Information

Fall River Redevelopment Authority

Meetings

Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Hearing Room, 1st Floor, Government Center, One Government Center, Fall River, MA 02722.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Agenda’s | Minutes

Members

Kara O’Connell – Chairman
Loriann Taylor Branco
Michelle Dionne
Joseph Oliveira
Robert Smith

What We Do

The Fall River Redevelopment Authority is an independent public authority established pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Ch.121B.  While it is not a city department, its mission includes development and implementation of urban redevelopment and renewal programs and policies to support the city’s economic development and enhance the quality of life for its residents.  On-going projects include:

  • Development of a Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan
  • Development of a Downtown Urban Renewal Plan
  • Developing and marketing properties for Industrial, commercial and research use such as Commerce Park and the Southcoast Life Science and Technology Park
  • Improvements to public open spaces such as the Old Second Street Pedestrian Walkway
  • Site work, including environmental cleanup, to prepare the City Pier for redevelopment
  • Identify and pursuing economic development and job creation opportunities for the city
  • Management of downtown garage and surface parking facilities

For more information, contactJohn Coughlin, FRFA Attorney at  508.677.2800, or our staff at Fall River Office of Economic Development, 139 S. Main Street, Suite 400, Fall River, MA 02721, 508.324.2620.

Contact Information

One Government Center, Room 535
Fall River, MA 02722
508.324.2561

redevelopmeneauthority@fallriverma.org