Redevelopment Tales from the Trenches – Thursday, October 19, 2017

Redevelopment Tales from the Trenches 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coquina H Redevelopment professionals will present two case studies regarding real world examples of CRA projects. We will showcase the lessons learned and transferable information that may be used by other redevelopment practitioners. CM 1.0   Moderator: John M Jones, AICP, FRA-RP, Project Manager, S&ME…

Brownfields Redevelopment as a Catalyst – Thursday, October 19, 2017

Brownfields Redevelopment as a Catalyst 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coquina G This session provides real world examples and advice on using federal, state and local brownfields resources to couple with CRA projects. These support a broad range of projects including mixed-use redevelopment, open/green space and economic development projects. CM 1.0   Moderator: Miles Ballogg,…

Hospitals, Healthcare and Redevelopment – Thursday, October 19, 2017

Hospitals, Healthcare and Redevelopment 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coquina F While some healthcare services are being decentralized, hospitals remain visible and important centers of economic development. Members will learn about the forces leading to larger footprints, vacated facilities and strategies for incorporating these in local plans. CM 1.0   Moderator: Owen Beitsch, PhD, Senior…

2018 Legislative Outlook for CRAs – Wednesday, October 18, 2017

2018 Legislative Outlook for CRAs 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Coquina F Presiding: Michael Parker, FRA President, Director, Community Housing and Human Services, City of Tallahassee The politics of community redevelopment agencies have kept us very busy over the past year. Notwithstanding proof that they are immensely successful, the debates continue in the legislature. Is…