Redevelopment: Growing Communities and Building Opportunities

October 16-18, 2019 |Hilton Tampa Downtown

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The Florida Redevelopment Association 2019 Annual Conference provides real-world solutions to the ever-changing landscape of challenges faced by agencies, organizations and businesses committed to successful redevelopment initiatives across Florida. Redevelopment professionals, elected officials and business community leaders will find insight and inspiration through nationally recognized speakers, engaging workshops and mobile tours to fuel their passion for transforming their community.

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WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 16, 2019

THURSDAY
OCTOBER 17, 2019

FRIDAY
OCTOBER 18, 2019

Featured Speakers

LENORA BILLINGS-HARRIS, CSP

President & CEO, UbuntuGlobal, Certified Speaking Professional

Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a CPAE (Council of Peers Award of Excellence) Hall of Fame speaker and an internationally recognized authority in the areas of inclusion, diversity and bias. She has been included as one of the 100 Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and Inclusion by The Society of Human Resource Management and was named by Diversity Woman Magazine as one of the twenty top influential diversity leaders in the US.

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MATTHEW PETTY

City Planner and Real Estate Developer

Matthew is a city planner and real estate developer who has also been elected three times to the Fayetteville City Council. Matthew has a deep understanding of American zoning and development codes and infrastructure planning processes. He has facilitated numerous public hearings and stakeholder engagement efforts, and his first mixed-use project as an owner-developer is under construction.

 

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CHARLES L. MAROHN, JR., PE, AICP

Founder and President of Strong Towns

Marohn is the lead author of Thoughts on Building Strong Towns — Volume 1, Volume 2 and Volume 3 — as well as the author of A World Class Transportation System. He hosts the Strong Towns Podcast and is a primary writer for Strong Towns’ web content. He has presented Strong Towns concepts in hundreds of cities and towns across North America and in 2017 was named one of the 10 Most Influential Urbanists of all time by Planetizen.

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What attendees are saying about the 2018 Conference!

“Thank you for a wonderful conference and training. It was good to the last, Friday’s keynote was absolutely terrific.”
Debra Rose
Library and Cultural Affairs Administrator, CRA Coordinator City of Pinellas Park

“The conference was great! Your team outdid themselves again.”
Brenda Thrower
Ybor City Development Corporation 

“Thanks for presenting the CRA board training last week. Even having been on the CRA board in St Augustine for a few years now, I found it very helpful. So much to learn, and interesting to hear the experiences of others, too.”
Nick Noloboff

“Congratulations on an outstanding annual conference! The keynoters were fantastic, and the sessions gave me some ideas that I want to share in the future.”
Tony Otte
CRA/Economic Development Director City of New Smyrna Beach

“The conference was fantastic! I am so happy we had the opportunity to present. I’m looking forward to next year!”
Taryn Sabia
Research Associate Professor USF

Florida Redevelopment Association

5 days ago

Florida Redevelopment Association
This month we would like to spotlight board member, Kyle Dudgeon of the City of Winter Park - Government's CRA. Kyle has served on FRA’s Board of Directors since 2017. He is the Assistant Division Director for the City of Winter Park CRA and has worked in economic redevelopment for over 10 years. Thank you for being part of the FRA team, Kyle! #RedevelopmentWorks #FLredevel #BoardMemberSpotlight ...

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Florida Redevelopment Association

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Florida Redevelopment Association
Did you know one of the benefits of becoming an FRA member is access to the MyFRA Forum? The MyFRA Forum is a place where members can communicate, ask questions and find solutions. It is a great resource to build your network and connect with other #redevelopment professionals throughout the state.Find out more at my.redevelopment.net/questions/. #RedevelopmentWorks #FLredevel ...

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FL Redevelopment Association Retweeted · Miami's SEOPW CRA @cityofmiamicra

The SEOPW CRA announced its latest workforce affordable housing opportunity for working professionals looking to live in Historic Overtown.

The new mixed-income Soleste Grand Central Apartments located at 218 NW 8th Street. Here's a tour: https://t.co/8pmKRpWBrq
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FL Redevelopment Association Retweeted · Riviera Beach CRA @RivieraBeachCRA

Neighborhood Watch is an organized group of residents devoted to improving safety and reducing crime in their community by working together to patrol the streets and report suspicious incidents/activity to local law enforcement. https://t.co/QTnhyKxESc https://t.co/oUxEMuQeGt
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FL Redevelopment Association @FLRedevel

FINAL CALL! Today is the last day to enter to win a 2021 FRA Award. Get the statewide recognition you deserve for your #redevelopment efforts. The deadline is today at 5 p.m.

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/NjcV1jxmDL
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FL Redevelopment Association @FLRedevel

This month we would like to spotlight board member, @KyleDudgeon of @WinterParkFla CRA. Kyle has served on FRA’s Board of Directors since 2017. He is the Assistant Division Director for the City of Winter Park CRA. Thank you for being part of the team, Kyle! #BoardMemberSpotlight https://t.co/2XQGNkMOeB
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FL Redevelopment Association @FLRedevel

Did you know one of the benefits of becoming an FRA member is access to the MyFRA Forum? The MyFRA Forum is a place where members can communicate, ask questions, find answers and connect with professionals.

Learn more at https://t.co/NPalOxRVqn. https://t.co/SYZVh1VjbB
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