In this episode of the TalkVisual305 Podcast, we sit down with Jared Beck, Director of the Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), for an in-depth conversation about revitalizing Homestead's historic downtown and the bigger forces reshaping the future of Florida's cities.

With over two decades of experience in urban planning and redevelopment, Jared shares the personal story that pulled him into city planning, why he chose to join Homestead's CRA right as state lawmakers moved to dismantle CRAs altogether, and what's really at stake for downtowns across Florida as the state chips away at home rule.

Topics covered in this episode:

🏛️ Why he joined Homestead's CRA amid legislative threats to dismantle CRAs statewide

🌆 The moment that sparked his lifelong passion for historic downtowns and redevelopment

🤖 How AI is already changing the way cities plan, review, and build

⚖️ Florida's shift away from home rule and what it means for local communities

🔮 His outlook on the future of Homestead's downtown and CRAs across the state A must-watch for anyone who cares about historic preservation, smart growth, and the future of Homestead.

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📍 Covering Homestead & Miami-Dade County

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