Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Thursday, September 6, 2012
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The video clips below are snapshots of the various perspectives about how the recent elimination of redevelopment in California might affect efforts to attract private capital and finance projects that in particular have benefited economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and where alternative financing solutions may be found.
As a local tool designed to respond to local needs, redevelopment was considered one of the most effective resources of local governments to address the conditions that inhibit private investment. Successful redevelopment projects played a catalytic role in the economic growth of local economies, the revitalization of blighted areas and the development of affordable housing. This meeting on redevelopment brought together the broad constellation of partners who were involved in redevelopment, particularly bankers, local government and community development organization representatives, with the goal of generating new partnerships and ideas that may result in investments for continued economic development and revitalization.
Contact Lena Robinson, Regional Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at 415-974-2717 with any questions regarding this event.
Conference Agenda
| 8:15 am | Registration and breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Welcome and opening remarks |
| Lena Robinson, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco | |
| 9:10 am | Legislative Update |
| Lynn Hutchins, Goldfarb and Lipmann Handout: Development Beyond Redevelopment |
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| 9:40 am | Local Redevelopment Update |
| The director of the successor agency describes her vision for the future of economic development in their communities and current needs for finishing projects in an interim stage of development. | |
Tiffany Bohee, Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency |
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| 10:15 am | Where We Are Now and How Are Impacted Entities Regrouping |
| Because of its wide ranging usage, redevelopment touched many different entities and organizations beyond just the agencies. Panelists from a range of organizations and representing different entities will discuss how their work intersected with redevelopment and what they are most concerned about as a result of its elimination. The goal of this panel is to identify opportunities for immediate and long-term solutions. | |
Joshua Simon, Northern California Community Loan Fund (moderator) |
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| 11:45 pm | Closing thoughts and recommendations for next steps |
| 12:00 pm | Adjourn |