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Featured Speaker: Javier Gonzalez, AICP, CFM, Planning & Zoning Director
Village of Palmetto Bay
Javier Gonzalez is the Planning & Zoning Director for the Village of Palmetto Bay, providing strategic leadership for land use planning and development. An AICP-certified planner and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) with over 13 years of experience across both the public and private sectors, Javier specializes in guiding balanced growth, economic development, and urban planning initiatives while ensuring resilient and compliant development in coastal communities like Palmetto Bay.
His career demonstrates a strong background in overseeing comprehensive planning, zoning administration, and development review processes. Prior to his current role, Javier served as the City Planner for the City of Homestead and held significant leadership positions as the Planning & Zoning Director and Assistant Director for the City of Doral, where he also managed economic development and business licensing divisions. His private sector experience includes serving as Urban Planning Director for DoubleC &Century Homebuilders Group, focusing on project feasibility and land development.
Javier’s expertise lies in fostering collaboration, managing diverse teams, and ensuring regulatory adherence to promote quality development and community safety. He holds both a Masters and Bachelors in Public Administration from Florida International University.
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Pre-Registered Members: $25
Pre-Registered Guests/Non-Members: $35
Member Registration at the Door: $30
Non-Members / Guests at the Door: $40