Wednesday, May 1

Florida Housing Summit

The Florida Housing Summit: Blueprint for Better Outcomes addresses pressing issues in housing today. Join the dynamic discussion.

By Florida Policy Project

Date and time

Wednesday, May 1 · 7:30am - 4:30pm EDT

Location

University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus

140 7th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration & Check In

Breakfast provided by local businesses

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Welcome

Welcome Jeff Brandes, Florida Policy Project Founder & President Emcee: Rebecca Liebson, Tampa Bay Times Presenting Sponsor: Tampa Bay Builders Association Leadership Speak, Lauren Morgan, Execut...

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Demographic Insights for Housing Solutions

Lesley Duetch, Managing Principal, John Burns Research

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

State Solutions, Advocacy & Live Local Updates

Ashon Nesbitt, Chief Executive Officer, Florida Housing Coalition

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Gone Missing, But Not for Long: Reviving Middle Housing

Alex Vondeling, Architect and Senior Associate, Opticos Design

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Solutions for Yes In My Backyard

Nolan Gray, YIMBY Founder & Author

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

Provided by Local Vendors

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Boosting Middle-and Low-income Home Supply: Affordable Light-touch Density

Edward Pinto, American Economic Institute Senior Fellow and Co-director, American Economic Institute Housing Center

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Solutions from ULI Housing Index

Rosemary Hepner, ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Land Use Reform at the State Level: A Survey of the Latest Developments

Charles Gardner, Research Fellow, Mercatus Center, George Mason University

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Provided by Inside the Box - Solutions for Florida: Speaker Discussion

Moderator: Jeff Brandes - Nolan Gray - Lesley Deutch - Ed J. Pinto - Charles Gardner - Alex Vondeling - State and County Officials

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

State and Local Solutions for Housing Opportunities

Moderator: Adrian Moore, Reason Foundation - Honorable George Kruse, Commissioner, Manatee County - Honorable George Lindsay, Commissioner Polk County - Honorable Jack Mariano, Commissioner, Pasco ...

1:40 PM - 2:15 PM

Expedited Approval Residential Building Permits: Know New Florida Legislation

Honorable Blaise Ingoglia, Florida Senate Jeremy Susac, VP, Government Affairs, Lennar Corporation

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Elevating Housing Vouchers

Sam Staley, Ph.D. Director, DeVoe L. Moore Center, Florida State University

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Deep Dive Conversations with Speakers

-Accessory Dwelling Units: Cask Construction & St Pete Successes -YIMBY Solutions: Nolan Gray & Lesley Deutch -Zoning Solutions: Ed J. Pinto & Charles Gardner -Housing Authority Panel: Solutions a...

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Public Private Solutions for Housing Opportunities

Moderator: Tom Almonte, Assistant County Administrator, Pinellas County - Scott Macdonald, Partner, Blue Sky Communities - Mike Sutton, CEO, Habitat for Humanity - Bruce Bussey, Community Developme...

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Building Bridges Tomorrow: The Baker, Buckhorn & Brandes Blueprint for Housing

Former Senator Jeff Brandes, Former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker & Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing & Next Steps

Former Senator Jeff Brandes

About this event

The Florida Housing Summit: Blueprint For Better Outcomes, hosted by the Florida Policy Project (FPP), is a premier event that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the pressing issues and solutions in housing today. The summit aims to address challenges, share innovative solutions, and pave the way for a brighter future for Floridians.

Expert speakers will discuss innovative solutions, including zoning, incentivizing Cities and Counties, RDU/ADU, vouchers, upzoning, and more. Attendees can expect a day of knowledge sharing, innovative policy discussions, and networking opportunities.

The event emcee is Rebecca Liebson, Tampa Bay Times Real Estate Reporter.

Frequently asked questions

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is sponsored by Inside the Box.

Who are the event speakers?

A full schedule will be posted soon and includes thought leaders from across the country.

How do I become an event sponsor?

Many sponsorship opportunities are available to help you attain visibility and connect with our Florida Housing Summit attendees and speakers. Please visit our website at https://floridapolicyproject.com/florida-housing-summit/ to learn more about the levels of opportunities available.

Who do I contact with a specific event question?

Please email Rachel Hillery at floridahousingsummit@gmail.com. You can also visit the event page our website at https://floridapolicyproject.com/event/florida-housing-summit/.

Organized by

Florida Policy Project

The Florida Housing Summit: Blueprint for Better Outcomes, hosted by the Florida Policy Project (FPP), is a premier event that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the pressing issues and solutions in housing today. The summit aims to address challenges, share innovative solutions, and pave the way for a brighter future for Floridians.

Expert speakers will discuss innovative solutions, including zoning, incentivizing Cities and Counties, RDU/ADU, vouchers, up-zoning, and more. Attendees can expect a day of knowledge sharing, innovative policy discussions, and networking opportunities.