April 26, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
301 Datura St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Presentations
Palm Beach County Planning Congress hosted Module II: emphasizing the “missing middle” & the design aspect of affordable housing through analysis of developments presented by accomplished professionals. This symposium provided a unique platform to share information, learn about the latest innovation, & network with peers.
The program included:
– Update of the Florida “Live Local Act” by Keith Davis, Esq.
– Transportation strategies to address affordable housing
– Implementation of Form-based code
– Hands-on design exercise to redevelop a site with urban designers from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Industry experts included:
· Tim Hernandez, Principal at New Urban Communities
· Keith Davis, Esq. Davis and Associates, P.A.
· Rick Gonzalez, AIA, President & Co-Founder REG Architects, Inc.
· Joan Oliva, Exec. Dir., Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
· Ken Reinhardt, AARP Florida: Livable Communities Volunteer Lead
· Dodi Glas, AICP, Asst. Dir., Development Services, City of West Palm Beach
· Toccarra Nicole Thomas, AICP Executive Director, Form-Based Codes Institute
· Jack Weir, President and Chief Executive Officer, Eastwind Development
