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

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Florida Redevelopment Association
Today is the last day of the 2021 Legislative Session here in Florida. It has been a crucial sixty days for the #redevelopment industry and we want to thank the FRA Legislative Affairs Committee and everyone who showed their support and advocated. Read important updates on MyFRA's dedicated legislative page: my.redevelopment.net/legislative-positions/ #RedevelopmentWorks #FLredevel ...

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Florida Redevelopment Association

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Florida Redevelopment Association
Today FRA is highlighting the Pompano Beach CRA for winning the 2020 Transportation and Transit Enhancements Award.Their project, Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Enhancement, incorporated nautically themed infrastructure and customized elements to the bridge, such as grand bridge entrances, repurposed pedestrian walkways and tender house façade improvements. The focus was to create a sense of community and add art elements to the transportation in Pompano Beach. The Pompano Beach CRA developed this bridge to serve as a landmark and a sense of place and destination whether traveling by land or water.Congratulations, Pompano Beach CRA! To learn more about this award and other award-winning projects, visit the link below.redevelopment.net/2020-fra-awards/ #FRAAwards2020 ...

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FL Redevelopment Association Retweeted · City of Fort Lauderdale @FTLCityNews

Here's an update from the #CityofFortLauderdale on the current Force Main project. #historic #FTL #PublicWorks
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FL Redevelopment Association @FLRedevel

The 2021 Legislative Session has concluded. We want to thank the FRA Legislative Affairs Committee and everyone who showed their support. Find more information here: https://t.co/1gR1BaF2KJ #RedevelopmentWorks
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FL Redevelopment Association @FLRedevel

Today FRA is highlighting the @PompanoCRA for winning the 2020 Transportation and Transit Enhancements Award. Their project, Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Enhancement, added customized elements and kept a nautical theme. Learn more here: https://t.co/HSRI9negBL #FRAAwards2020 https://t.co/9f3WRtbR42
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FL Redevelopment Association @FLRedevel

Check out FRA’s Redevelopment Works podcast! It is available for streaming on all major podcast platforms and embedded on MyFRA. It's a great way to connect with the latest #redevelopment topics, news and more! For details click here: https://t.co/wdgaCkKjnk #RedevelopmentWorks
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FL Redevelopment Association Retweeted · City of Clearwater, FL @MyClearwater

Today, the city celebrated the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Crest Lake Park! It was a #brightandbeautiful morning to celebrate one of the city's signature #parks. Stop by 201 Glenwood Ave to experience it for yourself. 🙂🌳🌱 https://t.co/UKDslzHOPl
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