The Federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for Florida’s CRAs 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Bayshore 1 Learn about the Community Reinvestment Act and how city and county Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) can partner with banks to meet community development needs. Examples of economic development, small business support, affordable housing as well as revitalization and stabilization…
Storm Redevelopment 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Palma Ceia 3-4 Florida is currently rebuilding actively from storms with the names of Matthew, Irma, and Michael. Another season is producing active storms. To quote many people who go through these storms, “nothing can prepare you.” However, to at least pass on the experiences and resources that…
Water Street Case Study 9:15a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Palma Ceia 1-2 This session shares the amazing story of how one of the most unique, world-class large-scale redevelopment projects landed in the center of urban Tampa. You will see this development on the afternoon CRA tour later this afternoon. The 50-acre district attracted national attention and…
Joint Planning Between CRAs and Cities 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Palma Ceia 3-4 Joint Planning Agreements have been done between cities and counties but how do they work between a CRA and the municipality? This is a discussion that shows the pros and cons of having a Joint Planning Agreement between the CRA and…
Filling Vacant Storefronts 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Palma Ceia 1-2 We all have them, and they are, we are sad to say, very visible. We all strive to explain the why, the how and the when to our citizens and others about vacancies in the redevelopment areas. How can you as one individual connect…
The CRA Role in Resiliency 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Palma Ceia 3-4 Community Redevelopment Agencies can help with resiliency issues, which are a hot topic in Florida’s urban areas. Both arenas include issues that are long term in scope, broad in application and involve many “moving parts.” How can this dramatic urban planning challenge…
Florida Redevelopment Association Unplugged 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Palma Ceia 1-2 Have you wanted to become more involved in the association or wondered about certain aspects or programs? Are you getting the full benefit of membership? We will overview the FRA Academy and why you want to obtain a designation as an FRA-RA or…
Keynote: Making It Happen in Your Community 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Bayshore 1 Sponsored by PNC Bank Matthew Petty, Faculty Member Incremental Development Alliance Presiding: Gail Hamilton, President, Florida Redevelopment Association and CRA Director, City of Zephyrhills CM I 1.0 Matthew Petty is a city planner and real estate developer who has also been elected…
Engaging the Underserved Community 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Bayshore 1 Working in traditionally underserved communities is often articulated as a priority for local governments. However, projects can bring real-life benefits only when you directly reach out to the community. Our panel will discuss how to effectively engage the underserved community to get direction and…
Plenary Session 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bayshore 1 Presiding: Gail Hamilton, President, Florida Redevelopment Association and CRA Director, City of Zephyrhills Welcome: The Honorable Jane Castor, Mayor, City of Tampa Keynote: Cultural Inclusion: Disrupting Bias in Redevelopment, Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP, CPAE President and CEO, Ubuntu Global CM I 1.0 Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is…