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Donovan D. Rypkema, Principal
PlaceEconomics
PlaceEconomics is a Washington, DC-based real
estate and economic development consulting firm
dealing with downtown and neighborhood
commercial district revitalization and the reuse of
historic structures
In 2004 established Heritage Strategies
International for worldwide clients
Has consulted with hundreds of clients
worldwide in feasibility analyses for real estate
development, training in community-based
development, economic revitalization of
downtowns and neighborhood commercial
centers, and the rehabilitation of historic
structures
Teaches a graduate course in preservation
economics at the University of Pennsylvania
Educated at Columbia University,
receiving a Masters of Science
degree in Historic Preservation
Doris Tillman, Manager
Fort Pierce Main Street
Born in Jacksonville, she attended Jacksonville University and graduated from the University of North Florida
In 1991 became Fort Pierce’s second Main Street manager
The accomplishments of the organization have been many:
– Successfully renovated the Historic City Hall
– Built the Manatee Observation and Education Center
– Completed the successful master plan for downtown in 1995
– Restored the Sunrise Theatre.
– Restored the Platts/Backus House.
– Many community events including Taste of the Sea/Sandy Shoes Seafood Festival, Sights and Sounds on Second, Friday Fest, and historic walking and trolley tours.
In 2011 Main Street Fort Pierce won the coveted national Great American Main Street Award
Carol A. Westmoreland, Executive Director
Florida Redevelopment Association
Has worked with city governments and their elected and appointed representatives for over thirty years
Duties working for the Florida League of Cities (FLC) included lobbying for over 18 years at the Florida Capitol
Also administering a contract for management services with the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA)
Has served as the Executive Director of the FRA since 2000
The Economics of Florida Main Street
Donovan D. Rypkema, Principal PlaceEconomics
The Economics of Downtown Revitalization in Florida
1000 Friends of Florida Webinar December 9, 2015
Donovan Rypkema
PlaceEconomics
Washington, DC
Main Street:
Economic Development in
the context of historic
preservation
Four Points of Main Street
Promotion
Economic
Restructuring Design
Organization
Promotions
Advertising
Image Promotion
Special Events
Festivals
Retail Promotions
Organization
Board of Directors
Program Manager
Fundraising
Communication
Management
Volunteers
Design
Preservation
Education
Architectural
assistance
Public Spaces
Design Review
Economic
Restructuring
Customer surveys
Business retention and
recruitment
Technical assistance
Incentives
Main Street Over the past 30 years in Main Street Communities
$61.7 Billion invested in Physical
Improvements
121,500 Net New Businesses
529,000 Net New Jobs
251,000 Building Rehabilitation &
Construction Projects
Leverage of Public Funds -- $26.52 to $1.00
Does Main Street = Historic Preservation?
Main Street
does NOT
Debate “authenticity”
Worry about
conservation theory
Have doubts about
adaptive reuse
Main Street
DOES
Establish standards for conservation
Attract investment
Restore role of downtown
Make allies for heritage conservation
Not this but also Not this
Thirty Years of Florida Main Street
1985-2015
Prepared for the Florida Division of Historical
Resources
August, 2015
The Program
Since 1985, 96 communities have participated in the Florida Main Street program
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1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015
# of Active Main Street Programs
• Today 42 communities have active programs
• Currently active programs have been Main Street communities an average of nearly 17 years!
Persistence Pays
Taxpayers Getting Their Money’s Worth
In 2014 Estimated Sale Tax Receipts from Net New Businesses in Main Street Communities was approximately 22 times the budget of the
State Main Street Program
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$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
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PROGRAM COST SALES TAX FROM NET NEW BUSINESSES
CONSERVATIVE ESTIMATE OF STATE SALES TAX FROM NET NEW BUSINESSES – 2014
The Big Numbers
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Cumulative Net New Jobs
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Job Gains and Losses – Florida Main Street 2008 – 2015
New Jobs Jobs Lost
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Open Close
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Business Open/Close Ratio
US Florida MS
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Business Growth During Recession
FMS Florida
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$450,000,000
$500,000,000
1985198719891991199319951997199920012003200520072009201120132015
Cumulative Private Investment Rehabilitation
$0
$100,000,000
$200,000,000
$300,000,000
$400,000,000
$500,000,000
$600,000,000
$700,000,000
$800,000,000
$900,000,000
$1,000,000,000
Cumulative Private Investment New Construction
$0
$200,000,000
$400,000,000
$600,000,000
$800,000,000
$1,000,000,000
$1,200,000,000
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Public Investment
Public Rehabilitation Public New Construction Infrastructure
$469,252,441
$947,165,688
$407,372,852
$639,071,999
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$200,000,000
$300,000,000
$400,000,000
$500,000,000
$600,000,000
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PrivateRehabilitation
Private NewConstruction
PublicRehabilitation
Public NewConstruction and
Infrastructure
Nearly $2.5 BILLION in Investment
• Total Private Investment $1,416,418,129
• Total Public Investment $1,046,444,851
Average Annual Construction-Related Jobs
Direct Jobs 748.5 Indirect Jobs 838.6
= 100 Jobs
Direct Jobs
Indirect Jobs
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
Average Annual Construction-Related Income
1985-2015
The Case Studies
Bloomfield Global Commerce from Small Town Iowa
Apalachicola Diversifying it Economy through Arts, Culture
and History
Year Designated Main Street 2011
Population (2013) 2,200
Cumulative Net New Jobs 65
Cumulative Net New Businesses 14
Cumulative Private Investment $1,420,216
Cumulative Public Investment $4,725,049
We know we need a balanced economy and Main Street is
helping us to develop one.
