Viewing Yesterday's Vision through Today's Crystal Ball"

March 26, 2009Public/Private Mixed-Use Urban Redevelopment: “Viewing yesterday’s visions in today’s Crystal Ball”In light of the economic recession many local municipalities are on hold pending the private sectors interest and ability to implement the visions that communities have adopted. Municipalities are holding on to dreams of the past and challenged with patiently waiting for the rebound or proactively making moves today to secure the potential for a brighter future in our older communities and downtowns.

Those who attended this standing room only program on March 26, 2009 received update on local opportunities that are positioned for redevelopment. Are these “white elephants” or true opportunities for the private sector to investigate further? What will 2009 bring for these communities and what is the new model for a private/public partnership in the future?
In a panel format, ULI of SW Florida convened a group of stakeholders to address the challenges and issues associated with the bringing life to visions of the past in the current economic climate. Panelists shall include an elected officials, representatives from community redevelopment agencies, and the development community:

Kim Briesemeister (City of West Palm) (Keynote Speaker/ Moderator): City Place
David Jackson: Collier County Gateway / Bayshore Triangle
Russ Adams: 4-Corners & 41-10
Debrah Forester: Murdock Village
Gary Price: Naples City Council member and CRA Director
Don Paight: Fort Myers Waterfront
Acquest Realty Advisors, Inc: Public/Private Projects: Developer Perspective.