking fortheJettyParkarea.Therewere14callsforserviceduringthedetailtimes.
PATROL AREA
Off-duty officers assigned to patrol Jetty Park and its surrounding areas are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of park visitors, the parking lots, Jetty boardwalk, beach area, and adjacent businesses.
HOURS OF PATROL
Fridays
7:00PM – 1:00AM
Sundays 8:00PM – 12:00AM Saturdays 7:00PM – 2:00AM
Duringthistime,2casereportswerecompleted. Sick/InjuredPerson TrafficStop
Table-CallsforserviceinJettyPark area
*Notetheupdatesprovidedinthissectionareonemonthbehindtoallowampletimefordata collectionandreporting.
DuringthemonthofDecember2025,therewereatotalof17FPRAdetailsworked for the North 25th area from Avenue O to Avenue M. There were 35 calls for serviceduringthedetailtimes.Disturbanceswerethetopreasonsforthecalls.
Table-Callsforservicein25thStreet area PatrolArea
Detail Officers assigned to patrol North 25th Street from Avenue O to Avenue M are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of residents and businessesandprimarilyto address and mitigate the disturbances caused by excessivenoiseinthearea.
HOURS OF PATROL
Wednesdays
11:00PM – 2:00AM
Saturdays 10:00PM – 2:00AM Fridays 9:00PM – 2:00AM Sundays 6:00PM – 11:00PM
ShootingActivity
*Notetheupdatesprovidedinthissectionareonemonthbehindtoallowampletimefordatacollection andreporting. Duringthistime,onecasereportwascompleted.
During December, Officer Washington participated in several school events, including the food truck and bounce house day and the winter music concert, and assisted with a school drill. He also conducted multiple investigations, including a threat assessment, and remained actively engaged with students bymaintainingavisiblepresenceduringschoolactivities.
During December, Officer Goz participated in school events, including Winter Spirit Week, assisted with school drills, and attended attendance meetings. He was involved in multiple investigations, including a school threat, and d th St L i C t Sh iff’ Offi t Mo s t uc fo hel ter
