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APRIL 24, 2019
LAREDO, TX  I  LA POSADA HOTEL

The Inner City Housing Summit, first of its kind in Laredo, strives to jump-start conversations across sectors to unlock existing investment opportunities in the inner city.

Learn about the competitive reasons why reinvestment in the inner city can be profitable, and how return for investors can also lead to social gain.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND AND WHY?
  • Realtors, landlords, builders, developers and professionals
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Local government, City & County
  • General Public
  • Advocates

The summit will provide a unique avenue to create alliances among diverse sectors and empower its leaders through education and practical tools to pursue inner city redevelopment opportunities while overcoming social challenges.

If you feel investment in the inner city is not for you, all the more reason you shouldn’t miss out.

OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AROUND ACTIONABLE PLANS &
COLLABORATIVE WORK
VIEW AGENDA AT A GLANCE

SUMMIT PROGRAM

TOPICS

Expert panels, keynote speakers, and round table discussions will focus on topics such as:

  • Private Sector Reinvestment Opportunities in the Inner City
  • City Incentives
  • In-fill and Downtown Housing
  • Tiny Homes & Special Population Housing
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INNER CITY REVIVAL SUMMIT
Panel Presentations
 
SESSIONS IN THE SAN AGUSTIN ROOM
SESSIONS IN THE ZARAGOZA ROOM

OPENING SESSION
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
OPENING PANEL: INNER CITY STATE OF AFFAIRS

INNER CITY STATE OF AFFAIRS

Moderator: Henry Sauvignet, City of Laredo TIRZ #1

Panel: Mercurio Martinez III, Council Member District III, City of Laredo

Jose L. Ceballos, Chairman of The Board, Laredo Housing Authority
Files: Inner City and Poverty Maps of Laredo

Mario Peña, AIA, Able City
Files: Aerial Map of Laredo

SESSION I
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
RENEWAL INITIATIVES AT WORK

RENEWAL INITIATIVES AT WORK

Downtown and Infill Neighborhood Housing

Moderator: Jose L. Ceballos, Chairman of the Board, Laredo Housing Authority
Files: Inner City and Poverty Maps of Laredo

Panel: Kathy Rodriguez, Assoc. AIA, Deputy Historic Preservation Officer, City of San Antonio, Vacant Building Program
Files: Vacant Building Program

Michael Hargrave, Development and Design Specialist, Neighborhood and Housing Services, City of San Antonio
Files: Neighborhood Improvements

CITY INCENTIVES & LEVERAGING RESOURCES

CITY INCENTIVES & LEVERAGING RESOURCES

Existing & Proposed Policies to Your Advantage

Moderator: Arturo Garcia, Director, Community Development Department, City of Laredo

Panel: John Villarreal, Chairman, City of Laredo Economic Development Advisory Committee
Files: Economic Development Advisory Committee for The City of Laredo

Rolando Lozano, Utility Coordination Manager, Building Services Department, City of Laredo
Files: Neighborhood Empowerment Zone

Dora Maldonado, Tax Assessor Collector, Tax Department, City of Laredo
Files: Tax Abatements

Elizabeth Alonzo-Villarreal, CEO, NeighborWorks Laredo
File 1: Your Journey to Home Ownership Starts Here with NeighborWorks Laredo (Presentation)
File 2: Your Journey to Home Ownership Starts Here with NeighborWorks Laredo (Video)

Maria "Tina" Martinez, Programs Administrator, Department of Community Development, City of Laredo
Files: Down Payment Assistance Program

SESSION II
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
CHARM AND CHALLENGES OF DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT

THE CHARM AND CHALLENGES OF DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT

The Value in Investing Downtown & Tools to Overcome Challenges

Moderator: Rafael I. Torres, Executive Director, Azteca Economic Development & Preservation Corporation

Panel: Zuleika K. Morales-Romero, Director, San Antonio HUD Field Office
Files: The Charm and Challenges of Downtown Investment

Margarita Araiza, Executive Director, Webb County Heritage Foundation
Files: The Charm and Challenges of Downtown Investment

Lt. Adolph Aguirre, Commanding Officer, Salvation Army of Laredo
Files: The Charm and Challenges of Downtown Investment

A CASE STUDY: POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT                       

A CASE STUDY:

