Redevelopment

California Redevelopment Agency CAL/ALHFA Affordable Housing Conference – October 25, 2007

Marie Munson presented "California Redevelopment Law Compliance: Time for An Affordable Housing Checkup."

California Redevelopment Agency CAL/ALHFA Affordable Housing Conference – October 25, 2007

Marie Munson presented "California Redevelopment Law Compliance: Time for An Affordable Housing Checkup."

California Redevelopment Agency CAL/ALHFA Affordable Housing Conference – October 25, 2007.

Marie Munson presented "California Redevelopment Law Compliance: Time for An Affordable Housing Checkup."

California Redevelopment Agency CAL/ALHFA Affordable Housing Conference – October 25, 2007.

Marie Munson presented "California Redevelopment Law Compliance: Time for An Affordable Housing Checkup."

California Redevelopment Agency CAL/ALHFA Affordable Housing Conference – October 25, 2007.

Marie Munson presented "California Redevelopment Law Compliance: Time for An Affordable Housing Checkup."

Presentation given by Libby Seifel in October 2009 to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), concerning an overview of redevelopment and associated tools.

Presented by Libby Seifel in July 2010, to AEC Knowledge concerning how to reach mutually agreed upon financial, development and community goals.

Presented by Libby Seifel to CRA, regarding building awareness around redevelopment.

Presentation by Libby Seifel to Legislative Staff in March 2010, including a quick overview of California redevelopment and its history, key redevelopment concepts, and tools in the redevelopment toolbox

September 2009 presentation by Marie Munson (Seifel Consulting), Jerry Ramiza (McDonough, Holland & Allen PC) and Jose Pulido (City of San Fernanado) regarding the opportunities and reasons for amending redevelopment areas.

An April 2008 presentation by Gerald (Jerry) Ramiza (McDonough Holland & Allen PC), Elizabeth (Libby) Seifel (Seifel Consulting Inc.) and Helen Bean (City of Emeryville) regarding the tools of redevelopment and how to utilize those tools.

An April 2010 presentation by Steve Duran (City of Richmond) and Marie Munson (Seifel Consulting), regarding the process of redevelopment, including working with consultants.

Presentation by Libby Seifel at the 2008 California Redevelopment Agency Conference, detailing how to effectively tell your story about redevelopment. 

Libby Seifel and Marie Munson presented "Spotlight on Redevelopment - AB1X 26 & 27: What You Need to Know" on July 21, at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) one day conference in Oakland, CA.

This presentation offers of an overview of Public Private Partnerships, how they can help communities to "grow smart", and principles for successful PPP's, as well as case studies to illustrate key principles of success.

Presented at the 10th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference (held in Charlotte, NC). Panelists included Elizabeth (Libby) Seifel, 
Andrew Manshel (Greater Jamaica Development Corporation), and Nina Shor (Crescent Resources). Although not able to attend in person, William Gilchrist (of the City of New Orleans) contributed to the session

February 22, 2012 Presentation at the California County Property Tax Managers Association Meeting

"On behalf of the RDA Infill Coalition, we are writing to express our support position on Senate Bill 450..."

In December 2001, Libby Seifel made a web cast presentation for CRA, "What are the Financial Implications of Eliminating an Agency’s Time Limit for Incurring Debt per SB 211?" Along with financial implications, the presentation includes factors to consider in deciding whether to adopt an SB 211 ordinance.

At the 2005 Annual California Redevelopment Association Conference, Marie Munson presented “Plan Adoption, Amendment, and Merger.” In clear language and simple terms, this presentation begins by explaining what redevelopment is and goes on to explore a variety of redevelopment concepts, CRL definitions, and the ten basic steps to plan adoption.

In February 2004, Libby Seifel presented to CSMFO, “Emerging Trends II: RDA Issues—Should We Amend our Redevelopment Plan?” Answering such questions as, “What is a merger amendment?” and “What would different types of Amendments do?” the presentation simplifies and facilitates informed decisions about existing redevelopment plans in light of redevelopment legislation, including AB 1290, SB 211, SB 1045, and SB 1096.

In September, 2002, the Court of Appeal upheld the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency’s plan to redevelop the Emporium Department, including the blight analysis undertaken by the Agency. Seifel Consulting prepared the technical documents required for the Plan Amendment and performed the economic blight analysis and tax increment projections. Bloomingdales began construction in 2003.

Introduced by Assembly Members Alejo, Lara, Perea, and V. Manuel Pérez
Principal coauthor: Senator Wright
Coauthors: Assembly Members Allen, Campos, Carter, Davis, Galgiani, Hall, Bonnie Lowenthal, Mendoza, and Solorio
Coauthor: Senator De León

At the 2005 Annual California Redevelopment Association Conference, Libby Seifel lead an interactive workshop, “How to Tell Your Redevelopment Story Powerfully.” Created in collaboration with writer Susan Sharpe, the presentation offers a fail-proof guide to developing and communicating a redevelopment narrative that is compelling, inspiring and concise.

Introduced by Senator Lowenthal
(Principal coauthor: Senator DeSaulnier)
(Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Torres)
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Atkins and Norby)

Cal APA 2014 Annual Conference session "Brave New World: Developing Public Property Without Redevelopment”. Explores strategies being used by California communities to successfully develop public properties in a manner consistent with local planning goals. Panelists present techniques that local agencies can use to maximize their ability to redevelop these properties while examining the legal constraints on their use. Session panelists include Barbara Kautz and Rafael Yaquian (Goldfarb & Lipman), Kevin Keller (City of Los Angeles) and Libby Seifel.

Cal APA Annual Confernece 2014 session "When Property Values Attack: A Planning Tool for Combating the Loss of Intangible Heritage". Explores the Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy (JCHESS), which came out of a collaborative effort among San Francisco’s Japantown community, the City of San Francisco and local non-profits. JCHESS outlines strategies for preserving and enhancing Japantown’s cultural heritage and all that makes Japantown unique. The session panelists include Ruth Todd and Christina Dikas (Page & Turnbull), Shelley Caltagirone (San Francisco Planning Department), Desiree Smith (of San Francisco Heritage), and Libby Seifel, who all contributed to JCHESS. Session examines how elements of Japantown’s heritage were documented and contributed to the development of an economic incentives toolkit to help identify, prioritize, and incentivize the preservation of cultural and social heritage.