VCARD programs are great opportunities to get acquainted with Central Florida’s local government and development professionals  – as well as officials with state regulatory agencies. 


Upcoming Special Events include:

EVENTS merge business networking with casual conversation among government and development counterparts who rarely are able to interact in more formal environments.  Here’s a sampling:  

ISSUES …

VCARD COMMITTEES help members understand topics related to their business – such as wetlands permitting; stormwater management; interlocal planning; or local governments’ land development codes. Current committees include:

Various Local Government Liaison Committees meet regularly with development staff of Volusia and Flagler local governments.  These informal sessions are valuable for exchanging ideas about the development review process -- and to become informed of the municipalities’ land use planning issues and / or changes to their development codes.

Within the past year, these ‘Liaison’ Committees have interacted with planning staffs of Port Orange, Ormond Beach, Deltona, Palm Coast, and Volusia and Flagler Counties.

Flagler County – Our Association has a Chapter (commonly known as FCARD) that deals specifically with topics relating to Flagler County’s local governments.

Interlocal Planning – This unique panel visualizes concepts to help adjoining local governments cooperate when issues arise that cross their municipal borders – such as annexation areas; development guidelines for major thoroughfares; and planning for transportation, infrastructure and water resources

The committee meetings are well-attended by VCARD members, local government planners and elected officials.  These sessions also are productive educational forums on various aspects of interlocal and regional planning – topics of major importance to Florida growth management. 

 Feel free to join us at VCARD’s upcoming events.

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