The Center produces webinars periodically to discuss pertinent topics such as economic development, affordable housing, hurricane preparedness, and more.
View highlights from some of our recent webinars below and view full-videos by visiting our YouTube page.
Palm Beach County Housing Summit
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce's virtual housing webinar featured a presentation by Dr. Ned Murray and expert panel discussion on the state of affordable housing in Palm Beach County.
When Work Disappears
As South Florida anxiously awaits signs of an economic recovery, it is important for local leaders to pause and reflect on what a re-emerging economy will look like after COVID-19. This special presentation was led by experts from the Metropolitan Center, with a featured guest, Commissioner (now Mayor) Daniella Levine Cava.
Solutions to Escalating Housing Challenges
UnidosUS, Centro Campesino, and the Metropolitan Center present this national webinar on growing affordable housing challenges facing the nation. Leading experts presented newly released reports and policy direction on the growing needs as a result of economic and community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Hurricane Preparedness
The FIU Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center, the Miami Climate Alliance, and the FIU Extreme Events Institute presented this recent event with local experts discussing vulnerable populations impacted by hurricanes and COVID-19.
Racial Disparities and Next Steps in South Florida
The Metropolitan Center's webinar on racial disparities connected local experts to discuss the issues that affect South Florida. Experts from the Miami Foundation, Broward Urban League, FIU, and the Wilton Manors joined us for this timely discussion on these issues and the next steps to take moving forward.