Potential Redevelopment

Presenters: Julian Rotnofsky, Broker, Trellistate Commercial Realty

Mario Peña, AIA, Able City
Files: A Case Study: Potential Redevelopment

LUNCH
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: UNLOCKING LAREDO'S ECONOMIC VITALITY THROUGH INNER CITY REDEVELOPMENT

UNLOCKING LAREDO'S ECONOMIC VITALITY THROUGH INNER CITY REDEVELOPMENT

Keynote Speaker: Joe Minicozzi, Principal of Urban3

Introduction by Robert Rossell, Vice-President Community Relations Officer, BBVA Compass

Files: The Economics of Cities - Unlocking Economic Development Through Inner City Development

SESSION III
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
KICKSTARTING PRIVATE INVESTMENT

KICKSTARTING PRIVATE INVESTMENT

Access to Capital & Maximizing Incentives

Moderator: Bill Skeen, Multifamily Development Manager, Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd.

Panel: Robert Rossell, Vice-President Community Relations Officer, BBVA Compass
Files: Kickstarting Private Investment

Emily Koller, AICP, Planner, Texas Historical Commission
Files: Kickstarting Private Investment - Preservation Tools for Accessing Capital and Maximizing Incentives

Christopher Lazaro, CNU-a, Redevelopment Officer, Center City Development & Operations Development, City of San Antonio
Files: Kickstarting Private Investment through Incentives

NAVIGATING THE INNER CITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

NAVIGATING THE INNER CITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Moderator/Panelist: Ricardo A. Solis, Able City, AIA Laredo

Panel: Gerardo "Gerry" Pinzon, Building Official, City of Laredo

Mario Jasso, Architects Plus, AIA Laredo

Files: Navigating The Inner City Development Process

CLOSING SESSION
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
CLOSING PANEL: BREAKING NEW GROUNDS

BREAKING NEW GROUNDS

Presenters: MileOne & Young Professionals of Laredo

Regina Portillo, Director, City Makery

Celina Vallarta, Downtown Resident, Artist, and Art Instructor

Roger Garcia, Director of Marketing, MileOne

Julian Rotnofsky, Broker, Trellistate Commerical Realty

Files: Cultivar Collective

Video: 01_Metro_Revolution.mp4

Video: 02_MileOne.mp4

Video: 03_BIT_Hackathon.mp4

Video: 04_Vallarta1.mov

Video: 05_Vallarta2.mov

REGISTRATION

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$69.99

Breakfast
Lunch
Program Materials
Summit Gift
Limited Seating
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SUMMIT SPONSORS

Thank you to our sponsors!
Catalysts for the inner city’s redevelopment through
action, commitment, and partnership.

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BECOME A SPONSOR

Facilitating Collaboration. Supporting a Transformation.

The 2019 Laredo Inner City Housing Summit offers multiple sponsorship levels, detailed below. To discuss available opportunities and select the level that best fits your organization's goals and needs, contact Valeria Cabello at vcabello@larha.org (956) 7222-4521 Ext. 242

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
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SUMMIT STEERING COMMITTEE

Jose L. Ceballos, Summit Steering Committee and LHA Chair

Valeria Cabello, Steering Committee Leader
Jessica Martinez, Steering Committee Leader

Ricardo Solis, Able.City/ AIA Laredo Chapter
Rafael Torres, Azteca Economic Dev. & Preservation Corp.
Regina Portillo, City Makery/ Cultivar
Arturo Garcia, City of Laredo Community Development
Tina Martinez, City of Laredo Community Development
Julian Rotnofsky, Trellistate Commercial Realty
Henry Sauvignet, City of Laredo TIRZ #1/ IBC
David Vasquez, Grow Laredo
Carol Sherwood, Habitat of Laredo
Priscilla Iglesias, Laredo Main Street

Elizabeth Alonzo-Villarreal, NeighborWorks Laredo
Lt. Adolph Aguirre, Salvation Army
James Flores, Webb County Economic Development
Eduardo Nuche, Webb County Economic Development
Alma Mata, LHA Executive Director
Juan Gonzalez, LHA Executive Administrator
Juan Mendive, LHA Planning and Systems Administrator
Mary Gaona, Consultant
Monica Bautista, Consultant

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