Land Use Basics 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Palma Ceia 3-4 This session is to be an interactive review about the different aspects of redevelopment planning that involve land use, zoning, regulations, planning processes, assembly, property disposition and buying property. This session will outline all you need to know before you start a project or…
Tampa Takes on Transportation 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Palma Ceia 1-2 Transportation is the word on everyone’s mind in Hillsborough County these days. Our panelists will explain why, covering what the latest is on initiatives, legal issues, innovations and technology in the local transit arena. We have assembled the people who have incredible experience…
Keynote Presentation: Thoughts on Building Strong Towns 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Bayshore 1 Charles L. Marohn Jr., PE, AICP, Founder and President Strong Towns Presiding: Gail Hamilton, President, Florida Redevelopment Association and CRA Director, City of Zephyrhills CM I 1.0 Charles L. Marohn Jr. Charles is the Founder and President of Strong Towns. Marohn is…
Serves as principal enforcing officer of the building code as mandated under Florida Statues. Enforces regulations and laws fo the State and Federal Government relative to coast lines, seawalls, flood plains and natural resources. Responsible for building plan review, permitting and inspection activities associated with the administration of the adopted Building and Housing Code. Ensure……
Meeting Your CRA’s Plan Through Bank Partnerships 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Palma Ceia 3-4 Financial Institutions provide lending, services and investments for local infrastructure, affordable housing and economic development. How can a Florida-based CRA plug into these programs? We will discuss how to effectively choose and partner with a financial institution. We invite YOU…
Brownfield Development: Guidance from the Pros 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Palma Ceia 1-2 This interactive discussion will consider the challenges of redevelop- ing brownfield sites, legal aspects and examples of success. How do you create a vibrant catalyst site for your community, and how can we assess whether an existing site qualifies for funding?…
Filling the Gaps in Redevelopment Resources 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Bayshore 1 The goal of this interactive session is to collaboratively identify gaps in your city and/or CRA policies that have an adverse impact on underserved populations in your community. What about hiring and employment, housing, access to investment capital, zoning, code en- forcement,…
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…