Redeveloping with Vacant Land 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Key West A Explore with us how to determine what to do with key government owned vacant land. A case study of the “West Lots” in the City of Miami Beach will be used to illustrate the need and appropriateness of public input and “buy-in”, how…
Working with CDFIs 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Key Largo BC What are Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and why should redevelopment officials seek them out? This session will provide an overview of CDFIs and participants will hear from statewide CDFI and opportunities for economic and community development partnership for redevelopment areas. CM 1.0 Moderator: …
Welcome Plenary Session and Keynote 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Florida 5-7 Presiding: Diane Colonna, AICP, Executive Director, Margate CRA and President, Florida Redevelopment Association Keynote Speaker: VALERIA PIAGGIO, VP, Head of Polycultural Insights, KANTAR Futures Ms. Piaggio is a dynamic and revealing speaker who will help us understand and navigate the demographic shifts happening…
Mobile Tour – Welcome to Maynard Evans High School 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Separate registration of $40 per person and pre-registration is required. The bus will begin loading at 7:45 a.m. We will be touring “Evans High School – A Community School” and learning about their unique partnership programs. The school is the focal…
Mobile Tour – Downtown Orlando Arts Tour 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Separate registration of $40 per person and pre-registration is required. The bus will begin loading at 7:45 a.m. The CRA and City of Orlando have long committed to promoting arts and culture within the Downtown core, including investments in theater, galleries, and public…
CRA Board Training 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Key Largo A Separate registration of $25 per person is required and pre-registration is recommended. This is a general educational session designed for CRA staff, elected and appointed officials, volunteers and advisory board members. It provides a succinct overview of “what you need to know that you…