21st Annual Downtown Development Forum Unveils Downtown Trends and Future Outlook

Industry leaders discuss innovations in transportation, intown development, and present results of the Partnership’s Fifth Biennial Survey of Downtown workers and residents

WHAT:	21st Annual Downtown Development Forum: Downtown in Motion
WHERE:	Tampa Convention Center 333 S. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602
WHEN:	Friday, March 24 Networking and Registration: 7:30am Program: 8am – noon
DETAILS:	Tampa Downtown Partnership hosts its 21st Annual Downtown Development Forum, “Downtown in Motion,” welcoming industry leaders to discuss Downtown Tampa’s progress in economic development, transportation, and commercial and residential intown development. This year’s Downtown Development Forum features an update on the InVision Tampa Center City Plan at five years, including public realm improvements accomplished from the plan as well as a preview of private development slated for the intown area. There will also be an in-depth discussion with transportation leaders on innovations in transportation. Additionally, HCP Associates’ Pat Hill will present the results of Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Fifth Biennial Survey of downtown workers and residents. The full survey results will be made available on TampasDowntown.com at the conclusion of the Development Forum. Hill will reveal the highlights of worker and resident feedback including insights into how each group interacts with Downtown, their expectations, and where those expectations are and are not being met. With results going back to the First Biennial survey taken in 2008, Hill will provide a unique look into how Downtown workers and residents’ perceptions have changed in relation to Downtown’s growth. During a panel discussion, Hill will also deliberate with representatives from commercial office, residential development and economic development about how the survey results are influenced by their industries and the impact the findings may have in those sectors in the near future. Members of the media are invited to attend as guests of Tampa Downtown Partnership. Please contact Kelsy Van Camp for your complimentary registration.
AGENDA:	8:00am: Welcome and Announcements Emcee: John Hill, Tampa Bay Times Special Guest Mayor Bob Buckhorn, City of Tampa 8:15am: InVision Center City Plan at 5 Years Randy Goers, City of Tampa 8:35am: Intown Development Update Bob McDonaugh, City of Tampa 8:55am: UT Development Spotlight Ron Vaughn Ph.D., University of Tampa 9:10am: Innovations in Transportation Panel Discussion HART Premium Transportation Plan: Cesar Hernandez, HART Streetcar Expansion and Modernization Plan: Jean Duncan, COT Jackson Street Project, Complete Streets Policy and Technology: Bill Jones, FDOT Moderated by: Mickey Jacob, BDG Architects 10:10 – 10:30am: Break 10:30am: Biennial Survey Report Highlights Pat Hill, HCP Associates 11:00am: Industry Updates and Panel Discussion with Pat Hill Representatives of some of the most important and innovative Downtown industrieswill give a barometer report of activities in their respective business sectors, in order to give us a picture of how each sector is performing and what we can expect in the near future. Commercial Office: Scott Garlick, Cushman & Wakefield Residential Development: Dave Traynor, Smith & Associates Real Estate Economic Development: Steve Morey, Tampa Hillsborough EDC 11:50am: Final Thoughts Emcee: John Hill, Tampa Bay Times Noon: Development Forum Concludes

Downtown Development Forum is a half-day event that explores innovative ideas in urban development and serves as a catalyst for discussion and problem solving for major urban issues. Participants hear from public and private leaders, and industry specialists who offer insight into local, regional and national trends in their field of expertise.

Thank you to our sponsors: Hillsborough River Realty Corporation/The Jeffries Companies, DPR Construction, TECO – an Emera Company, The Wilson Company, Burr + Forman, Carlton Fields, Cushman & Wakefield, Smith & Associates, Stantec, Tampa Preparatory School, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, The Florida Aquarium, Foto Bohemia, and Tampa Bay Times.

About Tampa Downtown Partnership

Tampa Downtown Partnership is a private, membership based not-for-profit 501(c)6 comprised of companies, organizations and individuals with a common goal of advancing Tampa’s Downtown. Through an annual contract with the City of Tampa, Tampa Downtown Partnership administers the Special Services District. In addition to Tampa’s Downtown Guides and Clean Team, Tampa Downtown Partnership serves downtown through marketing, business development, transportation, advocacy, public space activation, planning and beautification.

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