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How You Build It: Creating Cutting-Edge Developments
In difficult economic times, public developments and public-private ventures can be the drivers that help communities stay afloat. In addition to the jobs provided by the development of new projects, they also contribute to the community's attractive built environment, global competitiveness and the attraction and retention of talented workers.
With a growing demand for publicly funded and public-private partnership projects, now is the time for communities both large and small to take proposed developments off the shelf, reexamine stalled projects and bring them into reality. Understanding how to conceive, finance, construct and operate complex – and all the steps in between – can be a challenge.
In the spring of 2010, IEDC will showcase a new technical conference that teaches economic developers, local government staff and elected officials and the development community how to complete projects that contribute to local economic development and community competitiveness.
Covering traditional topics such as convention and conference centers, sporting facilities, and performing arts centers – as well as new topics such as distressed neighborhood redevelopment, transit-oriented development and sustainable buildings – attendees will learn from industry experts, representatives from communities of all sizes and the development community on how to make their project happen!
Conference Tracks
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 Track A: Trends in Entertainment Developments
Just as many industries and developments have transformed during the recession, public entertainment developments and public-private ventures were not immune to change. Projects that have once been labeled as superfluous, have been found to offer numerous jobs, be a source for entertainment and pride as well as fuel the growth of additional new businesses for the community during this recession. As communities move to bring these opportunities off the shelf, a shift towards new models and developments has emerged. Sessions in this track highlight the latest trends in five areas of entertainment development—Arenas and Sports Facilities; Performing Arts and Cultural Centers; Conference and Convention Centers; Destination Downtowns; and Food, Beverage and Entertainment Centers.
Track B: The Critical Pre-Development Process
Your community is interested in adding a new development, now what? Many great development ideas never get “out of the box” due to mistakes made in the pre-development process. Understanding the steps to bring the idea into a reality can be daunting. With many moving parts and players involved, reaching the goal can be challenging. Understanding the nuts and bolts before beginning the project is crucial to a successful development. This track focuses on key steps necessary before project development begins. Starting with concepts and feasibility studies, you will learn sources to finance the project; who the new partners are and how to build the partnership; how to work with a design team and how to build public support for the project.
Track C: Innovative Developments
In today’s economy, communities need to leverage their assets to be competitive and grow their local economy. Often overlooked or abandoned, the key to igniting the local economy may already exist in your community. Sessions in this track examine the resources communities have to jump start new developments and growth. Learn how to exploit waterfronts as a natural public gathering place and spark for new businesses. Discover how to take vacant buildings in your community to grow new businesses and entertainment centers. Hear how to use your local transit centers to drive new developments and revive neighborhoods. Find out how a small project can cultivate new life and businesses into your community. Though Kermit said it ain’t easy being green, hear how your community can benefit from new green technology and developments.
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