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Mobile Workshop

Economic Trends and Transformations

Centering Local Government Opportunities at a Federal Center

Monday, March 31, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
CM: 1.75
Bus Walking Ticketed Event
Ticket Price: $63
Division Endorsement: Federal Planning Division
As the need for office space changes and mandates require optimizing the federal footprint, the federal government is reviewing its real estate portfolio and disposing of buildings and land.

If local governments understand the statutorily mandated processes in advance, they can anticipate and prepare for these changes with plans that advance community planning goals, turning previously untaxed federal land into revenue sources and redevelopment opportunities.

Since the federal disposal timeline is short, local governments need to development partnerships and prepare for infrastructure needs in advance of these opportunities, beginning with establishing ongoing communication with federal staff.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the federal property disposal process and what action local government can take to support the redevelopment of federal property.
  • Apply strategies for successful redevelopment and adaptive reuse of federal property and prepare for land use and infrastructure changes to support desired redevelopment.
  • Develop ongoing federal-local relationships and partnerships to maximize planning timeframes and success.