Develop to Serve Summit

Develop to Serve, an initiative led by Mayor Eileen Higgins, is designed to help faith-based and nonprofit organizations in the City of Miami understand whether development is the right option for their organization, what might be possible, and how to take next steps. If your organization owns or controls property and would like to consider development of affordable housing, childcare, or another community-serving use, this program can help you learn directly from experts, meet other leaders considering similar options, and understand what it takes to move forward.

At the two-day Develop to Serve Summit, you’ll hear from experts, learn the fundamentals of real estate development and financing, and get hands-on guidance to help you better understand your project and its next steps.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Who Should Attend

Faith-based and nonprofit organizations in the City of Miami that:

• Own or control property in the City of Miami
• And would like to learn what is possible through land development that serves their organization and community

What You'll Learn

• Development 101 — how a community development project comes together, from start to finish
• Building the financial stack — where funding comes from and how the pieces fit together
• Protecting your mission — how to structure a development so it strengthens your organization without putting it at risk, including how to keep the “church business” and the “development business” separate
• Hands-on clinics — meet one-on-one with land use attorneys, designers, architects, and City of Miami staff to discuss your site and get answers to your questions
• And more — explore additional topics and resources related to development in the City of Miami

Parking and Transit

Free parking will be available in the MDC Wolfson parking lot located at 7 NE 5th St, Miami, FL 33132. Paid street parking is nearby, and the campus is accessible via Metrorail, Metromover (College Bayside Station), and several bus routes.