Tips and Pointers for Successful DOT Redevelopment Projects 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Key Largo BC Sponsored by VHB Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear about the details of the FDOT project process and how to stay engaged throughout – the FDOT way is changing. Kaizen – Change for the Good! We will feature…
Welcome Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Coquina DE Sponsored by Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. Experience what this conference is all about: public and private sectors combining for an exciting dialogue about what is happening all over Florida. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and network with fellow members…
Transportation Roundtables: Experts’ Advice on Your Projects 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Florida 5-7 Top experts from around the state bring years of experience and knowledge to you, about the best ways to solve your transportation challenges. You will have time after their initial summaries to discuss these topics at length in an informal individual…
Techniques to Comply with State Requirements for CRAs 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Key West BCD Is your CRA in compliance with all of the state reporting mandates for CRAs? Are you aware of the statutory requirements effective as of October 2015 for CRAs in their capacity as dependent special districts? If not, or you’re…
Registration Desk Open 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Coquina Pre-Function North
Acquiring Property for Development in a CRA 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Key West BCD This session is designed to give you the answers you need to critical questions: How do we best inform the decision to acquire property? How are project objectives and goals established/communicated/adopted? How do we attract investors and/or partners to the…
Reclaiming the Public Realm 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Key West BCD Walkability is indispensable to the design of healthy communities. Not only does a walkable public realm provide a multitude of social benefits, but environmental and economic benefits can be measured as well. Student presenters will facilitate an interactive discussion with conference attendees…
Forging Partnerships for Large Scale Development Projects 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Key West A The City of Miami Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA will discuss our bond issuance for new construction projects, our residential rehabilitations including tenant relocation, the Miami World Center TIF agreement, the All Aboard Florida Train Platform, and the MDM Convention Center…
CRA and Bank Partnerships 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Key Largo BC This session will explain in detail how the federally mandated Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) can help city or county community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) build partnerships for community and economic development projects with banks. These two different CRAs both seek to use their resources…
Economic Development on a Shoe String Budget 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Key West BCD Eight cities collaborated on developing the brand “Rediscover US 1 – America’s Business Highway”. We did this to attract and foster interest in the historic corridor, for the sake of our economic growth. We instituted a few fun and innovative…