Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing & Special Events (Activating Spaces) 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Gardenia AB Many CRAs sponsor or produce events, programs and campaigns to activate public spaces and reinvent blighted commercial districts. This session will highlight creative strategies to ensure statutory compliance while produc- ing engaging community events or campaigns designed to…
No Brainer Social Media for Your CRA Community 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Everglades BC Learn how to engage small businesses and residents within your redevelopment area through social media. We will be using one example in Boynton Beach, in partnership with their local workforce o ce, and another statewide ex- ample of what was…
Making the Right Decisions through Land Use Economics 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camellia AB We will focus on the nuts and bolts of an e ective tool for making smart redevelopment decisions using land value and economic analysis/projections. We will also discuss a case study in Gainesville, Florida, where an analysis put the theo-…
Getting Your Redevelopment Project Funded in the Underserved Community 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Camellia AB The goal of this forum is to provide examples of why it’s important to be engaged in the local government budgeting process. How to plug into the process, as a stakeholder, and how to get your projects funded will…
Taking it to the (Complete) Streets 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 a.m. Gardenia AB The session will describe how a four-lane undivided road- way was successfully transformed into a “complete street.” This case study will overview the public process as well as the government side. Our partners will share the pitfalls and opportunities for creative coordination…
The Federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for Florida’s Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Everglades BC Learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how city and county CRAs can partner with banks to meet community development needs. Examples of economic development, small business support, a ordable housing as well as revitalization…
Welcome Plenary Session and Keynote Presentation 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker:Gypsy C. Gallardo, M.P.P., CEO, Urban Market Analytics, A division of The Power Broker Media Group Gypsy Gallardo is CEO of Urban Market Analytics, a Florida-based firm that specializes in designing, funding, and evaluating place-based solutions. Focus is on those that…
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Boot Camp (separate registration fee) 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.; Island Bring the combat boots – we will cover what you need to know about your Florida CRA before you take another step soldier! We will share facts, dispel fantasy, and make sense of CRAs for you. Bring your questions and…
The City of Panama City Beach is currently accepting applications for one Full-Time CRA Manager. Please review the full job description included in the application packet for qualification requirements. Specific requirements include: Must possess a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Planning, Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field,…
Mobile Tour – Fort Myers CRA 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Lobby Entrance Separate registration of $49 per person and pre-registration is required. The bus will begin loading at 7:45 a.m. and will depart at 8:00 a.m. sharp. Take a walk back in time through the beautiful, historic Fort Myers River District. As you wander…