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Unpacking the Live Local Act: Legislative Breakdown and Immediate Impacts
Vicki Lopez
Commissioner
Miami-Dade County
Annie Lord
Executive Director
Miami Homes For All
Alex Ballina
Director of Public Housing and Community Development
Miami Dade County
Anthony De Yurre
Partner
Bilzin Sumberg
Affordable Housing Development: New Opportunities and Challenges under the Live Local Act
Lauren Goebel
Development Director
Hanover Company
Masoud Shojaee
President
Shoma Group
Allie Eichner
President
The Continuum Company
Russell Galbut
Founder & Chairman | GFO
Co‑Founder & Managing Principal | Crescent Heights
Gaetano Caltagirone
President, Co-Founder
The Calta Group
Daniel Lopez
Founder & President
Leverage Live Local
Brian Dombrowski
Miami Land Use Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
Future-Proofing Florida’s Real Estate Market: Beyond The Live Local Act
Dan Kodsi
CEO
RPC Holdings
Joseph Furst
Founder, Managing Principal
Place Projects
Ashon Nesbitt
CEO
Florida Housing Coalition
Arturo Vasquez del Mercado
Design Principal
Stantec
Why Attend the South Florida Live Local Summit
Why This Matters: Florida is grappling with one of the most severe housing affordability crises in the nation, particularly in regions like Miami, where 60% of residents are cost-burdened by housing expenses. With rapid population growth and rising demand for both affordable and workforce housing, the Live Local Act marks a pivotal shift in how the state addresses these challenges. The Act’s zoning reforms and tax incentives offer new pathways for development but also present complex legal, financial, and logistical hurdles for developers and local governments. These changes have the potential to redefine Florida’s real estate landscape, influencing everything from urban planning and infrastructure development to economic growth and housing accessibility. As South Florida continues to attract new residents and businesses, understanding how to effectively implement the Act is essential to creating sustainable, resilient communities and ensuring long-term economic stability
What You Will Learn:
Understanding Key Provisions: How does the Live Local Act require local governments to administratively approve projects and what key provisions of the Act will simplify the approval process for affordable housing developments?
Impact on Zoning Reforms: How are developers able to exceed local zoning limits, including height restrictions, for affordable housing projects in commercial and mixed-use areas, and what has been the effect of these changes on new proposals across Florida?
Financial Incentives: What financial opportunities does the Live Local Act provide through $259 million in low-interest loans and over $250 million in grants, and how can developers leverage these funds for affordable housing projects?
Public-Private Partnerships: How is the Live Local Act encouraging collaboration between developers and local governments, and how can public-private partnerships be used to achieve housing goals, especially through the use of public lands?
Construction Cost Challenges: With labor and material costs rising by over 15% in 2022, how are developers adapting to manage these costs while maintaining affordability for projects developed under the Live Local Act?
Balancing Affordable and Luxury Developments: With South Florida experiencing a boom in luxury developments and Miami alone seeing a 30% rise in luxury housing prices, affordable housing projects are competing for land and resources. How does the Live Local Act affect South Florida’s real estate market, particularly regarding the balance between developing affordable housing and ongoing luxury projects?
Long-Term Impact on Florida’s Housing Market: By incentivizing affordable housing through zoning and tax reforms, the Act aims to address Florida’s growing housing gap, where more than 40% of renters are considered cost-burdened. Projections suggest that by 2030, Florida will need over 825,000 additional affordable rental units to meet demand. What long-term goals does the Live Local Act aim to achieve, and how is it expected to influence Florida’s housing market over the next decade in terms of affordability, sustainability, and urban development?
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Agenda
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1:00 PM
2:00 PM
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Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
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2:00 PM
2:20 PM
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Unpacking the Live Local Act: Legislative Breakdown and Immediate Impacts
The Live Local Act is a comprehensive approach to addressing Florida’s housing crisis, incentivizing affordable housing development through zoning reforms and tax incentives. Explore the act’s key provisions, its immediate effects on housing development, and the responsibilities it places on local governments. |
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2:20 PM
3:05 PM
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Affordable Housing Development: New Opportunities and Challenges under the Live Local Act
The Live Local Act introduces new incentives for affordable housing but also brings challenges in terms of development costs and regulatory compliance. Explore strategies for building profitable, sustainable, and compliant affordable housing projects under the new framework. |
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3:05 PM
3:15 PM
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Networking Break
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3:15 PM
4:00 PM
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Future-Proofing Florida’s Real Estate Market: Beyond The Live Local Act
As the Live Local Act reshapes the real estate market, it also sets the stage for long-term changes in Florida’s infrastructure and economic development. What does the future hold for the state’s housing, transportation, and broader real estate sectors? |
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4:00 PM
4:30 PM
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Post-Panel Networking
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