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Planning for the Mouse

The Orlando Sentinel talks with Bill Warren, city manager of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which is a semi-autonomous government that runs the land under Disney World.

November 7, 2011 - The Orlando Sentinel

An Empty Disney High Speed Rail Station for Orlando

The Disney Corporation has announced intentions to donate land for a high speed rail station in Orlando if a Florida project is approved. But some say it's unlikely the company will encourage anyone to use their station.

October 13, 2009 - The Orlando Sentinel

Florida Anti-Growth Amendment to Put Land Use Decisions in Voter's Hands

Amendment 4 would require city and county comprehensive plans to go in front of the voters to be approved. It has been approved for a 2010 ballot.

June 24, 2009 - The Orlando Sentinel

Some Cities 'Too Much Fun'

With job cuts and cost-saving measures the watchword of the day, cities like Orlando and Las Vegas are fighting their fun-loving image to attract serious-minded conventioneers.

June 18, 2009 - The Orlando Sentinel

Dig After Design for Shovel-Ready Infrastructure

Before officials get too excited about using stimulus money to repair the nation's infrastructure, they should carefully consider design, according to this oped.

February 5, 2009 - The Orlando Sentinel

Dirty Politics Keeping Sprawl Alive in Florida

This commentary claims that dirty politics have prevented Florida voters from being able to control sprawl in their communities.

May 19, 2008 - The Orlando Sentinel

Freight Considerations May Derail Commuter Transit in Florida

Plans for a commuter rail system in Central Florida may be disrupted by a federal order to weigh the impact of rerouting freight trains to accommodate the new system.

February 20, 2008 - The Orlando Sentinel

The Politics Of Public Art

One Florida towns desire to promote works of art in public spaces demonstrates the challenges when government (and taxpayer dollars) get involved with art.

September 15, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Says Yes To Commuter Rail Plan

The proposed 61-mile system connection -- which will provide an alternative to commuters on the congested Interstate 4 corridor -- has been given the green light by local officials.

August 4, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

Central Florida's Growing Affordable Housing Crisis

A recent report highlights the growing divide between incomes and housing costs in the Orlando area, leading many families to commute further and further to find affordable housing.

May 23, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

Downtown Revitalization Reinvigorates Urban Congregations

The new wave of residents in downtown Orlando are helping to resurrect long-time churches that never fled to the suburbs.

March 19, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

Sierra Club Backs Ballot Box Planning Measure In Florida

Responding to concerns over the state's rapid growth, the environmental group has pledged to support a proposed measure that would allow voters to decide questions regarding planning and growth.

March 2, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

University Improvement Benefits Expand To Entire Region

After 15 years, a university president's ambitious plans to improve his school have made an equal -- if not bigger -- impact on the surrounding region.

February 11, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

Central Florida Asked To Vote On Growth Vision

A unique regional organization is inviting thousands of today's Central Floridians to determine the future living pattern of 3.5 million new residents projected for the area by 2050.

February 3, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

Friday Funny: Celebrity-Inspired Subdivisions Debut

The domestic diva Martha Stewart is putting her stamp on a New Urbanist style community in Central Florida.

January 5, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

Higher Density For The Dead

Pressed for land, cemeteries in Orlando, Florida, and elsewhere are being more efficient with space.

October 2, 2006 - The Orlando Sentinel

Court Pours Cold Water On Deltona's Hot Annexation Plans

Recent ruling by a Florida court says that the annexed property is not contiguous to the city, thus halting the proposed development plan.

September 7, 2006 - The Orlando Sentinel

Inclusionary Housing Doesn't Work

An economist with the National Association of Home Builders argues that government mandated inclusionary housing has good goals but negative consequences.

August 8, 2006 - The Orlando Sentinel

Commuter Rail Coming To Orlando

Decades in the planning, a $491 million deal between Florida and CSX Transportation will bring relief to commuters in Central Florida, with service scheduled to begin in 2009.

August 4, 2006 - The Orlando Sentinel

Central Florida Going From Suburban To Urban

High land prices in the Orlando area have helped encourage higher density development. Urban planners applaud the new trend, but some residents worry about the change in the region's character.

August 1, 2006 - The Orlando Sentinel

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