Public Sector Workshop: Housing Options for Communities: Finding Ways to Rise Above Challenges
Thu Apr 04
9:00 AM — 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
JW Marriott Water Street Tampa, Tampa Bay Salons 3 - 4
In collaboration with the Terwilliger Center for Housing, ULI Florida is hosting a public-sector workshop where attendees can learn about tools to tackle housing affordability in their communities. This workshop is geared towards public sector professionals, non-profit leaders, and elected officials, but is open to all attendees. Registration required.
Featuring:
- Tools for Housing Affordability: progress and projects from across the state
- Networking breakouts with experts and peers from around the state
- Strategies for effective community engagement to combat NIMBYism
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Planning & Development Services Director City of St. Petersburg
Elizabeth Abernethy has served the City of St. Petersburg since September 2014, currently as the Director of Planning and Development Services directing building, zoning, and planning activities. Elizabeth holds a Master of Arts in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Florida and has been a certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners since 2004. Elizabeth’s efforts include leading the award winning StPete2050…
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Partner Bilzin Sumberg
Anthony De Yurre is a Partner in Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relations Group. His practice focuses on the representation of real estate developers and investors in complex land use and zoning matters with a focus on transit oriented development, large scale mixed-use development, and public private partnerships. Co-Chair of the University of Miami’s Real Property Development LL.M Advisory Board, Anthony is also an…
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Managing Director-Southeast Lotus Company
Chuck has been involved in Real Estate and entrepreneurial endeavors from a very young age. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate at the University of Central Florida, and prior to graduation, was recruited by the Centex Corporation, where he was instrumental in the development of various master planned communities in the Orlando area. In that role, Chuck gained knowledge and proficiency…
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Interim Director City of Miami (Planning Department)
David Snow is the current Interim Planning Director for the City of Miami Planning Department and has been with the City for over 17 yrs. He is part of the Planning Department’s Executive team that manages of over 50 staff members that are responsible for coordinating Land Development, Comprehensive Planning, Urban Design, Historic Preservation, Art In Public Places and Hearing Boards efforts within the City…
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Director of Land Use and Development Smart Growth America
Toccarra Nicole Thomas, AICP, CQIA, MBA, MAURP is the Director of Land Use and Development for Smart Growth America (SGA), a national nonprofit that envisions a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient. At SGA Toccarra Nicole advocates for zoning reform and housing attainability by leading thought leadership,…
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Manager, Terwilliger Center for Housing Urban Land Institute
Fabiola Yurcisin (she/her) is an urban planner, placemaker, and visual artist whose work focuses on advancing systemic change at the intersection of art, community, and the built environment. She has led numerous initiatives aimed at amplifying the voices of immigrant communities and promoting inclusivity in the creative economy of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Using art as a tool for advocacy, she has exhibited…