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About Us

What is DRANA?

The Downtown River Arts Neighborhood Association (DRANA) is an organization with a mission to represent, prioritize and facilitate the needs of Tampa's downtown residents and businesses.

Our Accomplishments

  • Improved safety and visual hazards by holding the city accountable for the removal of over 200 road signs left behind far after their intended use
  • Sought and secured $1.3 million from the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency to revitalize Herman Massey Park
  • Accomplished the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Franklin Street and Royal Street
  • Sought and secured $100,000.000 per year from the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency for Community Policing Downtown
  • Established deliberate partnerships with neighboring associations: Tampa Downtown Partnership, Channel District Community Alliance, Tampa Heights Civic Association, VM Ybor and Palmetto Beach Community Association
  • Partnered with the Mobility Department to have the crosswalk for the seniors in the 400 Vista building repainted.
  • Prevented pedestrian and vehicle catastrophe by holding the city accountable to install stop signs at Tampa and Harrison Street
  • Improved the Franklin Street visual aesthetic by holding the Parks Department accountable for cleanup and maintenance of mulch, weeds, landscape lighting, etc.
  • Removed dozens of pounds of debris from Franklin Street planter beds, re-mulched plant beds and partnered with the Parks Department for planting of new trees and shrubs

Get Involved

Interested in helping us accomplishment our mission? Join as a member of DRANA today. We also welcome you to explore joining a Focus Group.

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Board of Directors

The DRANA Board of Directors are Tampa Bay residents and business owners, committed to volunteering their time to serve our community.

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Downtown River Arts Neighborhood Association

1205 N Franklin St, Suite 110, Tampa, FL 33602

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