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…
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: TOURISM DIRECTOR Under the administrative direction of the Town Manager or designee, performs highly complex and specialized executive work, coordinates, implements and manages a variety of special projects and programs within the Tourism department; requiring considerable interaction with outside agencies, community businesses and organizations, administrative officials, and the general public. Plans and oversees……
PANAMA CITY BEACH – The City Council has approved extending the lifetime of the Front Beach Road Community Redevelopment Area from 2031 for at least another ten years and possibly to the year 2049. The council’s move on Thursday, by a 3-2 vote, rebuffed a last-minute request from Bay County Commission Chairman Philip “Griff” Griffits……
We are proud to announce that the CRA’s beautification project, “Art Infusion,” consisting of striking wall murals by local artists throughout the District, has been recognized with a Cultural Enhancement Citation in the 2019 Florida Redevelopment Association Awards. We are incredibly grateful for this honor, and appreciate everyone whose dedication and hard work made it……