Florida Community Development Association (FCDA) Regional Summit
Date: November 13th
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Join the Florida Community Development Association (FCDA) for an engaging Regional Summit in Brevard County, bringing together community development professionals, public-sector leaders, housing partners, nonprofit organizations, faith-based communities, developers, and stakeholders from across Florida.
This full-day summit will focus on strengthening partnerships, aligning resources, expanding funding opportunities, and identifying practical solutions to housing and community development challenges. Through insightful discussions and actionable strategies, attendees will explore innovative approaches to homelessness services, small developer capacity, and the effective use of land, incentives, and regulatory tools to advance community development initiatives.
Featured Topics Include:
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Continuum of Care (CoC): How to Fund Your Activities for the Unhoused – Exploring funding opportunities, available resources, and collaborative strategies to support homelessness services, housing assistance, and long-term housing stability.
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Small Developers: The Missing Piece, Consortium Partnerships – Examining how consortium partnerships, shared resources, and strategic collaboration can help small developers overcome barriers, strengthen capacity, and participate in affordable housing development.
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Resource Alignment | Land Bank | Incentives and Permitting Zoning – Identifying opportunities to align funding and community resources, leverage land banking strategies, utilize development incentives, and navigate permitting and zoning processes to accelerate housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Whether you are a housing professional, community development practitioner, nonprofit leader, faith-based organization, public-sector representative, or developer, the FCDA Regional Summit offers an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, build meaningful connections, and discover practical strategies to make a lasting impact in your community.
Registration is now open! Join us in Brevard County for a day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful connections as we work together to advance housing solutions and build stronger communities across Florida.