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3/20/03 - Coalition News
Urban Summit Announced - April 14-17, 2003
The Miami-Dade Task Force on Urban Economic Revitalization has announced "
The Urban Summit". It will be a four-day conference intended to provide a unique
platform for national policy advisors, elected officials and business owners to
collaborate and develop a long-term public private strategic plan for Miami-Dade's
Target Urban Areas (TUAs). The TUAs consist of thirty-one distressed areas, including
Overtown, Liberty City, Opa Locka, Coconut Grove, and Florida City. The Summit will
provide a platform for developers, investors, business owners, elected officials
and concerned citizens to analyze current economic development trends for their
effectiveness in creating jobs, attracting capital investments and business development.
The Summit will feature some of the nation's leading experts in critical areas such
as community development and commercial revitalization. Summit registration is $25
for advance registration and $30 for on-site registration. The registration fee
covers the four days. Lunch will be included in the morning sessions starting at
noon. For more information call 305 579 2611. Below is a list of the Workshops.
APRIL 14:
Industrial Development Workshop, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Florida Memorial College (15800
NW 42 Ave)
Workforce Development Workshop, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. JJ Dessalines Center, Little Haiti
(8325 NE 2nd Ave)
APRIL 15
Eco-Tourism/Environmental Equity Workshop and Tour, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Homestead
(951 SW 4 St)
Commercial Revitalization Workshop, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Carrie Meek Center, Model
City (1350 NW 50 St)
APRIL 16:
Community Development Workshop, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Coconut Grove (3580 Day Avenue)
APRIL 17
Intergovernmental Approach to Economic Revitalization, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Lyric Theater,
Overtown (819 NW 2 Ave)
Closing Session, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.(same location as above)
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Transportation will be available for those interested in attending more than one
session per day, but who do no want to drive to different locations.