Fort Pierce
Year Designated Main Street 1988
Population (2013) 43,000
Cumulative Net New Jobs 558
Cumulative Net New Businesses 126
Cumulative Private Investment $50,929,000
Cumulative Public Investment $172,023,522
Main Street hasn’t done everything but we have been the promoter, the cheerleader, the advocate, the nudge!
Long term commitment pays off for this Great American Main Street
Homestead
Year Designated Main Street 1993
Population (2013) 64,000
Cumulative Net New Jobs 112
Cumulative Net New Businesses 16
Cumulative Private Investment $4,480,032
Cumulative Public Investment $23,370,000
Downtown is more vital and connected to the community than ever before
Downtown central to revival
Leesburg
Year Designated Main Street 1994
Population (2013) 20,000
Cumulative Net New Jobs 592
Cumulative Net New Businesses -2
Cumulative Private Investment $23,469,026
Cumulative Public Investment $19,202,008
Main Street became the way to build consensus and political will
Events as Gateway to Economic Development
Monticello
Year Designated Main Street 1997
Population (2013) 2,400
Cumulative Net New Jobs 135
Cumulative Net New Businesses 62
Cumulative Private Investment $10,526,247
Cumulative Public Investment $6,334,813
A Small Town Face to the World
Main Street: Good for Taxpayers
Property Tax
EVERY YEAR the Property Taxes from private sector investment in buildings on
Main Street provide an additional
$12,500,000 to local governments
Sales Tax
Conservatively, the Net New Businesses in Florida Main Street towns provide over $88
million each year in Sales Tax Revenues to the State
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What has Main Street done for Florida?
Incomes
Value
Public Space
Catalyst
Stewardship
Local Sales Tax
Loan Demand
Incomes
Downtown Revitalization is Happening Worldwide
Donovan Rypkema PlaceEconomics Washington, DC
And it’s happening in Florida Main Street
Communities
Thank you very much
Main Street Fort Pierce
Doris Tillman, Manager Main Street Fort Pierce
Doris Tillman, CMSM
USA TODAY Aug. 2014 Topvaluereviews.net Oct.
2015
#1 Fort Pierce 50 Best Small Town Main Streets from top value reviews
Thumbs up: Downtown Fort Pierce recognized as special by USA Today
In a blistering rain storm hundreds of
citizens came out to discuss changes for
the City of Fort Pierce. The positive results of this study
brought a new downtown library, new streetscape,
private investments and pride back to the
community.
Main Street is currently updating this brochure.
Our event budget every year for Main Street is over $350,000. We put on Friday Fest,
Sights and Sounds on Second Christmas Event, Sandy Shoes/Taste of the Sea Seafood Festival, 4th of July Fireworks, and Ghost Walk.
Events and Activities
Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. restored so it would not be torn down. Many community events held in the building. Approximately $250,000 in State Preservation grants.
Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. managed the grant for the City.
The first year MOEC opened 75,000 people went through it’s doors.
A State Grant, City Grant and donations from the community made this project a reality.
The benefits back to the neighborhood are priceless!
Micro Brewery
Franchise Clothing Store
Public/Private Investment
$202,490,522
New Businesses 121
New Jobs
594
Volunteer Hours 44,050 = $651,940
Main Street Projects
$15,000,000.00
Florida’s Community Redevelopment Agencies
Carol Westmoreland, Executive Director Florida Redevelopment Association
SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS
Presented by
Carol Westmoreland
Executive Director
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Remove slum and blight
Create clean, safe places
Prevent crime
Economic Development
Affordable housing
Streets/other capital improvements
Preserve historic buildings
Retain/recruit business
Parks and recreation
Restore/sustain tax base
88
Only for projects or purposes in Plan (even if statute allows it, it must be in Plan!)
Administrative and overhead expenses
Property acquisition/disposition
Clearance, preparation, relocation
Bonds/Debt
Affordable housing
Landscaping? Yes if in the plan
Signs? Yes if in the plan
Incentives? Yes if in the plan
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General operating expenses of city/county
Uses not described in Plan
Paying board members
Projects outside of CRA
AGO says CRAs should focus on “brick & mortar” projects, other things ok if
in the plan and the district
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Governing body (City or County Commission)
Dept. of Financial Services
State Attorney
Florida Commission on Ethics
Joint Legislative Auditing
Committee (JLAC)
Auditor General
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Education
Vision
Leadership
Plan the work, work the Plan
Passion for partnerships
Community support and trust
Patience/“guts” to stick with it
Wisdom to evolve and
embrace the next opportunity
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Comprehensive resource for all info CRA
Redevelopment resources other than CRAs
Economic Development resources
News Clips, Before and After, Award Winners
Projects, projects, projects – all online
Compliance and Reporting
Annual Conference Oct 12-14 Orlando
Legal opinions
Best Practices and Tech Asst.
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City of Stuart Downtown Micro-Transit
Pompano Beach 731 MLK
William Square Downtown Daytona Beach
East Tampa N. 22nd Street Enhancement
Ybor City Business Watch
Gainesville Just a Sidewalk Story
Lake Worth LaJoya Affordable Housing
Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
94
Carol Westmoreland, Executive Director
Florida Redevelopment Association
(850) 701-3608
cwestmoreland@flcities.com
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