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Zoned for  Opportunity

Virtual Discussions

NY|NJ|PA|MA|MD|DC PreSummit Webinar

Regional Development and Zoning Deregulation: 

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It is a pivotal moment in shaping the future of our built environment, we invite you to join our upcoming Webinar, Zoned for Opportunity: Regional Development and Zoning Deregulation. This webinar serves as a vital prelude to our upcoming Regional Unified  Development and Transportation Summits. Seats are limited,  please RSVP promptly to secure your place in this important discussion.

 

Webinar One: Zoned for Opportunity: Regional Development  and Zoning Deregulation, Part One

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm (Virtual)

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Key Talking Points & Highlights: 

  • Scaling mixed-use developments, and transit-oriented developments 

  • Zoning deregulation and aligned zoning incentives

  • Role of deregulation, leveraging public-private partnerships for affordable housing projects, including the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity

  •  Straight forward Funding

  • Case studies of successful deregulation players & projects

  • Best practices, 2025 

 

Webinar Two: Zoned for Opportunity, Regional Development and Zoning Deregulation, Part Two

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm (Virtual)

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Key Talking Points & Highlights: 

  • Opportunities in Northeast Regional Markets and Zoning Deregulation

  • Streamlining Funding Mechanisms and Incentives

  • Enhancing Public-Private Partnerships for Affordable Projects

  • Risks & Challenges

  • Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • ​Best Practices 2025 (Advanced), and the Vision Forward

Presented by L. Charlie Oliver,
Founder & CEO
The Oliver Bennett Agency

Chair Oliver is a recurring speaker before the World Economic Forum, the Global Power and Energy BlockChain Conference, and the Equity Forum.  In recognition of her ability to lead and collaborate, she has also chaired the 160-member Economic Development Committee, presenting the case for the country's first Empowerment Zone, a federal initiative to stimulate economic growth in distressed urban and rural communities, aimed to attract investments, create jobs, and improve community services through targeted tax incentives and grants. Empowerment Zones encouraged economic growth through tax incentives, grants, and public-private partnerships, targeting zones where increased economic activity could uplift communities.
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Advocating for best practices, Ms. Oliver has given testimony on zoning, infrastructure, and energy.  The latest testimony being  on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal in New York City.

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Modern zoning reforms, including those promoting affordable housing and transit-oriented development, often draw inspiration from Empowerment Zone principles. Policymakers develop zoning frameworks by examining the successes and challenges of Empowerment Zones.

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Charlie has 20 years of real estate experience, having held executive positions with American Express and Ogilvy and served as a legislative consultant to private development firms and national Chambers of Commerce.​ â€‹She is also the founder of Equitable Infrastructure Group and Green Building Worldwide.

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More about the Empowerment Zone & Opportunity Zone
Modern zoning reforms, including those promoting affordable housing and transit-oriented development, often draw inspiration from Empowerment Zone principles. Policymakers develop zoning frameworks by examining the successes and challenges of Empowerment Zones.

 

In today's zoning context, this approach influences modern initiatives like Opportunity Zones and equitable zoning policies. Empowerment Zones laid a foundation, showcasing how zoning can promote the local economy, affordable housing, and critical infrastructure. 
 

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Zoned for Opportunity Webinar Highlights:

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