Volusia County Association for Responsible Development - VCARD

05/29/2026

Make sure to register for this Lunch n' Learn on AI & GIS, June 26th from 11:30am to 1:30pm!

Register Here:https://www.fpzasurfcoast.org/store/p30/Smarter_Planning_with_AI_%26_GIS.html

🚀 Excited to announce our upcoming FPZA Surfcoast Chapter & VCARD co-hosted Lunch & Learn: Smarter Planning: AI & GIS!

Join us on June 26, 2026, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Lyonia Environmental Center in Deltona to explore how AI and GIS technologies are transforming planning, site analysis, flood modeling, and smarter decision-making.

🎤 Featuring industry experts Carson Kelly (KPMFranklin) and Alex Zelenski, GISP (Clearwater Geographic, LLC).

✅ Lunch Included
✅ 1.5 AICP Credits Available

Don’t miss this exciting discussion on the future of planning and geospatial technology!

📍 Register today:
https://www.fpzasurfcoast.org/store/p30/Smarter_Planning_with_AI_%26_GIS.html

05/28/2026

Tomorrow is your last change to register for VCARD's 2026 Golf Tournament with Title Sponsor Drewry Site Development on June 8th!

Register Here: https://events.humanitix.com/vcard-golf-tournament-2026-with-title-sponsor-drewry-site-develolment/tickets

05/27/2026

On May 26th, VCARD, Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Daytona State College CBI hosted a seminar on “2026 Legislative Updates: What It Means for Growth & Planning?” Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the discussion!

Jessica Gow and Paul Owens highlighted local and statewide legislation that will impact the way our communities grow, develop, and plan for the future.

If you would like to view the presentation, please use this link: https://lnkd.in/e9_8WNtJ

UPDATE: Just this morning, we are hearing that Governor DeSantis has called a Special Legislative Session on Property Tax Relief and is expected to take place (next week) June 1st-3rd!

Jessica Gow, Cobb Cole Law Firm
Paul Owens, 1000 Friends of Florida
Michael Scheck, Center for Business & Industry at Daytona State College
Kristin Weiss, CCE, IOM, Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
Drake Wyman, Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce

05/22/2026

FCARD recently had the opportunity to meet with Commissioner Dance and Flagler County staff to discuss the challenges currently impacting the community. We appreciate their time and the chance to connect over breakfast. We look forward to collaborating and facilitating an event in Flagler County later this year.

05/19/2026

Attention PLANNERS & ENGINEERS! VCARD is now offering 2 AICP (1CM & 1 LAW Credit), AND for Engineers, earn a PDH Credit!

Last Chance to Register, this FRIDAY, MAY 22nd! Register Here: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-legislative-update-what-it-means-for-growth-and-planning-vcard-growth-planning/tickets

05/08/2026

Please help us welcome our newest VCARD Member, Brad Donley, P.E., with Donley Consulting Group! A Volusia County-based consulting firm providing civil engineering, surveying, and mapping services serving throughout Florida. 👏

05/07/2026

Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD), Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, Daytona Beach Area Board of Realtors, and New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors are teaming up on June 25th! One of our favorite Annual Events 🏡

Larry Bartlett, Volusia County Property Appraiser Volusia County will share about latest property values. And then, all the way from Illinois, Dan Spiegel, Senior Vice President & Marketing Director, from Coldwell Banker Commercial, will share insights on economic trends and the real estate market.

Register Now: https://events.humanitix.com/vcard-s-2026-annual-real-estate-values-forum/tickets

05/06/2026

Volusia County Council approved the acquisition of the 1,300-acre Riverbend Ranch property through Volusia Forever Funds. Volusia has now preserved approximately 8,300 acres since 2020. These lands will be permanently conserved for outdoor recreation, agriculture, and the protection of environmentally sensitive wetlands. Big win for our County!

The Volusia County Council also voted to move forward with additional staff research on potential changes to Chapter 72 related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with a focus on improving housing affordability. Specifically, council members directed staff to explore adjustments to the current impact fee structure, which today treats ADUs similarly to new single-family homes and can create cost barriers. The proposed approach under review would instead assess fees based on added square footage-similar to home additions-potentially reducing costs significantly and encouraging private-sector participation in building smaller, more affordable housing options. This action was not an ordinance change, but rather formal direction for staff to further evaluate and refine the proposal before bringing it back for future consideration.

05/04/2026