Bringing Retail Back to Downtown 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Key West BCD ICSC’S P3 Retail Program creates connections with public officials to bring about positive economic effects for communities. In this session, we will discuss emerging issues, how to attract retail for your downtown areas, and the downtown attributes that make great cities. Millennials are…
Complete Streets Case Studies 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Key West A This session will examine three case studies of complete streets projects in Tampa’s Urban Core that were designed to improve multimodal mobility and increase private investment in redevelopment. Each case study demonstrates a unique approach to implementing complete street projects to address a…
Creative Village and UCF Downtown Campus 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Key Largo BC In the heart of the CRA, the City of Orlando has initiated the redevelopment of 68-acres of city-owned property into a mixed-use neighborhood featuring 21st century education and businesses, parks and open spaces, a variety of residential uses, and supportive retail.…
The Millennial Generation: The Demographic Opportunity of the Century 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Key West A Everything that’s important to the pursuit of long term economic success within a City or community depends on understanding how “millennials” live, work, play, and spend their money. By sheer demographic size, over the next 10 years they will…
What’s Your SCIX (Social Cities Index)? 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Key Largo BC There are six easy steps for creating change and establishing a solid, measurable partnership with communities online and offline. Technology distracts us from the world around us, which drives actual behavior and we can be more engaged! Hear real life examples…
CRA Extensions and Expansions 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Key West BCD Many CRAs in Florida will be nearing the end of their terms in the next ten years. Several have already “renewed” their agreements with the city or county. In addition, changing economic conditions can spur the expansion of an area. We will be sharing…
Tales from the Trenches 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Key West A We will discuss redevelopment infill case studies from two Florida community redevelopment agencies of different sizes and at different stages of their redevelopment processes. These case studies will examine the collaborative nature of redevelopment projects involving developing a Vision, working with Florida Community…
Leadership in Diversity 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Key Largo BC Join us for an always lively discussion on how to bring divergent groups together to support a local redevelopment project, plan or program. We will begin the session by asking Sheriff Demings questions about what he thinks on some key diversity and redevelopment questions. …
What the Heck Happened to My Neighborhood? (Small Scale) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Key Largo BC Our panel of people who have “done it and been there” will discuss the reasons for a small urban neighborhood’s decline, and what strategies are effective to turn it around. This includes infill housing, foreclosure of dilapidated structures,…
Under the Boardwalk: Creating Public Space on the Florida Coast 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Key West A Hear the details about how the Hollywood boardwalk transformed and now connects the community of Hollywood Beach. Included will be the public policy development process, how to accomplish creative design solutions, the use of innovative materials, results oriented stewardship, and…