2302 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062 | 954.695.0754
About
Our Mission
To identify and leverage each city’s unique assets and opportunities to drive economic growth and activity. We ensure that our goals go beyond mere plans or strategies and are effectively implemented, resulting in a clear and measurable increase in the city’s tax base. Our ultimate aim is to enhance the quality of life for all residents by fostering vibrant, inclusive communities.
We will achieve this with our team of passionate visionaries who inspire communities to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to creating environments where everyone can thrive and prosper, improving lives and building a brighter future for all.
RMA Principals:
Chris Brown & Kim Briesemeister
Our Story
In 2009, with over 50 years of combined experience in redevelopment, Kim and Chris noticed a common issue: cities often struggle to kickstart redevelopment projects. Plans frequently remain unused – they sit on a shelf - or fail to deliver the promised results. Recognizing that successful redevelopment requires identifying what hinders a city’s growth, they founded Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA). Based in Florida, RMA is a full-service consulting and management firm specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties, and special districts nationwide.
Our logo reflects this mission: inspired by the city of Florence, Italy, it symbolizes the intricate balance of old and new, people and places, essential for any city to thrive. Just as Florence combines its assets into a harmonious whole, our logo represents our multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive redevelopment strategies. RMA unites a team of passionate experts dedicated to building better communities and achieving your strategic vision.
Our Approach
We don’t just draft plans; we implement them. Our approach includes in-depth analysis and actionable strategies, essential for transforming downtowns, neighborhoods, or tired corridors into vibrant areas that attract businesses and private investment.
Our careers began in the field, writing and implementing redevelopment plans, and navigating the challenges of creating change. We understand the struggles municipalities face and know what works and what doesn’t.
Our clients feel our passion because the RMA team is fully invested in your vision, from concept to completion. Your success is our success. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping a business open its doors or seeing a city leader enhance the quality of life for their citizens.
Some of our Clients
Testimonials
Here’s what some of our Clients are saying:
RMA is the Gold standard for redevelopment. I've known them for more than 15 years but only recently got to work with them. They did not disappoint. Their ability to explain complex project mapping into palatable, relatable pieces to staff and our board is a real skill set.
– Antranette Forbes, Former Economic Development Director for the City of St. Cloud.
When considering a public-private partnership opportunity, RMA is our go-to partner. Their approach ensures that the final deal is exceptionally aligned with our vision! They have successfully negotiated over fourteen P3 Developments resulting in billions of dollars of investment in their client cities and we're proud to say that 4 of those P3s have been with us in Pompano Beach - and we are realizing some of those billions for our city.
– Suzette Sibble, Assistant City Manager, City of Pompano Beach
We were so pleased with the outcome of this award winning project. When we began, we knew RMA could deliver a great strategic plan, but as the work began and RMA uncovered the possibilities, we were amazed at their acumen in the real estate world, too. They were able to engage the overseas property owners as well as land Amazon. That was a win-win for everyone.
– Jerry Mayes, former Economic Development Director, City of Deltona
This project has been a long time coming. I returned to the very community that raised me-not just to restore it, but to help it rise. Now, watching it come alive with purpose and pride has been deeply rewarding.
– Genia Baker, the CRA's Sunset Lounge and Historic Northwest Project Manager
RMA staffs a portion of our office, and their expertise in the world of redevelopment has been nothing short of transformative. They've been a true game changer for the West Palm Beach CRA, helping us become one of the leading innovators in redevelopment across the state. We can always count on them to deliver.
– Christopher Roog, Executive Director, West Palm Beach CRA
I can say without any hesitation that hiring RMA to help us implement our redevelopment program is without a doubt one of the best decisions that we have made as an agency. I would highly recommend them to any CRA or Municipality that requires expert help in moving their initiatives forward.
– Jeremy Earle, ASLA AICP, Former Executive Director of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
The best thing the Pompano Beach CRA did was to hire RMA to be our Executive Directors and managers, and they have made milestones of progress in such a very short period of time.
- Mayor Lamar Fisher in an address on October 7, 2010 to the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce
Pompano Beach Boulevard has surpassed the WOW! factor….Leave it to RMA to get things in motion!! The work you all do makes one prouder to live in Pompano Beach.
- Mark McDonnell, AICP Assistant Director, Planning and Zoning Dept., City of Delray Beach
…RMA provided us with a well-put-together plan that was data-backed, and market-based. The results came almost immediately…just 2-3 years later the Milken Institute named the North Port metro area as the #1 Best Performing City of Florida. Thank you, Kevin, Sharon, and the RMA Team.
- Ruth A. Buchanan, MBA, CEcD
Kim’s ability to help the Fort Lauderdale CRA create a vision for redevelopment and then to gather the private partners to execute on that vision was amazing!
- Alan Hooper, Hooper Construction. Ft. Lauderdale
Awards
RMA is proud to have been recognized with numerous awards in multiple fields.
FFEA Award
ICSC Maxi Award
FRA Award
Work With Us
Contact us today to see how our highly specialized team of redevelopment experts can make your vision a reality.
Join the RMA Team
RMA is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. See our current job opportunities on the link below.