Florida
Brightline Florida files for bankruptcy
The transit company is over $5 billion in debt.
Brightline Florida expected to file for bankruptcy this week
The transit agency is over $5 billion in debt.
600,000 Florida homes vulnerable to incoming El Niño
Florida has more manufactured homes than any other state, the majority of which may have been built before federal regulations required them to be capable of withstanding extreme weather.
States that voted for Trump are building the majority of new solar farms
The Trump administration has made it more difficult to build solar farms on federal land, and congress has scaled back tax credits for the industry.
Pensacola to build first ever permanent affordable housing
The Community Land Trust development will use a shared equity model to keep homes affordable for the next 99 years.
Brightline expands service to Florida’s Space Coast
A Federal Railroad Administration grant will fund the project.
Florida wants to shift its entire EV charger budget to air taxi 'vertiports'
FDOT argues the private sector is already building out the state's fast-charging infrastructure, so the state could redirect those funds elsewhere.
Miami-Dade budget proposes draining rail fund, bus service cuts
The county mayor says the diversion of rail funds is necessary to prevent deeper service cuts.
Florida developer uses Live Local Act to bypass zoning rules for massive waterfront project
The proposed Causeway Cove project would include over 900 residential units and more than 400 hotel rooms.
St. Augustine opens first large-scale affordable housing development
The Florida city is accepting applications for a 92-unit building aimed at reducing housing costs for residents.
Universal Orlando sells lot for $100, paving way for 1,000 new homes
The new development will offer below-market rate housing for Universal employees and other residents.
Study highlights links between land use and road safety
New research suggests that shifting 'household-supporting' retail away from dangerous arterial streets can reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries.
Brightline barrels toward bankruptcy
Ernst & Young has expressed "substantial doubt" in the rail line's ability to continue operations, despite record ridership and revenue.
Miami promised a 'Better Bus Network.' Riders say it hasn't delivered.
Ridership on Miami-Dade Transit dropped by 2%-10% every month between October and December 2025.
This Florida town gives residents a free golf cart with each new home
Babcock Ranch discourages driving with ample walking and rolling infrastructure and dense development that offers many of the services residents need within a short walk or ride.
Florida Farm Bill Blocks Local Bans on Gas-Powered Tools
The law also paves the way for agricultural uses on land previously designated for conservation.
Miami Considers Airport-to-Port Train to Ease Cruise Ship Traffic
Miami’s port is one of the world’s busiest cruise ship terminals.
Florida Law Aimed at Increasing Housing Includes Exemption for ‘Large Destination Resorts’
A new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis puts limits on local control of zoning for housing, but could also allow major resorts to bypass zoning regulations and review processes.
South Florida Microtransit Nears 1.5 Million Rides
Fort Lauderdale’s LauderGO! shuttle service reported 700,000 rides.
Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Encourage Infill Housing on Brownfields
If signed by the state’s governor, the bill would require cities to allow housing development on lots over 5 acres.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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The Architects Foundation
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The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
