From Vacancy TO Vibrancy: Strategies for Repurposing Underutilized Assets

This workshop is designed for professionals in real estate development, urban planning, and community revitalization who aim to transform vacant and underutilized properties into dynamic and thriving spaces. Participants will delve into innovative strategies for repurposing retail, office, and industrial spaces into mixed-use, residential, or community hubs. The session will feature case studies, practical tools, and insights into adaptive reuse, zoning considerations, and leveraging incentives. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge to maximize the potential of these assets while addressing economic, social, and environmental needs.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Explore Innovative Redevelopment Strategies:
Learn practical approaches to repurpose vacant retail, office, and industrial spaces into mixed-use, residential, or community-focused developments.
2. Navigate Challenges in Adaptive Reuse:
Gain insights into overcoming zoning, design, and community engagement challenges to successfully transform underutilized assets into vibrant, multi-functional spaces.
3. Identify Diverse Funding Sources and Incentives:
Explore a range of financing options, including historic tax credits, New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), and green building grants, to support the redevelopment of underutilized properties.