Keynote Presentation 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Joseph Parilla, Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program Joseph conducts research on the trends and policies that shape economic performance in cities and regions in the United States and across the world. As the lead scholar on the program’s Global Cities Initiative, he has conducted numerous studies of…
CRA Finance for Practitioners 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Everglades BC There is a separate language for CRA nance from other types of funds. Not only are the funds set aside for projects in the redevelopment plan, but CRAs must by law do things differently. How does a CRA deal with bond issues, nancial controls,…
Awards Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. This year we are jazzing up the ceremony! Music, dancing, and celebrating with our great redevelopment community. Everyone is invited to “dress up” to make great memories and photos. We will be recognizing ALL the great projects submitted for the 2018 Redevelopment Awards this year, and our…
Plenary Session and Keynote Presentation – Expert Reveal: Redevelopment Housing 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.; Everglades BC The topic is housing in redevelopment areas, with a par- ticular focus on a ordable and workforce housing. The four panelists have a variety of experience in housing develop- ment from both the public and private sector. They will share…
Diversity in our Community 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camellia AB The session seeks to build on the national dialogue regard- ing racism, discrimination and bias by understanding how these issues a ect local communities and CRAs from a redevelopment perspective. Primary topics of discussion will include economic development, community policing, food deserts/access to healthy…
Keynote Presentation 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Neda Navab, Associate Director, Urban Systems at Sidewalk Labs As the Associate Director of Urban Systems at Sidewalk Labs, Neda Navab is a member of a unique team. Sidewalk Labs reimagines cities to improve quality of life, by creating a new place to accelerate urban…
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Don’t miss the drawings, as some very cool prizes are furnished by our exhibitors! This will also be your last chance to connect with the business members of the FRA about what they can do for your redevelopment program.
Retail Therapy: It’s Not Only the Numbers that Count! 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Gardenia AB Learn how your city can position itself to o er the unique, authentic sense of place that retailers and developers look for today. Placemaking is all about building dynamic and engaging environments that can inspire and create a sense…
How to Succeed with Public Art in Your Community 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Everglades BC Art can inspire emotions, and CRAs are inspired by (great) minds. The joining of the two can result in the “wow factor” for any area in any community. We will review and discuss three case studies of cities that…
Analyzing Internal Data with OneNote and GIS 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Camellia AB Learn how to create a cross-sectional analysis tool to align your city/county comprehensive plan, development policies and other important documents with your adopted commu- nity redevelopment plan. This is a great tool that keeps a vast amount of relevant information at…